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159 Wythe Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11249BBL 3-02326-0002Map

Owner of record: Williamsburg 157-159 Wythe Avenue, L.l.c .

159 Wythe Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11249. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Williamsburg 157-159 Wythe Avenue, L.l.c .. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2026. 5 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
27
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
15
HPD complaints
12

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 7, 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 · 27

  • 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 7, 2026

    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.

    May 6, 2026

    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 21, 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 12, 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 11, 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 29, 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 29, 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 16, 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 12, 2024

    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 22, 2023

    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.

    Nov 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage at compactor closet, 1st story

    Jul 11, 2023

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of ..household items and boxes at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 28, 2023

    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 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Dec 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of a stopper at public hall, 2nd story

    Dec 17, 2022

    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 15, 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.

    Nov 15, 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.

    Mar 2, 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.

    Mar 2, 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.

    Apr 16, 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 13, 2021

    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 22, 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.

    Dec 6, 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 14, 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.

    Mar 2, 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 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 9, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 15

  • Class - 2

    Failure to ensure each worker is in compliance with bc 3321.2.1. at time of inspection premises under permit # b00594677-i1-gc observed alex alberto, alexander maynor, elinzon yamir, raul geovani engaging in co

    Jan 28, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to apporved document at the tiem fo inspection of an actiev jobsite of a 4 story building i observed work being performed trhoughout the building upon inspection of the basement level i ob

    Nov 25, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents at the time fo inspection of an actiev constructiuon in a 4 story building i obsveed 2 side by side structural beams supportoing the second floor and a

    Nov 25, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. at the time of my inspections it was observed that the underside of sidewalk shed was not provided w/lighting. the observed(vandal)proof lighting was not

    Jul 26, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accepted construction documents at job site at time of inspection. at the time of inspection it was observed that the contractors installed shoring throughout the job site but could

    May 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec: bc 3309.10. failure to protect or adequately protect adjoining properties during construction or demolition operations. @ time of insp it was observed that the contractors failed to install roof protection

    May 18, 2018 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. at the time of inspection it was observed that the contractors installed a new cmu wall w/grout & installed stell. permit#321195087 states concrete work not authorized-concrete placement,form

    May 18, 2018 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Construction superintendent failed to perform duties per code. at the time of inspection it was observed that the construction superintendent je mun failed to perform duties but not signing his log daily which

    May 18, 2018 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Construction super failure to perform duties.at time of inspectionit was observed that on an actinve construction site the super was not on site.je mun last daily log was filled for 9-26-17 more than 2 weeks al

    Oct 13, 2017 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements.construction debris all over the premises.contractor was storing removed bricks on existing floors.therfore site was filled w/debris on every f

    Oct 13, 2017 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to notify dob prior to commencement of earthwork.at the time of inspection it was observed that contractor failed to obtain reqd dob notification confomation work prior to observed excavation work of ap

    Oct 13, 2017 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work w/o permit.at the time of inspection it was observed an active construciton site where temporary electrical lights w/outlets were observed w/o any electric permit posted of filed prior to this w

    Oct 13, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failur to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction-no toe boards,no guardrails.at the time of inspection oit ewas observed missing guardrails at 2nd fl around floor openings preven

    Oct 13, 2017 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc3309.11:failure to protect or adequately protect adj properties during construction or demolition operation(tree protection missing)at the time of inspection it was observed that tree protection in front of t

    Oct 13, 2017 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Vc3304.7:failure to provide adequate egress from excvation(adequate means of exit from excavation)at time of inspection it was observed that the reqd ladder was not extending enough from the excavation area at

    Oct 13, 2017

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Sprinkler

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 26, 2023 · Apt 4N

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 26, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 25, 2023 · Apt TRASHR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 14, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2022 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 11, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close

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 (S5)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
6
Building area
8,469 ft²
Lot area
2,980 ft²
Zoning
M1-2/R6A
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2326 / 2
Assessed value
$1,177,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #331483, last renewed Jul 22, 2026.

Questions about 159 Wythe Avenue

Who owns 159 Wythe Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Williamsburg 157-159 Wythe Avenue, L.l.c ..

Does 159 Wythe Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 Wythe 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 Wythe Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 Wythe Avenue?

It has 6 residential units and 7 units in total.

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