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159 South 8 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02133-7501Map

Owner of record: Y N Tov INC.

159 South 8 Street is a condominium built in 2004 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 12 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Y N Tov INC.. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2025.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 19, 2025

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 · 26

  • 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 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ...bulkhead door ..latch

    Dec 20, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire doors to public stairs ...hinges at public hall

    Dec 20, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 30, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing safety electrical outlet caps/covers , all stories at public hall

    Oct 28, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at public hall roof bulkhead

    Oct 28, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and north wall at east public hall stairs , 3rd story

    Oct 28, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at east and west public hall stairs all stories

    Oct 28, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors all stories, at east and west public hall stairs

    Oct 28, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall stairs, 6th story

    Oct 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall stairs, 6th story

    Oct 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Oct 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Oct 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling and walls at south bulkhead stairs public hall

    Oct 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items, all stories, public hall

    Oct 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at all stories, public hall stairs.

    Oct 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls south bulkhead stairs public hall

    Oct 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 19, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening slide bolts capable of being padlocked at roof bulkhead door

    Oct 8, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 7, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 7, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Cease use

    Jan 10, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 10, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 21, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 7, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Repair door zone restrictoe-cease use item, no door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger saf

    Jan 31, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    97x10. 97x10 only elevator in the building out of service restore to service.

    Jan 29, 2018

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 2, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 2, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 10, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 21, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 23, 2014 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 18, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 2, 2014 · Apt 3R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Condominium (R4)
Year built
2004
Floors
6
Residential units
12
Building area
17,607 ft²
Lot area
6,130 ft²
Zoning
C4-3
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2133 / 7501
Assessed value
$1,951,656
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #378681, last renewed Jan 30, 2026.

Questions about 159 South 8 Street

Who owns 159 South 8 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Y N Tov INC..

Does 159 South 8 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 South 8 Street 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 South 8 Street built?

City records list 2004 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 South 8 Street?

It has 12 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.