159 Ellery Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-01726-0125Map
Owner of record: Leonard Sasow Realty
159 Ellery Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 29 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Leonard Sasow Realty. HPD has recorded 164 housing violations here, most recently on September 4, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 164
- DOB violations
- 36
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 148
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 · 164
- ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at fire door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story
Sep 4, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 23, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet observed at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 23, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 23
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 23, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 23
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
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.
May 4, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixtures at ceiling at public hall 4th story
Jan 31, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 23
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes tree branches at 2nd and 3rd story balcony at south side of building
Aug 21, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 6
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electrical light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story
Apr 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes at south east flower pots at balcony 4th story at fire escape
Apr 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 30, 2022 · Apt 22
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at public hall, 1st story
Feb 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story
Feb 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Feb 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes balcony, (flower pots) at the 1st fire escape from east at bldg. front , 3rd story
Feb 15, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 21, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Nov 21, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Nov 21, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots fire balcony front of building at fire escape, 3rd story
Nov 21, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 18, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 21, 2018 · Apt 18
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items 4th story balcony 1st stack ffrom west at building front
Oct 3, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose 4th marble tread from bottom up at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Oct 3, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Oct 3, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 3, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Oct 3, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods 2nd stack from wast at building front
Oct 3, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items 5th story balcony 1st stack ffrom west at building front
Oct 3, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Oct 3, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items 3rd story balcony 1st stack ffrom west at building front
Oct 3, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes cables 5th story balcony 2nd stack from west at building front
Oct 3, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes cables 4th story balcony 2nd stack from west at building front
Oct 3, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling all stories at public hall
Oct 3, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 36
- 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 - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 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 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 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 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
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- 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 2019 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 13, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 4, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 4, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Stop all work,make site safe and obtain permits
Jan 9, 2009
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
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 · 10
- Class - 1
At time of inspection observed building slightly vibrating due to at roof level installed generator which not properly installed missing vibration isolators., repair and/replace
Jan 30, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35120067z issued on 2/20/15. no permits have been pulled to correct the violation conditions at basement level for partitions or
Apr 12, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit.noted:@ basement,gut demo with new water & waste line for 2,3 piece bathroom,full height partitions creating rooms & closets,new electric panels and wiring throughout.work is approx.60% complete
Feb 20, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o temp c of o 301343062 exp 12/8/04 no new c of o issued bldg occupied at time of inspection remedy: obtain valid c of o or discontinue illegal use
Jan 9, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
B4b/4a/19b/bq9/36/38/50a/50b/50c/50d 50a-pipe saftey or relief valve discharge down no threaded end 50b no emergece switch outside of boilerroom dooe 50c)boiler jackets missing 50d)holes in boiler room walls
Sep 9, 2005 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a/50a/50b/50c 50a-pipe hot water relief discharge down no threaded end 50b-flue pipe not properly sealed to chimney 50c-relocate emergenceswitch for boiler fuel cut off
Sep 9, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
34a/boiler room door must open towards egress section 4-6-8 part 4 of title 12 of the official complication of codes rule and regukations of state of new york
Jul 16, 2002 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior of the building. loose and missing brickwork leaning out of plumb approx 5 inches.
Sep 15, 1994 · Penalty $175
Resolve - Hazardous
Filure to maintain the west and east exterior walls in that: deteiated mootar joints at the east stairway bulkhead and the entire parapet wall. missing loose brick at both west chimnies and parapet wall is out
Aug 9, 1994
Resolve - Hazardous
(hazardous)failure to maintain exterior bldg.wall.defect is: approx 12ft. of parapet wall at the south-south east section of bldg. is leaning inward approx. 8 inches. also, a section of chimney flue in same are
Aug 8, 1994 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 23
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 10, 2026 · Apt 12A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 10, 2026 · Apt 12A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 10, 2026 · Apt 12A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 3
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 6, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 22
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 23, 2022 · Apt 27
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 14, 2021 · Apt 22
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 21, 2021 · Apt A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 21, 2021 · Apt A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 28, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 2, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 13, 2019 · Apt A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 13, 2019 · Apt A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2019 · Apt A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 3, 2019 · Apt A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 26
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 18, 2018 · Apt 26
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2015 · Apt 27
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 24, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 11, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 11, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 11, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 7, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 7, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 7, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 7, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 9, 2014 · Apt 15
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 9, 2014 · Apt 15
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 16, 2013 · Apt 29
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 16, 2013 · Apt 29
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 16, 2013 · Apt 29
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Oct 10, 2012 · Apt 8
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Oct 10, 2012 · Apt 8
Close - General
Window guards
Oct 10, 2012 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 7
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 7
Close - General
Windows
Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 7
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 7
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 29
- Building area
- 21,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1726 / 125
- Assessed value
- $1,058,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #336522, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.
Questions about 159 Ellery Street
Who owns 159 Ellery Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Leonard Sasow Realty.
Does 159 Ellery Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 164 housing violations at this property.
Is 159 Ellery Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 14% of its 29 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 159 Ellery Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 159 Ellery Street?
It has 29 residential units and 30 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.