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159 Lee Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02212-0001Map

Owner of record: David Sander, As Trustee

159 Lee Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 2 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is David Sander, As Trustee. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 12 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
38
DOB violations
3
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 May 5, 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 · 38

  • 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 5, 2026

    Open — 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 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 28, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Mar 28, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors all stry''s pub hall on wall near stairs at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 28, 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 26, 2024

    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 10, 2024

    Open — 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 23, 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 7, 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 25, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 11, 2021 · Apt 3

    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 ''missing'' at public hall, 1st story

    May 11, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    May 11, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    May 11, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    May 11, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    May 11, 2021

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of tables and boxes blocking drop ladder at fire escape, rear of building

    Mar 8, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 10, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of a steel hatch at 4th story balcony blocking stairs leading to 3rd story balcony

    May 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of a steel hatch between the third story balcony and second story ladder at fire escape

    Mar 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Mar 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at all stories at public hall

    Mar 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 100 watt minimum

    Mar 20, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 100 watts minimum required

    Nov 21, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 100 watts lights not on

    Nov 12, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of refrigerator and household articles 4 sty pub hall scuttle recess.

    Nov 18, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit doors bottom cellar stair enclosure and boiler room.

    Nov 18, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 & 3 sty pub hall.

    Nov 18, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage cardboard cellar thru out.

    Nov 18, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 4th sty public hall.

    Nov 18, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Nov 18, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors all stys pub hall on wall near stairs.

    Nov 18, 1983

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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.

    Nov 18, 1983

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Nov 18, 1983

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

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 (S2)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
2
Building area
4,893 ft²
Lot area
1,750 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2212 / 1
Assessed value
$183,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #366908, last renewed Aug 18, 2025.

Questions about 159 Lee Avenue

Who owns 159 Lee Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is David Sander, As Trustee.

Does 159 Lee Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 Lee Avenue 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 Lee Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 Lee Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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