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159 Marcus Garvey Blvd

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01597-0001Map

Owner of record: NYC Housing Authority

159 Marcus Garvey Blvd is an elevator apartment building built in 1962 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 270 residential units across 15 floors. The owner of record is NYC Housing Authority. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on November 16, 2018.

HPD violations
14
DOB violations
78
ECB violations
57
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 16, 2018

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. The newest 10 per agency here; the full lists are a click away.

HPD housing violations · 14

  • ANon-hazardous

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 6e, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 6E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • BHazardous

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 6e, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 6E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • BHazardous

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6e, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 6E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • BHazardous

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 6e, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 6E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • BHazardous

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6e, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 6E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • ANon-hazardous

    Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet with sink at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 6e, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 6E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • ANon-hazardous

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 6e, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 6E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • ANon-hazardous

    Properly repair the broken or defective mail box at the south wall in the vestibule , 1st story

    Apr 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • BHazardous

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 4th apartment from west at north

    Jan 19, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • BHazardous

    Properly secure the loose kitshen cabinets door in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 4th apartment from west at north

    Jan 19, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
See all 14 HPD violations (10 shown here)

DOB building violations · 78

  • 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 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2023)

    Jun 23, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Hazardous condition (facade) facade required

    Nycha cycle 9b unsafe report filed

    Oct 24, 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 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
See all 78 DOB violations (10 shown here)

ECB violations · 57

  • Class - 1

    At time of my inspection,responding to an incident that large boiler exploded, investigation reveal that temporary boiler was on the street when it exploded. upon review of the department record it reveal that

    Nov 5, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Observed 1 dual fuel clever brooks cb200-800 boiler ceased use due to hazardous condition.1 worker sent to hospital with burns do to malfunction of boiler do not operate until all hazardous conditions are immed

    Nov 5, 2025 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Observed combustion air covered in the mobile boiler enclosure. correct all violating conditions and submit a certificate of corrections

    Nov 5, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #909364. remedy: submit acceptable requ

    Apr 11, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Mobile boiler #206293-01 trailer #50 servicing this building-is smoking on start-the combustion air fan is defective-boiler safety valves not protected from the weather and remain accessible-wires exposed-smoke

    Feb 24, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Mobile boiler trailer#tb-50/cv-19 connected to this building-yorkshipley ser#77-11338 nb#16946 26,800,000btu date1997-*cease use*-rear boiler door has defective bolts+gaskets;being held down with a nylon belt-s

    Aug 7, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254, 11c, 50 as per class 2 b254 28-301.1 violating conditions(11)blowdown valve leaking (50) motorized water(feed)valve leaking correct all violating conditons and submit certificate of correction.

    Mar 5, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254 50, 50a, 50b.as per class b254 28-301.1 violating conditions 50 water feed line leaking, 50b bioler relief valve leaking, 50b leak frompressure control correct violating conditons and submit certificate of

    Mar 5, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,50 as per class b b254 28-301.1 violating condition 50 boiler relief valve leaking correct violating condition and submit certificate of correction

    Mar 5, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254, 50. as per class 2. b254 28-301.1 violating conditons 50)boiler leaking from left side front & right side rear correct violating conitions and submit certificate of correction.

    Mar 5, 2019

    Resolve
See all 57 ECB violations (10 shown here)

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D3)
Year built
1962
Floors
15
Residential units
270
Building area
922,336 ft²
Lot area
150,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1597 / 1
Assessed value
$20,590,650
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 159 Marcus Garvey Blvd

Who owns 159 Marcus Garvey Blvd?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Housing Authority.

Does 159 Marcus Garvey Blvd have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 Marcus Garvey Blvd 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 Marcus Garvey Blvd built?

City records list 1962 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 Marcus Garvey Blvd?

It has 270 residential units.

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