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705 59 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00858-0001Map

Owner of record: Helen Leung

705 59 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1927 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 34 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Helen Leung. HPD has recorded 60 housing violations here, most recently on December 24, 2025. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 27 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
60
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
45

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Dec 24, 2025

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
27
About 79% of the building's 34 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 · 60

  • C

    Remove all obstructions from water closet water closet in the bathroom located at apt 6b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 6B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at bulkhead

    Dec 24, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead

    Dec 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Apr 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Mar 14, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 6b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 6B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 6b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 6B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 6b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 6B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Mar 14, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty lock set at south entrance door to building , 1st story

    Mar 10, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass panel at south entrance door to building , 1st story

    Mar 10, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 10, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi-glass panels installed at vesitibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 10, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 10, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at east entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 10, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi-glass panels at east entrance door to building , 1st story

    Mar 10, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi-glass panels installed at east and west side of south entrance door to building , 1st story

    Mar 10, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... caulking around bathtub approx 1 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 11a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south

    Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 11A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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; located at apt 11a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south

    Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 11A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at bulkead ceiling at public hall, section at east

    Nov 29, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant bulkhead ceiling at public hall, section at east

    Nov 29, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide approved metal screen above and below skylight at east and west sections at public hall

    Nov 29, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Nov 29, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing handrail at east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 11a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south

    Dec 8, 2015 · Apt 11A

    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) 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 11a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south

    Dec 8, 2015 · Apt 11A

    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) 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st dumb waiter from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 11a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south

    Dec 8, 2015 · Apt 11A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north, the private hallway located at apt 11a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south

    Dec 8, 2015 · Apt 11A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 11a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south

    Dec 8, 2015 · Apt 11A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 11a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south

    Dec 8, 2015 · Apt 11A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 11a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south

    Dec 8, 2015 · Apt 11A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder of first stack from west, building south at fire escape

    Nov 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall stairs, 4th story, section at north

    Nov 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings at all stories at public hall

    Nov 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective lower glass pane at east window at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall stairs, 4th story, section at south

    Nov 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods of first stack from west, building south at fire escape

    Nov 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide accessible temporary egress doors in construction fence between each fire escape drop ladder and sidewalk at building north, south and west. yard

    Nov 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at north

    Nov 23, 2015 · Apt 6B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 11a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south

    Nov 23, 2015 · Apt 11A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of construction fence erected on north, south and west side of buildings impeding egress from fire escapes

    Nov 23, 2015

    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.

    Oct 7, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 11a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 2, 2014 · Apt 11A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north, the private hallway located at apt 11a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 2, 2014 · Apt 11A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 11a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 2, 2014 · Apt 11A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated mortise lock installed on door to room leading to second means of egress located at apt 11a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 2, 2014 · Apt 11A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation , 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 11a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 2, 2014 · Apt 11A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 11a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 2, 2014 · Apt 11A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 7, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 3, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jun 3, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Nov 3, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 3, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 3, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 24, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 18, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 1

    Work without permit. observed at 5823 and 5821 7 ave illuminated signs with new electric and new anchorage approx 3'x20'. no details provided for new anchorage., obtain permit

    Nov 27, 2023 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35160938l issued on 11/24/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Jan 15, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 28-105.1 work w/o a permit. expired permit noted: construction site fence erected & in place at time of inspection,under permit #340197290-01-eq-fn issued on 10/23/14 & expired on 10/23/15. remedy: renew

    Nov 24, 2015 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. noted: all fire escapes at exp#1 north & exp#2(west)drop ladders are obstructed w/a construction fence,erected under permit #

    Nov 24, 2015 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permit holder fail to provide access &/or exposure work on active site. noted: at time of inspection observed 2 workers doing work at site behind chained fence,1 made eye contact w/them thru fence gap but the

    Nov 24, 2015 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2021 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2020 · Apt 8A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2020 · Apt B10

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 6, 2020 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 5, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 5, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2020 · Apt 5B

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 15, 2020 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 25, 2017 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Nov 25, 2017 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 25, 2017 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Nov 25, 2017 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 25, 2017 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Nov 25, 2017 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 4, 2016 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 5, 2015 · Apt 7B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2014 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 16B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 3, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 27, 2013 · Apt H

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Nov 26, 2012 · Apt 11A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 26, 2012 · Apt 11A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 26, 2012 · Apt 11A

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Nov 26, 2012 · Apt 11A

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Apr 5, 2011 · Apt 13B

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 29, 2010 · Apt 13B

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 29, 2010 · Apt 13B

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 29, 2010 · Apt 13B

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Mar 29, 2010 · Apt 13B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 15, 2009 · Apt 13B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 15, 2009 · Apt 13B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 19, 2007 · Apt 9A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 29, 2007 · Apt 9A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 16, 2007 · Apt 9A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 6, 2007 · Apt 9A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2005 · Apt 15B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 5, 2005 · Apt 9A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 5, 2005 · Apt B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 3, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 3, 2005 · Apt 12A

    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 (C7)
Year built
1927
Floors
5
Residential units
34
Building area
38,500 ft²
Lot area
8,000 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
307
Council district
43
Block / lot
858 / 1
Assessed value
$1,756,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #348580, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.

Questions about 705 59 Street

Who owns 705 59 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Helen Leung.

Does 705 59 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 60 housing violations at this property.

Is 705 59 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 27 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 79% of its 34 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 705 59 Street built?

City records list 1927 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 705 59 Street?

It has 34 residential units and 36 units in total.

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