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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 15, 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
14
About 70% of the building's 20 apartments

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 · 354

  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east

    Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Replace with new the missing marble slab at 1st tread from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Dec 11, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 11, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • 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 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.