259 Tompkins Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01795-0005Map
Owner of record: Schmidt, Michael
259 Tompkins Avenue is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Schmidt, Michael. HPD has recorded 11 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 2 of the 11 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 11
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 51
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 11
- 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.
Nov 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Dec 4, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Nov 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace the broken or defective (hole) in sink in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 10, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2fl, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 10, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in basement in the 1st room from east located at apt 2fl, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 10, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 10, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 19, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 19, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 27-2005,2007 admon. code: fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or gates from at least 1 window. at basement level in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 19, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Refit door at entrance to apt , 2nd story
Nov 24, 2009
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 9, 2019 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 21, 2015 · Apt BSMT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 21, 2015 · Apt BSMT
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 18, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 18, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jan 18, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jan 18, 2014 · Apt 3
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 13, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 11, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 11, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 11, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 10, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 9, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 28, 2010 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2010 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - General
Doors
Dec 28, 2010 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2010 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 5, 2010 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 5, 2010 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - General
Doors
Oct 5, 2010 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 5, 2010 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 5, 2010 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 9, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 9, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 9, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 9, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 9, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 9, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 9, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Jan 22, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2010 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - General
Doors
Jan 12, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 12, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 12, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Windows
Jan 12, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 12, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Doors
Jan 12, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Doors
Jan 12, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2010 · Apt 1FLOO
Close - General
Doors
Oct 30, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Doors
Oct 5, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B9)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,875 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1795 / 5
- Assessed value
- $107,040
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #822151, last renewed —.
Questions about 259 Tompkins Avenue
Who owns 259 Tompkins Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Schmidt, Michael.
Does 259 Tompkins Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 11 housing violations at this property.
Is 259 Tompkins Avenue 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 259 Tompkins Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 259 Tompkins Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.