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159 7 Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01069-0001Map

Owner of record: Brook Rok LLC

159 7 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Brook Rok LLC. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on June 5, 2025. 9 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
19
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 5, 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

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 · 19

  • 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 5, 2025

    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 26, 2024

    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

    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 18, 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.

    Feb 18, 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 5, 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 5, 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.

    Oct 12, 2018

    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 15, 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.

    Oct 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective counter balance rods lower window sashes through out (12 windows) in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 17, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floors through out. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 17, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles through out. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 17, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 17, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom/buzzer from building enterance to apt. #3. in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 17, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 17, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling. in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 17, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall. in the 6th room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 17, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key lock entrance door 4 sty apt.

    Sep 20, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 13

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 15, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmrk-landmark none

    Oct 28, 1985

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Oct 28, 1985

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. at 10:45am observed that records do not show application on file to remove ecb#35159960j work w/o permit(2nd notice of failure to comply).

    Aug 31, 2016 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts.failure to comply with and order of the commissioner.ref# ecb#35158996r of 3/29/16 electrical work without permit wiring try-out store and outside records indicate no application has been filed to

    May 18, 2016 · Penalty $12,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work w/o permit. observed at 4pm. electrical wiring throughout store,bsmt,outside lights fixtures,switches,recpt outlets truck lighting main floor,ceiling outlets panels,a/c compressed,controls,feede

    Mar 25, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 3307.6.2. area to be protected. noted: at time of inspection sidewalk side extends onto adjacent property (217 garfield pl). shed is only required to extend 5' past property line when structure is under

    Oct 25, 2012

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 18, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 18, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 18, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
3
Building area
5,460 ft²
Lot area
1,680 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
1069 / 1
Assessed value
$1,744,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #307126, last renewed Jul 8, 2025.

Questions about 159 7 Avenue

Who owns 159 7 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Brook Rok LLC.

Does 159 7 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 7 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 7 Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 7 Avenue?

It has 3 residential units and 5 units in total.

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