259 55 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00821-0054Map
Owner of record: Eb Gelston Realty Corp
259 55 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Eb Gelston Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 106 housing violations here, most recently on August 21, 2026. 49 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 106
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 168
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 106
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective exhaust vent at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom return panel at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinets at the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective moretise lock in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at entrance door to room with window with access to fire escape , in the 4th room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east and south walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the the molded surface at heat riser south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules inopeative in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation tte heat riser, at south wall, in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device at door in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening padlock and slidebolt locking device at, iron exit gate , southwest section, building front yard
Dec 11, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit wood doors at wal cabinet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household item at west at fire escape, 2nd story
May 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a stop at top of guide rods so as to prevent removal of dropladder at west at fire escape
May 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 6, 2024 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 4, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 6, 2024 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 6, 2024 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 6, 2024 · Apt 3D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 6, 2024 · Apt 3D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 6, 2024 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 6, 2024 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 9
- 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
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
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families c of o 101079 indicates residence is legally approved for 16 families on 4 flrs and cellar ordinary use residence n
Aug 14, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit work noted partitions erected at cellar creating kitchen (gas stove sink) 3pc bathroom (tub toilet sink) bedrooms and livingroom remedy: obtain permit or obtain permit to restore to prior lega
Aug 14, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 7, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 7, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 7, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 7, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 7, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 7, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 24, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 24, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - General
Mailbox
May 24, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 24, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 24, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 24, 2022 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 11, 2019 · Apt 2A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 8,160 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,506 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 38
- Block / lot
- 821 / 54
- Assessed value
- $509,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #313203, last renewed Aug 21, 2025.
Questions about 259 55 Street
Who owns 259 55 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Eb Gelston Realty Corp.
Does 259 55 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 106 housing violations at this property.
Is 259 55 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 259 55 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 259 55 Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.