559 St Johns Place
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01175-0089Map
Owner of record: Best Of Clinton Hill Corp.
559 St Johns Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1908 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Best Of Clinton Hill Corp.. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 1 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 19
- DOB violations
- 22
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 67
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 19
- ANon-hazardous
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 5, 2026
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 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 2, 2022
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.
Mar 2, 2022
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 31, 2019
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 19, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes ..bucket at 2nd story balcony at 1st fire escape from east at south
Sep 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... mildew at ceiling 5sq/ft in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 14, 2018 · Apt 1B
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections bathroom watercloset, washbasin, showerstall at illegal duplex at cellar in conjunction with apt located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 14, 2018 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration floor pierced withs stairs erected to cellar, created illegal duplex apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 14, 2018 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at at boiler room
Aug 14, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose wire ceiling at boiler room
Aug 14, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the house hold iteams / old furniture at rear yard
Aug 14, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant west wall at public hall, 1st story
Dec 4, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Dec 4, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
Jan 30, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
Dec 17, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts minimum required (light fixtures present)
Dec 16, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Section 178, 217 m/d law provide a ventilating skylight directly over the stairwell 3 sty public hall to roof.
Jul 20, 1998
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 22
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 24, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
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 7, 2000
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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boiler boiler optional
24a/24b
Dec 10, 1990
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 30000063087y0001 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report fo
May 28, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dob records. floor pierced at apt 1b 1st story w/ stairs erected to cellar creating on illegal duplex apt. partitions erected at cellar creating illegal use of r
Aug 14, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
3314.8 supported scaffold does not meet bldg code standards.noted:at time of inspection the following items were inadequate. the planking not secured and guardrail system missing the following 1.top nails;
Jan 21, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
24a,24b
Dec 3, 1991 · Penalty $85
Active - Non-hazardous
Oil lines uncovered.
Oct 4, 1989
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 2, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 28, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 28, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 28, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 28, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 28, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 28, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 11, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 1, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 30, 2009 · Apt 4F
Close - General
Windows
Nov 30, 2009 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 30, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Windows
Nov 30, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Locks
Nov 30, 2009 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Floor
Nov 30, 2009 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 30, 2009 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 16, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Oct 16, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 8, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Windows
Jul 8, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 8, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Locks
Jul 8, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 8, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 8, 2009 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 16, 2008 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2008 · Apt 3F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 9, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2008 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 17, 2008 · Apt 1F
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Aug 29, 2007 · Apt 2F
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Aug 29, 2007 · Apt 1F
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 29, 2007 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2006 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 16, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 16, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
May 16, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
May 16, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Apr 27, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Windows
Apr 27, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 27, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close - General
Doors
Mar 19, 2006 · Apt 3R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1908
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 3,300 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,620 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1175 / 89
- Assessed value
- $606,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #336375, last renewed Dec 15, 2025.
Questions about 559 St Johns Place
Who owns 559 St Johns Place?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Best Of Clinton Hill Corp..
Does 559 St Johns Place have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.
Is 559 St Johns Place 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 St Johns Place built?
City records list 1908 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 559 St Johns Place?
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.