559 20 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00890-0076Map
Owner of record: The Bari 559
559 20 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 7 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is The Bari 559. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on March 18, 2018. 5 of the 9 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 9
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 4
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 9
- ANon-hazardous
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
Mar 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Mar 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose clothes pole north extension roof.
Apr 22, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles 1st sty. public hall.
Apr 22, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods south side of building.
Jul 25, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 3rd sty public hall.
Jul 25, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 3rd sty. apt. #2. er-1.
Jul 25, 2003
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans.non-conforming work noted:at 1 story part of bldg installed mezanine,four bedrooms, instead of two,not installed skylights.job#301340234.remedy:conform to approved plans
Oct 8, 2003
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 21, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Mar 18, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 7
- Building area
- 3,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 307
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 890 / 76
- Assessed value
- $866,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #379312, last renewed Aug 15, 2025.
Questions about 559 20 Street
Who owns 559 20 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The Bari 559.
Does 559 20 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.
Is 559 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 559 20 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 559 20 Street?
It has 7 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.