159 South 9 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02138-0034Map
Owner of record: Pinchus S. Rottenberg
159 South 9 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 2009 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Pinchus S. Rottenberg. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2026. 1 of the 8 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 8
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 21
- HPD complaints
- 2
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 · 8
- 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 8, 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 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 13, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 17, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 31, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by construction operations currently interior perimeter protection is incomplete at l ot line to lot line buildings #157 ex 2 161 exp 4 #161 basement and 1s t fl windows exposed rear exp 3 const fence missing gate front swings over to complete block public remedy: stop all work contact sep/excava
Jan 21, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 21
- Class - 2
Job site fence not constructed pursuant to subsection. noted: at time of inspection at active job site observed metal gate of site fence is broken,pulling away leaving toward the job site w/vroken not connected
Oct 10, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction - no handrails. noted: at time of inspection at active jobsite observed missing handrails at stairwell location (from 1st to 2nd
Oct 10, 2012 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. noted: at time of inspection at active job site observed accumulations of construction debris piled up at front/rear yards of site, roof
Jun 14, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post permit for work at premises. noted: at time of inspection at active job site observed no posted nb & fence permits, as required per section: 28-105.11 of bldg code.remedy:post nb & fence permits
Jun 14, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements; noted at time of inspection at front of 'job site observed loose pcs of wood, plywood w/sticking out screws, nails at side of public sidewalk
Jul 30, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or amendments.note:work in progress w/ additional #:310081283 w/ new windows & doors @ front & rear facades differ in location & size than what is indi
Apr 15, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by const operations @ time of insp.observed 4 story bldg under const.no roof protectionor yard protection & no window protection for neighboring properties.
Apr 11, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed recent smoking refuse within construction site in violation of nyc fire code. noted: work ongoing under nb permit #310081283 smoking refuse observed @ various locations on ground floor. rem:comply w/co
Feb 16, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances.note:upon inspection contractor has failed to maintain side walk clear of snow & ice.immediate action is needed.job#310081283.rem:remove all snow & ice from sidewa
Feb 7, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
3301.2)failure to provide 3'6" guard rails or equivalent around all flr & perimeter openings.noted:upon inspection contractor has failed to provide guard rails thru out this entire job.no guard rails @ stairs,l
Feb 7, 2011
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Sec. 3301.9.1 violations failure to provide a sign w/the wording to anonymously report unsafe conditions at this work site that endangers workers call 311 on a new building or a demolition site. noted contracto
Feb 7, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safe guard all persons & property affected by construction operation.noted:upon inspection excessive debris thru out this site creating unsafe conditions for all workers.job#310081283.rem:maintain si
Feb 7, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post work permit at premises upon inspection contractor has failed to post work permit. job #310081283 remedy: post work permit.
Feb 7, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post no smoking signs at construction/demo site in violation of nyc fire code. upon inspection contractor has failed to provide no smoking signs. remedy: job #310081283 provide no smoking signs.
Feb 7, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 3307.7 failure to provide an adequate construction fence inadequacies noted: upon inspection contractor has failed to provide an adequate construction fence. at exp 2 of the construction fence there is a
Feb 7, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Observed recent smoking refuse w/i construction/demo site in violation of nyc fire code. upon inspection i observed smoking refuse at 1st fllocation. job #310081283 remedy: comply w/code by making sure no smoki
Feb 7, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 28-104.7.7 failure to file tr1 form & designate operation subject to controlled inspection on plans prior to the commencement of work under controlled inspection. upon inspection under permit #310081283
Feb 7, 2011
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by const operations @ time of inspection observed active work @ premises permitted under job 310081283 w/ missing & inadequate guardrails toeboards & handrai
Oct 15, 2010 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3314.10failure to erect & maintain scaffold so that the safety of punlic & property will not be endangered by falling materials,tools,or debris or by collapse of the scaffold.@ time of inspection observed act
Oct 15, 2010 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 3
Sec. bc 3301.9.1 & rcny 27-04 misc violations. failure to provide a sign with wording "to anonymously report unsafe conditions at this work site that endangers workers,call 311" no sign posted @ time of inspect
Jun 16, 2009 · Penalty $300
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide post signs at job site pursuant to subsection currently at frontage known as south 9st 8ft high fence gate contractors signage is inadequate as to not display owner name address phone number
Jan 21, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 14, 2023 · Apt 1AB
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 14, 2023 · Apt 1AB
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 2009
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 5,680 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,544 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 2138 / 34
- Assessed value
- $956,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #387068, last renewed Jan 30, 2025.
Questions about 159 South 9 Street
Who owns 159 South 9 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Pinchus S. Rottenberg.
Does 159 South 9 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.
Is 159 South 9 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 9 Street built?
City records list 2009 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 159 South 9 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.