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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

Concern
15 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 21, 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
16
About 100% of the building's 8 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 · 106

  • C

    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
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Aug 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 21, 2026

    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

    Aug 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    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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  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 3A

    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 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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.