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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

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 14, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
16
About 100% of the building's 16 apartments
Up from 14 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 93

  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 9, 2024

    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, 2023

    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 21, 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.

    Nov 7, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.