159 Halsey Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01838-0053Map
Owner of record: 159 Hal Ma Ltd
159 Halsey Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1895 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 159 Hal Ma Ltd. HPD has recorded 374 housing violations here, most recently on August 14, 2026. 21 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 374
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 416
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 374
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash, at 1st window from east at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of painted sprinkler head at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic soap dish at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective internal wood baseboard at wash basin cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit at lower sash window at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — False certification
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department entrance door frame in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste pipe at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash in the 4th room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 6, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout ceramic wall tiles at all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 6, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 6, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Apr 25, 2026
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling. in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door bell from vestibule to private hall in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 1B
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 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl . in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 1B
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 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet . in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at waste line at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at bathtub wasteline in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical fixture at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and all wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective at intercom from building front entrance to in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at north in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling north and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color greater than 10 square feet at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 13
- Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Erect approximately 45 linear feet of sidewalk shed at exposure#1 (front facade ) to protect public and property
May 31, 2022
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - 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
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
Multiple sections of concrete stucco at parapet level at front facade dislodging from structure, repair and/replace
May 29, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Violation issued as per section of law hmc 27-2033. access to boiler room.incorrect information on posted notice for boiler room access. call 1-212-393-2694 for boiler inspection., maintain boiler; correct viol
Jan 15, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall or appurtenances.at exposure parapetlevel spilled masonary stucco at various locations. remedy:maintain e xterior building wall.
Sep 10, 2016 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. note:at front of bldg facade is chipped & missing sections over entryway at first flr fire escape. flr tiles on steps missing throughout posing a possible trip
Aug 23, 2012 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 26, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 26, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 26, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 26, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 26, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
May 26, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1895
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 11,333 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,333 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1838 / 53
- Assessed value
- $431,100
- Landmark / historic district
- Bedford Historic District
HPD registration #366143, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.
Questions about 159 Halsey Street
Who owns 159 Halsey Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 159 Hal Ma Ltd.
Does 159 Halsey Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 374 housing violations at this property.
Is 159 Halsey Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 15 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 94% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 159 Halsey Street built?
City records list 1895 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 159 Halsey Street?
It has 16 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.