159 Clifton Place
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01949-0048Map
Owner of record: Williamson Errol
159 Clifton Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Williamson Errol. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 46 of the 48 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 48
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 0
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 48
- 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
Open — 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 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — 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 29, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 9, 2024
Open — 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 22, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 22, 2023
Open — 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 14, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 23, 2022
Open — 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.
Feb 23, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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 7, 2021
Open — 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.
Apr 7, 2021
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.
Oct 29, 2019
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.
Oct 16, 2018
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 20, 2017
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 4, 2016
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.
Oct 8, 2015
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.
Feb 18, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Apr 11, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bracket top rail & west return rail 2 sty rear balcony.
Nov 9, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yark.
Nov 9, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheet metal clg boiler room.
Nov 9, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs all stys pub halls.
Nov 9, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wiring clg fixtures all stys pub halls.
Nov 9, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clgs all stys pub halls.
Nov 9, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.01 adm code aw provide adequate lighting at rear yard 40 watts incandescent required.
Nov 9, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stys all parts all balconies rear fire escapes.
Nov 9, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken, defective plaster boards ceiling cellar throughout.
Nov 9, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling cellar center.
Nov 9, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stys rear.
Nov 9, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water seeping through foundation wall at cellar rear.
Nov 9, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing balusters all stys public hall.
Aug 30, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light of 1st sty public hall.
Aug 30, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles & household articles 3rd sty pub hall.
Aug 30, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty apt 4. located at apt 4
Aug 30, 1989 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling 3 sty public hall.
Aug 30, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall 2 sty public hall.
Aug 30, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing light fixture 3 sty public hall.
Aug 30, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door entrance 3 sty apt 4. located at apt 4
Aug 30, 1989 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose light fixture ceiling 1 sty public hall.
Aug 26, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood cornice front bldg.
Aug 26, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the yard bldg front.
Aug 26, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts night inspection.
Aug 26, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Aug 26, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective cement cheeks of stairs front of building.
Aug 26, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tile floor vestibule 1st sty public hall.
Aug 26, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement railes of entrance stoop to bldg.
Aug 26, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following at entrance to building.
Aug 26, 1989
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,056 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1949 / 48
- Assessed value
- $127,860
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #312506, last renewed Oct 20, 1993.
Questions about 159 Clifton Place
Who owns 159 Clifton Place?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Williamson Errol.
Does 159 Clifton Place have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.
Is 159 Clifton Place 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 Clifton Place built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 159 Clifton Place?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.