259 Brooklyn Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01257-0005Map
Owner of record: 259 Brooklyn Realty,
259 Brooklyn Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1911 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 259 Brooklyn Realty,. HPD has recorded 93 housing violations here, most recently on October 14, 2026. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 93
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 339
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 93
- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Oct 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the 5th room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at riser in the 4th room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the 4th room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and walls in the closet in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the closet in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at east 2 lower window sash in the 1st room from east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 square feet but less than 30 square feet observed at ceiling and east and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing at door handle in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 16, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 16, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 16, 2025 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 16, 2025 · Apt 2B
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.
Apr 9, 2024
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, 2023
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 21, 2023
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 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 5A
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.
Feb 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall (approx. 1 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 14335270 issued 12-may-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 12, 2021 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 12, 2021 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall (approx. 1 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 12, 2021 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door lock in the entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 5, 2021 · Apt 5A
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.
Apr 7, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the foyer , the 4th room from east, the 5th room from east at south, the 5th room from east at north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2021 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2021 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2021 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2021 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at 1st window at east lower sash in the 4th room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2021 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, east wall, south wall, west wall in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2021 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, north wall, east wall, south wall, west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2021 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling, north, west and east wall, total 3o sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2021 · Apt 5A
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, south wall in the foyer located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2021 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, north wall, east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2021 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2021 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door lock in the entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2021 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2021 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 5
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Exit passageway: total obstruction. in that exit door in passageway leading from rear fire escape to sidewalk is obstructed by a lock that can only be opened with a key. remedy: remove obstruction immediately.
Aug 5, 1997 · Penalty $475
Resolve
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 5, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 5, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 15, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 15, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 15, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 3, 2023 · Apt 2CONTH
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 16, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 6, 2021 · Apt 5A
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 6, 2021 · Apt 5A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 6, 2021 · Apt 5A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 6, 2021 · Apt 5A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 6, 2021 · Apt 5A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 5, 2020 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 1, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 26, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 4, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2015 · Apt 2C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 1, 2015 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 1, 2015 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 1, 2015 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 21, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 21, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 17, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 6, 2014 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 6, 2014 · Apt 1A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1911
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 14,420 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,200 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1257 / 5
- Assessed value
- $347,400
- Landmark / historic district
- Crown Heights North III Historic District
HPD registration #361826, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.
Questions about 259 Brooklyn Avenue
Who owns 259 Brooklyn Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 259 Brooklyn Realty,.
Does 259 Brooklyn Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 93 housing violations at this property.
Is 259 Brooklyn Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 259 Brooklyn Avenue built?
City records list 1911 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 259 Brooklyn Avenue?
It has 16 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.