559 Clinton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00379-0002Map
Owner of record: Silverman, Michael
559 Clinton Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Silverman, Michael. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on November 20, 2025.
- HPD violations
- 24
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 27
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 24
- IInformation / order
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 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 20, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 21, 2009 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 21, 2009 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 21, 2009 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and walls at public hall, 1st story
Mar 28, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wall and ceiling with fire retarded material at public hall, 1st story
Mar 28, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlet in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 28, 2009 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall outlets in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 28, 2009 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hard wood floor in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 28, 2009 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 28, 2009 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hard wood floor in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 28, 2009 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding water (162 degrees) in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 24, 2009 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at south
Mar 17, 2009 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at south
Mar 17, 2009 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing baseboard at west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 1st story, apartment at south
Mar 17, 2009 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the household articles and construction material at cellar
Mar 12, 2009
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
Failure to file evidence of compliance with workers comp, law and/or disability benefits law. at time of inspection general contractors liability insurance policy# ws503366 expired 5/11/23 along with workers co
Jun 6, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conforming. at time of inspection plans indicate existing cellar with no "lavatory" bathroom, proposed plans indicate open cellar with mechanical room & storage room. observed 3 piece bathroom has
Jun 6, 2023 · Penalty $620
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to institute/maintain safety measures: unsafe equipment. at time of inspection observed masonry/steel cutting grinder with protective guard removed, creating an immediate hazard for user & surrounding w
Jun 6, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Illegally engaging in any business or occupation without a required license or other authorization. at time of inspection general contractor: xr group corp with license #613708 issued 02/23/2015 expired 04/21/2
Jun 6, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 18, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 15, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 10, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 10, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 6, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 6, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - General
Floor
Apr 6, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 2, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 26, 2009 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Mar 26, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 26, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 26, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 21, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 16, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 13, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 13, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 13, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 13, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 13, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 13, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 13, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 13, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Nov 10, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 22, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 17, 2008 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 379 / 2
- Assessed value
- $164,220
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #336600, last renewed Jan 7, 2026.
Questions about 559 Clinton Street
Who owns 559 Clinton Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Silverman, Michael.
Does 559 Clinton Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.
Is 559 Clinton 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 Clinton Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 559 Clinton Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.