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159 Rogers Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01247-0001Map

Owner of record: Olufemi Falade

159 Rogers Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Olufemi Falade. HPD has recorded 179 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 43 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
179
DOB violations
33
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
91

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 179

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 19, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 27, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 24, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 1, 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the cornice at west and south

    Apr 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof

    Apr 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable slidebolt at gate at entrance to building at west

    Apr 14, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 14, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 14, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Apr 14, 2021 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 14, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 14, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed on door leading to fire escape window in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 14, 2021 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at 2nd fire escape from north at west

    Apr 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective flashing at north and south skylights at roof

    Apr 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective flashing at parapet wall at roof at east

    Apr 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Apr 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floors at all stories at public hall

    Apr 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose banisters at all stairways at all stories at public hall

    Apr 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ballustrade, 1st up from bottom at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Apr 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at landing at bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ballustrades; 4 and 5 up from bottom at 1st landing at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Apr 14, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 12, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Jan 22, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing 5 balusters at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 22, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Jan 22, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at all walls and ceilings throughout at public hall

    Jun 6, 2019

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance to the building at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2019

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Replace with new the missing locking device at door to entrance to the building at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2019

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 6, 2019

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete tread 3rd tread up from bottom at front of building at stoop

    May 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the raw sewerage at northeast staircase at cellar

    May 31, 2019

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at northeast staircase at cellar

    May 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at cellar

    May 31, 2019

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete floor throughout at cellar

    May 31, 2019

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at cellar

    May 31, 2019

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at boiler room at cellar

    May 31, 2019

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective boiler room door at cellar

    May 31, 2019

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective mortar above building entrance door

    May 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening device (hasp with padlockable eyes) at metal grate doors at west yard front of building

    May 31, 2019

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood tread 2nd tread up from bottom at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story

    May 31, 2019

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood tread 3rd tread up from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    May 31, 2019

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls and ceilings at public hall all stories

    May 31, 2019

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 33

  • 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 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Jan 17, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 30, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 22, 2019

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • 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
  • 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

    Jan 31, 2005

    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
  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain exterior of building defect: broken windows at 2nd and 3rd floors glass hanging. remedy: maintain building repair as needed immediately

    Jul 2, 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 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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner note dobserved at exposure #4 on teh first floor awning with sign that reads navo food corp has a small hole at the bottom repair and or replace

    Jul 29, 2020 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. exhaust discharge must be no closer than 10 feet from bldg openings as per mc 501.2 & rs 13-1 section 2-2.4. at time of inspection an exhaust fan was installed

    Jan 28, 2020 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35443001m issued on 08-06-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain,bldg walls or appurtenances. at exp#1 above

    Sep 23, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at exp#1 above the main entry door,big chunck of concrete missing. above the floor window & below the 3rd fl window,step crack 2nd present in the facade.

    Aug 6, 2019 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    At the time of inspection at the above address on the above date i observed a crack above the front entrance with some concrete missing. i also observed cracks on the facade of the building., maintain exterior

    May 31, 2019 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 3

    16,24b,32a,38,50a-50a extend boiler flue 3' above peak of roof.

    Apr 6, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit noted illegal construction in a car garage at north side of property converting garage into commercial space (beauty salon)new drop ceiling new store front new elctrical service & plumbing

    May 20, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior of building. defect: broken windows at 2 and 3 floors glass hanging. remedy: maintain building repair as neededimediately.

    Jul 2, 2001 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain: defect is; broken windows at 2nd and 3rd floors. glass hanging .remedy: replace and repair immediately

    Apr 26, 2000 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterio wall. defect is windows broken at 2nd and 3rd story north. c31 drain pipe loose and defective at third storynorth/east corner. make all necessary repairs to the satisfaction of

    Sep 22, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jan 24, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jan 24, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jan 24, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 3, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 3, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 27, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 27, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 18, 2018 · Apt BDLG

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jun 18, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 18, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jun 18, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jun 18, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 18, 2018 · Apt BDLG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 18, 2018 · Apt BDLG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 18, 2018 · Apt BDLG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 18, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 18, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 18, 2018 · Apt BDLG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 28, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 24, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 21, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 12, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 21, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 19, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 16, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 15, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 8, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 8, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 8, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 8, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 8, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 5, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 5, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 5, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 6, 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
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
6,375 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
308
Council district
35
Block / lot
1247 / 1
Assessed value
$519,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #319171, last renewed Oct 26, 2023.

Questions about 159 Rogers Avenue

Who owns 159 Rogers Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Olufemi Falade.

Does 159 Rogers Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 179 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 Rogers 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 Rogers Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 Rogers Avenue?

It has 6 residential units and 8 units in total.

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