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727 59 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00858-0068Map

Owner of record: Chen, Xiu

727 59 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1923 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Xiu. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 8 of the 33 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
33
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
7

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 1, 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 33

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Jun 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 8, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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
  • 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.

    Mar 20, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items, furniture at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 23, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 23, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jul 18, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jul 18, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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.

    Feb 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story

    Jul 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range, in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 29, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective mail box for apartment # 3r, on the south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 29, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 29, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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
  • 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.

    Feb 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-19.01 adm code provide adequate lighting east fire passage.

    Feb 11, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak bathroom center room private hallway ceiling 2 sty apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Feb 11, 1998 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings bathroom center room & private hallway 2 sty rear apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Feb 11, 1998 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 2 sty east apt 3 er1 , section '' ''

    Feb 11, 1998 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and walls center room and foyer 2 sty east apt 3 , section '' ''

    Feb 11, 1998 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet bathroom 2 sty east apt 3 , section '' ''

    Feb 11, 1998 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2 sty front apt 4 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Dec 16, 1990 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2 sty front apt 4 foyer. , section '' ''

    Dec 16, 1990 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 2 sty front apt 4 kitchen. , section '' ''

    Dec 16, 1990 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty front apt 4. , section '' ''

    Dec 16, 1990 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Plumbing none

    The department of buildings intends to revoke all plumbing work under permit # 321828723 due to master plumber license revoked lmp # 2084. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit and obtain a new master plumber to supersede the plumbing permit.

    Apr 20, 2019

    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

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 22, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Mar 25, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 25, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Mar 25, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Jun 21, 2011 · Apt 4

    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 (C2)
Year built
1923
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,800 ft²
Lot area
2,003 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
43
Block / lot
858 / 68
Assessed value
$612,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #334945, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.

Questions about 727 59 Street

Who owns 727 59 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Xiu.

Does 727 59 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.

Is 727 59 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 727 59 Street built?

City records list 1923 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 727 59 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.