roofy
Post

559 Henry Street

Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00350-0005Map

Owner of record: Desimone, Charles

559 Henry Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Desimone, Charles. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 16 of the 32 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
32
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
4

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 32

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 26, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
Show 22 more ↓
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 26, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 26, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plate at north return rail and top front rail at 1st fire escape from north at west, 2nd story

    Aug 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plate at south return rail and top front rail at roof landing at 1st fire escape from north at west

    Aug 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at ceiling light fixture in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover on the east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 20, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 20, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 20, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 20, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Jul 20, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 11, 2016 · Apt 2

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 11, 2016 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 11, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 11, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 11, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 11, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st door from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 11, 2016 · Apt 2

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 11, 2016 · Apt 2

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at east wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 11, 2016 · Apt 2

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 2, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Misc violation-failure to provide required tenant protection plan when performing contruction work in a bldg with an occupied swelling unit 1st fl & 3rd fl apts are occupied while 3rd fl is being gutted, plans do not provide a tenant safety plan remedy:swo-comply with nov, file paa & submit tenant protection plan

    Sep 9, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations. no smoking signs w/in construction site not observed or inadequate in violation of nyc fire code 1404.1 and fc 310. at time of

    Sep 9, 2008 · Penalty $600

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Spec rigger lic #5819.failure to notify dob prior to use or installation of"c"hooks in connection w/suspended scaffolds.sec.27-1046-two 2pt suspension scaffolds combined into one by bridging the distance betwee

    Aug 20, 2007 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Spec.rigger lic #5819.no toe board on a 2pt suspended scaffold.no midrail on a 2pt suspended scaffold.

    Aug 20, 2007 · Penalty $1,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Spec rigger lic #5819.using rigging equipment w/o a special riggers license.no certificates of fitness for workers on scaffolds.

    Aug 20, 2007 · Penalty $1,750

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Spec.rigger lic #5819.licensed rigger failed to name a designated foreman on site.failure to provide danger signs.

    Aug 20, 2007 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Spec.rigger license #5819 failure to obtain or maintain a bond and/or insurance as required(exp 02/18/2001).failure to obtain or maintain workers compensation as required(exp 04/10/2001).

    Aug 20, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 8, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Feb 8, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Feb 8, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 5, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1900
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
3,750 ft²
Lot area
2,925 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
350 / 5
Assessed value
$1,203,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #323256, last renewed Aug 15, 2025.

Questions about 559 Henry Street

Who owns 559 Henry Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Desimone, Charles.

Does 559 Henry Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 559 Henry 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 559 Henry Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 559 Henry Street?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.