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159 Prospect Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01051-0051Map

Owner of record: Celiny, Carl

159 Prospect Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Celiny, Carl. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on November 28, 2023.

HPD violations
13
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
7

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 28, 2023

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 · 13

  • 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 28, 2023

    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 17, 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 16, 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.

    Apr 21, 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.

    Nov 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at entrance door located at apt 2

    Oct 1, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Oct 1, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Oct 1, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Oct 1, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Oct 1, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete treads 1st,2nd,3rd,4th,7th,8th,9thand 10th from bootom up ,from basement to 1st building front entrance

    Sep 27, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete material at building front entrance , 1st story

    Sep 27, 2018

    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.

    Jan 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Sep 25, 2018 · Apt LOBBY

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Sep 25, 2018 · Apt LOBBY

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 25, 2018 · Apt LOBBY

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 2

    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 (C0)
Year built
1910
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
1,875 ft²
Lot area
1,358 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
1051 / 51
Assessed value
$89,340
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #814822, last renewed Nov 21, 2025.

Questions about 159 Prospect Avenue

Who owns 159 Prospect Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Celiny, Carl.

Does 159 Prospect Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 Prospect Avenue 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 159 Prospect Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 Prospect Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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