259 Columbia Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00348-0004Map
Owner of record: 259 Columbia Corp
259 Columbia Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 259 Columbia Corp. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on April 3, 2006. 7 of the 7 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 7
- DOB violations
- 22
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 3
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 7
- BHazardous
Properly secure the loose ballastra 1st story public hall.
Apr 3, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin at bathroom, 2nd story apt.
Apr 3, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches throughout 1st story apartment.
Mar 30, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings & walls throughout 2nd sty. apt.
Mar 20, 2006
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located as to permit a person inside the dwelling unit to view any person outside entrance door 2nd sty. apt.
Dec 30, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling bathroom, 2nd sty. apt. er-1
Dec 30, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures kitchen & bathroom 2nd sty. apt. er-1
Dec 30, 2003
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 22
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 29, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 8, 1998
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 1
Gas being supplied to bldg w/o inspection and certification by dob.ob served a boiler gas fired,hot water heater gas fired, and cooking range installed for 1st flr.no records on file from dob certifying gas equ
May 15, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. observed a gas fired boiler, gas fired hot water heater and cooking range installed for 1st floor apt.no records on file from dob certifying gas equipment installed.rmdy:obtain permit and con
May 15, 2013 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested.observed a gas fired boiler, gas fired hot water heater, and cooking range installed for 1st flr apt. no records on file from dob certifying gas equipment
May 15, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary tothat allowed by certificate of occupancy 3241975 occupancy change from sudling to commercail use at 2nd and 3rd floor remdey obtain a valid certificate of occupancy or disconder
Jan 9, 1997 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: elevated curb with paving material to create auto ramp to yard area. remedy: obtain permits and approvalsor restore curb to prior legal condition.,
Jan 8, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: having elevated curb with paving material to park auto to yard area. remedy: obtain permits if feasable or return curb to prior legal condition & discontinue parking of auto t
Feb 14, 1996 · Penalty $175
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit elevated ramp at curb and paved side yard for parking remedy: obtain permit
Nov 25, 1994 · Penalty $350
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 12, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 22, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 30, 2013 · Apt NA
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Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 348 / 4
- Assessed value
- $178,560
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 259 Columbia Street
Who owns 259 Columbia Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 259 Columbia Corp.
Does 259 Columbia Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.
Is 259 Columbia Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 259 Columbia Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 259 Columbia Street?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.