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159 Clymer Street

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02169-0052Map

Owner of record: Keren Ruchel

159 Clymer Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Keren Ruchel. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on November 18, 2025. 10 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
30
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 18, 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 · 30

  • 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 18, 2025

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    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 9, 2024

    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.

    Nov 17, 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.

    Mar 22, 2023

    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.

    Nov 7, 2022

    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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    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.

    Feb 23, 2022

    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.

    Apr 7, 2021

    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 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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

    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 16, 2018

    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.

    Nov 20, 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.

    Nov 4, 2016

    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 8, 2015

    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.

    Feb 18, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-41.05 adm code file with this department registration statement for change of ownership of building.

    Jun 4, 1984

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing drain cover front areaway.

    Jun 4, 1984

    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.

    Jun 4, 1984

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration and occupancy statement of building.

    Jun 4, 1984

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 front areaway front yard.

    Jun 4, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 50 watts. \

    Jun 4, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, at cellar front.

    Nov 2, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items all stys public hall.

    Nov 2, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective 10th wood tread up 2nd to 3rd sty public hall.

    Nov 2, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling cellar.

    Nov 2, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit vestibule door 1st sty public hall.

    Nov 2, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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.

    Nov 2, 1981

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective balusters 2nd to 3rd sty public hall.

    Nov 2, 1981

    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
Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,080 ft²
Lot area
1,200 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2169 / 52
Assessed value
$301,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #364426, last renewed Nov 26, 2025.

Questions about 159 Clymer Street

Who owns 159 Clymer Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Keren Ruchel.

Does 159 Clymer Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 Clymer 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 Clymer Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 Clymer Street?

It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.

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