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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

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.

    May 5, 2026

    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 20, 2025

    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 2, 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 2, 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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    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 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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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  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose wire ceiling at boiler room

    Aug 14, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 4, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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

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

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.