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259 Prospect Park West

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00871-0009Map

Owner of record: Purpura, Anna Gabriella

259 Prospect Park West is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Purpura, Anna Gabriella. HPD has recorded 115 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2025. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
115
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
288

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 19, 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
7
About 100% of the building's 7 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 · 115

  • 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 19, 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.

    Mar 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from east

    Mar 16, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling & all walls at 1st public hall bulkhead from east

    Mar 16, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling & all walls at 1st public hall bulkhead from east

    Mar 16, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar

    Jan 25, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Dec 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building front entrance , 1st story

    Dec 14, 2022

    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 9, 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.

    Mar 1, 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at basement

    Jan 8, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 8, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 23, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 23, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 23, 2021

    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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    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 12, 2021

    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

    Apr 6, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 10 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 9, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

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

    Mar 9, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 9, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Mar 9, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Mar 9, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Mar 9, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling apprx. 5 sq. feet in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 7, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling apprx. 5 sq. feet in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 14063051 issued 07-mar-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 7, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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

    Mar 7, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Mar 7, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 7, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Mar 7, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 7, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 7, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Mar 7, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Feb 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of awning obstructing drop ladder for second means of egress at west exterior wall stack. at fire escape

    Feb 5, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items on 3rd and 4th stories at public hall

    Jan 27, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 27, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 8, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 8, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 8, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 8, 2021 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Apr 24, 2020 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Apr 24, 2020 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Apr 24, 2020 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of over grawing vegitation preventing drop ladder from a safe landing at building front

    Apr 24, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at the building east side at fire escape

    Jan 23, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit a masonary structure erected on prospect ave bet ween 494 prospect ave and 490 prospect ave illegal structure also has 490 on front door as address approx 15 high and 20 wide remedy: obtain permits and approvals if feasible or restore area to le gal condition

    Jan 30, 1998

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Nov 14, 1988

    Dob violation - active
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Nov 14, 1988

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 7

  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg defect is large holes observed in metal cornice @various location @roof area @front of bldg. brickwork cracked &martor joints missing @rear of bldg brick &stucco cement work.

    Jul 30, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Residence alt for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of family. note: ordinary use cellar illegally converted to an illegally class a apt with 2bedrm, kitchen w/gas stove 3pc bathrm.

    Jul 30, 2006 · Penalty $3,050

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted:full height interior partition wallserected creating 2bedrm 3pc bathrm & kitchen w/gas stove created in the cellar. remedy:obtain a permit if feasible/restore premises.

    Jul 30, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: a masonary structure constructed between 490 & 494 prospect ave approx size 15'x30'x20'. no permit of record for 1 story structure. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or

    May 24, 1999 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: a masonry structure erected on prospect ave between 494 prospect ave and 490 prospect ave. illegal structure also has on fron 490 on front door as address approx. 15' high and

    Jan 30, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit.work noted:a masonary structure constructed in front approx.15'x30'x20'.remedy:obtain permit or restore to prior leg-al condition.

    Jan 25, 1996

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted. a masonry structure constructed on prospect ave between 494 prospect ave & 490 prospect ave approx size 15'*30'*20'. no permit for work posted. remedy: obtain a permit if feas

    Mar 24, 1993 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

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    Mar 14, 2023 · Apt 2R

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    Mar 7, 2023 · Apt 2R

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    Feb 25, 2023 · Apt 2R

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    Feb 25, 2023 · Apt 2R

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    Feb 18, 2023 · Apt 2R

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    Feb 7, 2023 · Apt 2R

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    Feb 3, 2023 · Apt 2R

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    Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 2R

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    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 2R

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    Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 2R

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    Jan 16, 2023 · Apt 2R

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    Jan 10, 2023 · Apt 2R

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    Jan 9, 2023 · Apt 2R

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    Dec 25, 2022 · Apt 2R

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    Dec 22, 2022 · Apt 2R

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    Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 2R

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    Dec 11, 2022 · Apt 2R

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    Feb 14, 2022 · Apt 2R

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    Feb 5, 2022 · Apt 2R

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    Jan 30, 2022 · Apt 2R

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    Jan 30, 2022 · Apt 2R

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    Jan 30, 2022 · Apt 2R

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    Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 2R

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    Jan 20, 2022 · Apt 2R

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    Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 2R

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    Jan 9, 2022 · Apt 2R

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    Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 2R

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    Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 2R

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    Dec 20, 2021 · Apt 2R

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    Dec 19, 2021 · Apt 2R

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    Apr 23, 2021 · Apt 2R

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    Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 2R

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    Apr 3, 2021 · Apt 2R

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    Mar 15, 2021 · Apt 2R

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    Mar 15, 2021 · Apt 2R

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    Mar 8, 2021 · Apt 2R

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    Mar 7, 2021 · Apt 2R

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    Mar 6, 2021 · Apt 2R

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    Mar 6, 2021 · Apt 2R

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    Mar 5, 2021 · Apt 2R

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    Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 2R

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    Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 2R

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    Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 2R

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    Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 2R

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    Feb 8, 2021 · Apt 2R

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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
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
7
Building area
8,364 ft²
Lot area
2,600 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
307
Council district
39
Block / lot
871 / 9
Assessed value
$942,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #364900, last renewed Mar 5, 2026.

Questions about 259 Prospect Park West

Who owns 259 Prospect Park West?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Purpura, Anna Gabriella.

Does 259 Prospect Park West have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 115 housing violations at this property.

Is 259 Prospect Park West rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 259 Prospect Park West built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 259 Prospect Park West?

It has 7 residential units and 8 units in total.

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