257 15 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01042-0059Map
Owner of record: Fifteenth Street 259-263
257 15 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 2002 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 16 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Fifteenth Street 259-263. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on December 30, 2024. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 24
- DOB violations
- 36
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 64
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 24
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges and (missing) latch set at bulkhead door at public hall, 6th story
Dec 30, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door to east yard (drive way to rear parking lot) at public hall, 1st story
Dec 30, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 104, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 104
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of slide bolt with eye arranged to be lockable creating a hazard at bulkhead door at public hall, 6th story
Dec 30, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 303, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 21, 2024 · Apt 303
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing cabinet door at vanity in the bathroom located at apt 303, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 21, 2024 · Apt 303
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; missing chain guards in the entire apartment located at apt 104, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 11, 2022 · Apt 104
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at east public hall bulkhead leading to roof
Aug 11, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at west public hall bulkhead, leading to roof
Aug 11, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing safety caps/cover for electrical outlet at west wall at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 11, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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
Feb 18, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hotwater fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 303, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 1, 2020 · Apt 303
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 4, 2019
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 2, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Mar 2, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ... at public hall, 1st story
Mar 2, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system ... at public hall, 1st story
Mar 2, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 2, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
Mar 2, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 501, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 7, 2013 · Apt 501
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color , ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 501, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 7, 2013 · Apt 501
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; casement windows that swings completely open. it should not open more than four and a half inches. in the 3rd room from east located at apt 501, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 7, 2013 · Apt 501
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; casement windows that swings completely open. it should not open more than four and a half inches. in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 501, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 7, 2013 · Apt 501
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 501, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 7, 2013 · Apt 501
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 36
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 29, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 4, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 4, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 21, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 10, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 10, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 1, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 1, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 15, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 30, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 30, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 6, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 6, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 14, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 10, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 10, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 26, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 2, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent-residentialpurposes. dob records indicates premises to be legally approved as a class a multiple dwelling. now:unit ph3 at 6th fl is used transiently h
Apr 3, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 907.2.8 failure to provide a class "j" fire alarm system at unit ph3 for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal use
Apr 3, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
05.h.11,98.bb.05=05-h-11 replace car door (horn)hanger rollers 98-bb-05 expired gas 5 test tag
Dec 6, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
8j1,32j1,3e10,100e10,67x10,68b7. 8j1-1 floor; 67x10-repiar em phone; 100e10-repair noise that the car make swhile running.
Mar 24, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
*05n07,67l10,34m07,17h11,100m07,14j01,70o02,70y02,98bb15,61r11,40b07,68b07. *class one item: 05n-bypassed zone lock restrictor, arm missing;67l-busy signage; 34m-smoke detector; 17h-eplace where needed; 100m
Feb 22, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
*61n09,*01r11,*72l11,*05m07; 67l10,48m07,40m07,100m07,68b11. *cease use items; 61n-bypassed fuse; 01r-illegal key operated stop switch; 72l-defective;05m-zone lock restrictor; 48m-ventilation; 100m-in case of
Feb 22, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
39/o/02/37/q/03,34/m/07,29/v/01,41/b/07,41/p/16,39o buildup,37qprovidescreen for ventilation,34msmoke detector/29jadjust open/close timing,41bprovide proper sign/41p-no available access provide explicitly drain
Sep 23, 2010 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit note at the cellar level full partition walls has been erected approx 8fx9fx10fhigh and two more partition approx 4fx10fhigh with metal frame 2 door for each wall all time above work has been
Feb 25, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
86bb05.66o02.84x10.40w06. 86bb relief valve 2yr test 84x emer. communication phone inoperative
Feb 8, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
83l10,66o02,71l10,40i10,84o02. 83 repair defective phone. 66 clean pit71 clean car light defective. 40 motor room door damaged repair lock. 84 clean all hoistway door saddle.
Dec 26, 2007 · Penalty $350
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
83**.83-restore elev back to service.
Jun 14, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premise at time of inspection work noted new bldg construction in progress 90% done no approved plan on premise at time of inspection remedy stop all work immediately provid
Aug 13, 2003 · Penalty $130
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Fauluse to provide eight high bence where recoued during excauation peration fence missing at front fence is less than fwe high at west side remedy: stop work immedialely, except to provide eight feet high fene
Nov 5, 2001 · Penalty $480
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 204
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 504
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 303
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 202
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 204
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 202
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt ALLUNI
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 30, 2024 · Apt 303
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 18, 2024 · Apt 303
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 18, 2024 · Apt 303
Close
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- General
Cabinet
Apr 18, 2024 · Apt 303
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 18, 2024 · Apt 303
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 303
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 303
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 303
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 303
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 5, 2023 · Apt 303
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 303
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2022 · Apt 303
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2022 · Apt 303
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 19, 2022 · Apt 301
Close - General
Mailbox
Nov 12, 2021 · Apt 504
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2021 · Apt 303
Close - General
Janitor/super
Sep 27, 2020 · Apt 301
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 27, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 26, 2020 · Apt 303
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 29, 2020 · Apt 303
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 11, 2020 · Apt 303
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 30, 2020 · Apt 303
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 30, 2020 · Apt 303
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 30, 2020 · Apt 303
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 303
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 303
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 303
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 23, 2019 · Apt 303
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 403
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt PH2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 19, 2013 · Apt 101
Close - General
Floor
Sep 19, 2013 · Apt 101
Close - General
Windows
Sep 19, 2013 · Apt 101
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 501
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 501
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2013 · Apt 501
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 26, 2010 · Apt 503
Close - General
Stairs
Jun 30, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 18, 2008 · Apt 303
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 23, 2008 · Apt 303
Close - General
Mold
Feb 23, 2008 · Apt 102
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 9, 2008 · Apt 201
Close - General
Floor
Jan 9, 2008 · Apt 201
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D9)
- Year built
- 2002
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 21,056 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 1042 / 59
- Assessed value
- $1,147,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #379861, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.
Questions about 257 15 Street
Who owns 257 15 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fifteenth Street 259-263.
Does 257 15 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.
Is 257 15 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 257 15 Street built?
City records list 2002 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 257 15 Street?
It has 16 residential units and 24 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.