1159 President Street
Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-01275-0064Map
Owner of record: 5501 President Street 1153 & 1159 Brookl Yn LLC
1159 President Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Brooklyn, 11225. It has 20 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 5501 President Street 1153 & 1159 Brookl Yn LLC. HPD has recorded 354 housing violations here, most recently on February 15, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 14 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 354
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 471
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 · 354
- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash of both windows at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash of window at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at fire escape at building front
Jun 7, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of side bolt arranged for padlock installed at door in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile at walking area in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 26, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 26, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wall cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 26, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 26, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 26, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 26, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling,north,and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 26, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile at walking area in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 26, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 26, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east
Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east wall approx. 1 sq.ft. in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east
Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east
Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east
Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sliding bolt with eye capable of being padlocked at door in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east
Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at building front stack at fire escape
Aug 10, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 29, 2018 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at sink waste line in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 29, 2018 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative electrical outlet at west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 29, 2018 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor inside base-cabinets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 29, 2018 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 29, 2018 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing marble slab at 1st tread from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
Dec 11, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit thermal window upper and lower sashes, in the 1st room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 22, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit metal door, in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 22, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
May 3, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a lockable doorknob on the door to the room with the fire escape window in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2017 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). (missing) in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 3, 2017 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 7, 2017 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 7, 2017 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 7, 2017 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 7, 2017 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system from 1 story public hall vestibule to in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated door lock leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 12, 2016 · Apt 3E
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 1st story
Jun 11, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 11, 2016 · Apt 3C
Open — Not complied with - 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 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 1, 2015 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 1, 2015 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 1, 2015 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at south - 1 window ( to fire escape ) in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 1, 2015 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall
Jul 1, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 13, 2015 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash at fire escape window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 13, 2015 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 13, 2015 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 4
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 6, 2024
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 · 3
- Class - 1
Ecb violation issued for observed tampered with removed or defaced a written posted swo which was issued on 08/24/2023, comply with code
Jan 4, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failed to notify dept prior to installation or removal of suspended scaffold atoi- observed suspended scaffold @ exposure #1 no notification was given to the dept. no notification was given for suspended scaffo
Aug 24, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
Erected or installed supported scaffold 40 feet or higher without a permit atoi- observed scaffold @ exposure #1 above 40 feet in height building in 50 feet in height no permit was on file with dept atoi. remed
Aug 24, 2023
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 3, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 3, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close
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- Door/window
Window pane
Jun 3, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Nov 11, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jun 21, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 11, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 9, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 25, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 25, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 25, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 25, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 25, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Nov 25, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 25, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 23, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 23, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 23, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 22, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 22, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 22, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 22, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 16, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2019 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 1, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 1, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 31, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 31, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 29, 2018 · Apt 1E
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 29, 2018 · Apt 1E
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 29, 2018 · Apt 1E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 19, 2018 · Apt 1E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 19, 2018 · Apt 1E
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jan 19, 2018 · Apt 1E
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 19, 2018 · Apt 1E
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 19, 2018 · Apt 1E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 19, 2018 · Apt 1E
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Jan 19, 2018 · Apt 1E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 19, 2018 · Apt 1E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 10, 2017 · Apt 1E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 21,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,387 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 309
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1275 / 64
- Assessed value
- $869,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #342100, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.
Questions about 1159 President Street
Who owns 1159 President Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 5501 President Street 1153 & 1159 Brookl Yn LLC.
Does 1159 President Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 354 housing violations at this property.
Is 1159 President Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 14 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 70% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1159 President Street built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1159 President Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.