159 Lorimer Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-02242-0050Map
Owner of record: Mscc Realty LLC
159 Lorimer Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Mscc Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 14 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 17
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 0
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 17
- 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 5, 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 18, 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.
Mar 23, 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 27, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 200 watts minimum required
May 9, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 3 sty south apt 5 to rear fire escape. , section '' ''
May 4, 1988 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration masonary wall of boiler room pierced door opening created cellar rear.
May 4, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 213, subd. 5 m/d law discontinue use of interior room for living or provide a single opening of at least 60 percent of area of the partition to room having window opening directly to street or yard 2nd room from rear 1st sty east apt 1r. located at apt 1r
May 4, 1988 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration water closet installed in boiler room cellar rear.
May 4, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & clgs thru out 3 sty northwest apt 5. , section '' ''
May 4, 1988 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty pub hall & on boiler room door.
May 4, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of wood cabinet etc 1 sty pub hall rear.
May 4, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of stairs dangerously sloped 1 sty to cellar.
May 4, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator stored with door intact cellar east.
May 4, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster at scuttle recess 3 sty pub hall.
Apr 27, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 213, subd. 5 m/d law discontinue use of interior room for living or provide a single opening of at least 60 percent of area of the partition to room having window opening directly to street or yard 3rd room from rear 1 sty apt 1r. , section '' ''
Sep 13, 1984 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 1 sty apt 1r kitchen. , section '' ''
Sep 13, 1984 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,125 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 2242 / 50
- Assessed value
- $669,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #368723, last renewed Sep 19, 2024.
Questions about 159 Lorimer Street
Who owns 159 Lorimer Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mscc Realty LLC.
Does 159 Lorimer Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.
Is 159 Lorimer 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 Lorimer Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 159 Lorimer Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.