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559 50 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00784-0053Map

Owner of record: 559 50th St LLC

559 50 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1907 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 559 50th St LLC. HPD has recorded 444 housing violations here, most recently on October 10, 2026. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
444
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
15
HPD complaints
819

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 10, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 444

  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at door and frame in the entrance located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective sink base cabnet wood bottom in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper wall cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at riser at east wall at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor of base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Oct 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    May 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 1, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18811021 issued 24-apr-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 42ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 42NDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator air valve at west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator shut off valve at west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 25, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 4 in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Mar 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Mar 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Refit vestibule door , 1st story

    Mar 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and west wall at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Mar 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and west wall at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Mar 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at bulkhead at public hall

    Mar 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Refit door at building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 30, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0, wg to replace = 3, wg to repair = 3 in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective air valve at radiator in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at vestibule , 1st story

    Jan 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door , 1st story

    Jan 2, 2024

    Open — False certification
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective air valve at radiator in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 2, 2024 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 15

  • Class - 2

    Failure of permit holder to provide inspection access atoi access was denied to permitted job site located on 3rd floor.. job has active permits (b01432406-i1-gc exp: 07/13/2027, b0143206-s1-pl exp: 12/03/2026

    Oct 7, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Observed at apt 4 second floor ceiling in disrepair due to construction at the apartment above. also, at exposure #2 stucco spalling/cracked at stair case ceiling sheetrock loose roof level stack of 2x4 at chim

    Oct 7, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Pswo issued for work without a general construction permit on file with the dept of buildings at time of inspection observed ongoing construction work on the third floor apt 5, partition walls erected throughou

    Feb 3, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Pswo issued for work without a electrical permit at time of inspection observed ongoing construction work on the third floor apt 5 installation of new recessed lighting, new bx wiring throughout inside apartmen

    Feb 3, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    At time of inspection observed on the third floor apt 5 failure to close electrical panels box open cover missing, wires exposed while people inside apt working creating unsafe condition., close unused openings

    Feb 3, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain at time of inspection observed on the third floor in apt 5 ongoing construction work gas line disconnected not capped and water line that was disconnected during temporary construction not c

    Feb 3, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Pswo issued for work without a plumbing permit on file with the dept of buildings at time of inspection observed ongoing construction work on the third floor apt 5 installation of new gas line for kitchen area,

    Feb 3, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/dob. noted: no certificate of correction has been filed for nov 34497025y issued 11/7/05.also noted: certificate of correction dis

    May 13, 2015 · Penalty $830

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work w/o permit. electrical wiring & connection of bell transform from ground floor foyer ceiling fixture to power transformer using bell wire. hazardous & dangers (fire hazard) at 1:20pm observed

    Oct 24, 2013 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unapproved,unsafe,unsuitable electrical equipment appuratus,materials,devices,appliances or wiring in use. electrical wiring if 110 (val) from foyer ceiling fixture using bellwire open exposed. not grounded to

    Oct 24, 2013 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a c of c w/the dob's. noted: no c of c has been filed for nov 34497025y issued 11/7/05. remedy:file cert of correction.

    Jul 26, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. note:building dept. computer records indicate a six family dwelling, now the cellar ahs been altered for

    Nov 7, 2005 · Penalty $5,300

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. noted: erected partitonsa at cellar creating 2 sro's 3 pc batroom, livingroom and storage room approx 85% of work completed

    Nov 7, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/out a permit.work noted:partition erected cellar of premises to create separate rooms (3) in rear.also removed paved floor in frontarea of cellar.stop all work.remedy:obtain permit and approvals if

    Mar 17, 2004

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain hazardous defects are fire stopping missing in various areas of cellar ceiling.remedy:make site safe make repairs/replacements maintain premises as per dob code and regulations.

    Mar 17, 2004

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 42NDFL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 42NDFL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 42NDFL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 42NDFL

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 42NDFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt APT4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 11, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 17, 2025 · Apt APT4IN

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 17, 2025 · Apt APT4IN

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 17, 2025 · Apt APT4IN

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Mar 17, 2025 · Apt APT4IN

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Mar 17, 2025 · Apt APT4IN

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 17, 2025 · Apt APT4IN

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 17, 2025 · Apt APT4IN

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roofing

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Skylight

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jan 9, 2026$1,500,000Rentals - walkup apartments6

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1907
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,260 ft²
Lot area
2,504 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
784 / 53
Assessed value
$527,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #345380, last renewed Mar 6, 2026.

Questions about 559 50 Street

Who owns 559 50 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 559 50th St LLC.

Does 559 50 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 444 housing violations at this property.

Is 559 50 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 559 50 Street built?

City records list 1907 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 559 50 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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