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259 20 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00885-0068Map

Owner of record: Wong, Jon L

259 20 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Wong, Jon L. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on June 2, 2026. 18 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
25
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
18

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 2, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 25

  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 3, 2024

    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 20, 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    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.

    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

    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 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 15, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 15, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material. yard

    Dec 1, 2017

    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, 1st story

    Dec 1, 2017

    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

    Dec 1, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 1, 2017

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 1, 2017

    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 16, 2017

    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 1, 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 6, 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
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect rotten wood support beam 1st from east wall cellar rear

    Apr 15, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of building material and rubbish 3 sty public hall

    Nov 10, 1999

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock ceiling cellar thru out

    Jul 6, 1999

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect eroded wood support bean 1 sty from west wall cellar rear dob 3072356

    Jun 28, 1999

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 5

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 21, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    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

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. defect is: 2 supporting beams eroded, rottenbroken & improperly supported w/ wood shoring, also beams at rear at stock pipe are eroding at rear west side of bldg in bsmt.

    Jul 7, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 5, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 5, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 5, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 5, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 5, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 24, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 24, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
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  • General

    Locks

    Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 18, 2007 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 28, 2005 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 28, 2005 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 28, 2005 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 28, 2005 · Apt 1L

    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
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,836 ft²
Lot area
2,471 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
39
Block / lot
885 / 68
Assessed value
$718,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #314499, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.

Questions about 259 20 Street

Who owns 259 20 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wong, Jon L.

Does 259 20 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 259 20 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 259 20 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 259 20 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.