Violations at 159 Marcus Garvey Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11221 · BBL 3-01597-0001 · Back to the property
HPD housing violations
14 HPD violations, newest first.
- 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 - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 4th apartment from west at north
Jan 19, 2013 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the foyer located at apt 18e, 18th story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2011 · Apt 18E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 18e, 18th story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2011 · Apt 18E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the bathroom located at apt 18e, 18th story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2011 · Apt 18E
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations
The newest 50 of 78 DOB violations. The city keeps the complete history.
- 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2022)
Apr 22, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9b technical report by 2/21/2023
Feb 22, 2023
Dob violation - active - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9b technical report by 2/21/2023
Feb 22, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9b technical report by 2/21/2023
Feb 22, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2021)
Aug 21, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Nycha elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Dec 17, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Nycha elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Dec 17, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2020)
Jun 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2019)
Jun 29, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2017
Mar 27, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to nycha elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to nycha elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to nycha elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to nycha elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Nycha elev annual inspection/test elevatorrequired
Vio issued to nycha elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Nycha elev annual inspection/test elevatorrequired
Vio issued to nycha elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade safety program facade required
Fisp-facade safety program facade required
Oct 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Cycle 7 unsafe report filed
Sep 25, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Cycle 7 unsafe report filed
Sep 25, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Cycle 7 unsafe report filed
Sep 25, 2013
Dob violation - active - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7b technical report by 08/21/2012
Aug 30, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7b technical report by 08/21/2012
Aug 30, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7b technical report by 08/21/2012
Aug 30, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
(27-misc, 28-misc) : local law report filed as unsafe by architect bc-misc remedy: provide for public safety as per code and file amended report: badge# 692
Aug 17, 2009
Dob violation - active - Facade facade optional
(27-misc, 28-misc) : local law 6th cycle report filed as "unsafe" bc-misc remedy: provide for safety of public as per above codes badge# 2252
May 18, 2009
Dob violation - active - Facade facade optional
Nycha unsafe technical report must provide safety precautions to protect public from unsafe conditions
May 8, 2009
Dob violation - active - Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Oct 23, 2008
Dob violation - active - Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Dec 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Dec 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 20, 2004
Dob violation - active - Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Jan 15, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Jan 15, 2004
Dob violation - active - Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Jan 15, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations
The newest 50 of 57 ECB violations. The city keeps the complete history.
- 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 - Class - 1
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. note at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed being dismantled with unsafe facade report. rmdy: comply with code.
Dec 21, 2016 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. note at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place only at exp#1 and #3 not around entire building. rmdy: comply with code.
Dec 21, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
3310.5 partial stop work order for all facade job filed under permit #320958610 issued pursuant to 28-207.2 and posted at premises.note:observed facade job in progress.pw-2 filed w/o a site safety manager,that
Jan 27, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
67x10 car phone inoperative
Oct 7, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
67x10 - car phone inoperative.
Oct 6, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file/submit required report. noted: at time of inspection dept record shows that there has been no reports submitted documenting the condition of the exterior walls (unsafe) during cycle #6 & #7. re
Aug 12, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to take required measures to secure public safety - unsafe facade. noted: at time of inspection there was no sidewalk shed at site. facade has been documented to be unsafe during cycle #6 & #7 protecti
Aug 12, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file/submit required report. noted: at time of inspection dept record shows that there has been no reports submitted documenting the condition of the exterior wall (unsafe) during cycle #6 & #7. rem
Aug 12, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to take required measures to secure public safety - unsafe facade. noted: at time of inspection there was no sidewalk shed at site. facade has been documented to be unsafe during cycle #6 & #7 protecti
Aug 12, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to take required measures to secure public safety - unsafe facade. noted: at time of inspection there was no overhead protection/sidewalk shed. bldgs records shows in cycle 6 & 7 the facade was reported
Apr 1, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to take required measures to secure public safety - unsafe facade. noted: at time of inspection there was no overhead protection/sidewalk shed. bldgs records shows in cycle 6 & 7 the facade was reported
Apr 1, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. 36013821y. remedy: file an amended report following
Dec 17, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. 36013820m. remedy: file an amended report following
Dec 17, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report.36010175p.rem:file an amended report following remedial re
Jul 16, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial ll11/98report.36011374m.rem:file an amended report following remedial repairs
Jun 25, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law11/98report.36011373k.rem:file an amended report following remedial r
Jun 25, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
28-302.5.local law report filed as "unsafe"by architect/engineer-no amended report was filed "unsafe conditions"require safety provisions for public as per code 27-129(d),1rcny 32-03(b)(5)(c).no sidewalk shed,f
Jan 9, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
28-302.5.local law report filed as "unsafe"by architect/engineer-no amended report was filed "unsafe conditions"require safety provisions for the public as per code 27-129(d),1rcny 32-03(b)(5)(c).no sidewalk sh
Jan 9, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report rem: file an amended report following remedial repair
Dec 23, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report rem: file an amended report following remedial repair
Dec 23, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report remedy:file an amended report following repairs of th
Oct 23, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report remedy:file an amended report following remedial repa
May 22, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11-98 report remedy:file an amended report following remedial re
Jan 9, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
97x10.100i11.97x repair & restore back to service 100i ip 8300 damaged by water leak top of call 212 566-5539 when repairs are completed
Dec 23, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11-98 report remedy:file an amended report following remedial re
Dec 19, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended sixth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11-98 report remedy:file an amended report following remedial re
Dec 19, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file an amended 5th round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial repa
Apr 4, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
84l10/10k11/39d06/16m11/38o02/05o02.84-door restrictor.16-facisa abovedoors 05-car door track
Dec 8, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file an amended 5th round report acceptable to this dept. indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy : file an amended report following remedial
Oct 4, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file an amended 5th round report acceptable to this dept indicating corrections of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report.remedy:file an amended report following remedial repai
Sep 26, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file an amended fifth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial re
Apr 17, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file an amended fifth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial re
Mar 27, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file an amended fifth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial re
Mar 27, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file an amended fifth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial
Dec 30, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file an amended fifth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial
Nov 28, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file an amended fifth round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial
Nov 28, 2005
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to file an amended fifth round report acceptable to this department indicaitnf correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report remedy:file an amended report following repairs
Aug 13, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file an amended fifth round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report remedy:file an amended report following remedia
Aug 13, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to file an amended fifth round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report.remedy:file an amended report following remedia
Aug 13, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain: defect noted: a.c. units not properly mounted supported by 2x4. remedy: comply with ll"/98//make safe//make all repairs// obtain all permits.
May 28, 2004
Resolve