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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 48

  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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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  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    D26-19.01 adm code aw provide adequate lighting at rear yard 40 watts incandescent required.

    Nov 9, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken, defective plaster boards ceiling cellar throughout.

    Nov 9, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling cellar center.

    Nov 9, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes all stys rear.

    Nov 9, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water seeping through foundation wall at cellar rear.

    Nov 9, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing balusters all stys public hall.

    Aug 30, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling 3 sty public hall.

    Aug 30, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • A

    Replace with new the missing light fixture 3 sty public hall.

    Aug 30, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    Properly secure the loose light fixture ceiling 1 sty public hall.

    Aug 26, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood cornice front bldg.

    Aug 26, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.