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159 South 2 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02406-0037Map

Owner of record: Or 159 S 2 LLC

159 South 2 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1907 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 21 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Or 159 S 2 LLC. HPD has recorded 171 housing violations here, most recently on May 9, 2026. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 22 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
171
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
303

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 9, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
22
About 100% of the building's 21 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 171

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 9, 2026 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the bathroom located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 9, 2026 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 9, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 9, 2026 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance lower sash at fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 9, 2026 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 9, 2026 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 2nd and 7th marble tread from bottom from landing at public hall stairs, 1st story

    May 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at public hall, 1st story

    May 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door at all openings to public hall other than apt main entrance door from door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story

    May 23, 2023

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at public hall, 4th story

    May 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all balconys all stories front of the building at fire escape

    May 10, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 25, 2022 · Apt 10

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 25, 2022 · Apt 10

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 25, 2022 · Apt 10

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 10

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at riser top in the 5th room from north located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 10

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the 1st room from north located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to room with fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 10

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood jamb and casing at entrance door in the 5th room from north located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 10

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at riser top in the 1st room from north located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 10

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 10

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator doors in the kitchen located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 14

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving at the rear yard

    Nov 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved fire rated door at the west exit from the public hall to the rearr yard , 1st story

    Nov 9, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at the west fire escape at the rear yard

    Nov 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at the 1st and 3rd story balconies of the west stack at the rear of the building

    Nov 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 9, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Nov 9, 2021 · Apt 9

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at the west exit from the public hall to the rearr yard , 1st story

    Nov 9, 2021

    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.

    Apr 13, 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 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Sep 14, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 9, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Sep 14, 2019 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing on wall at party wall balcony, 1st story

    Sep 14, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at party wall balcony, 1st story

    Sep 14, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at party wall balcony, 1st story

    Sep 14, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at party wall balcony, 1st story

    Sep 14, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak throgh ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Sep 14, 2019 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Sep 14, 2019 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Sep 14, 2019 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Sep 14, 2019 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the steam raiser in the 5th room from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Sep 14, 2019 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak through ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 9, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Sep 14, 2019 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 9, 3rd story, apartment at north

    Sep 14, 2019 · Apt 9

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with door intact at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Feb 22, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 7, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 7, 2016

    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
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work immediately,make site safe

    Oct 10, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes. dob records indicates bldg to be legally approved as a class'a'm.d. new apt #3 on 1 floor illegally used/converted to transient

    Jun 8, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. lack of a system ofautomatic sprinklers. where required per bc903.2 & 27-954 for transient use. remedy: disc illegal occupancy.

    Jun 8, 2016 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner failure to provide #of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 & 27-366 fortransient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jun 8, 2016 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jun 8, 2016 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records.south section of cellar occupied as living quarters.remedy:discontinue illegal use of cellar.work without a permit(work noted) having erecte

    Jun 26, 1992

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 4, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 4, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 10

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 24, 2024 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 3, 2023 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 24, 2023 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 24, 2022 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 24, 2022 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2021 · Apt 10

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Sep 18, 2019 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 18, 2019 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 18, 2019 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 18, 2019 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 10, 2019 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 10, 2019 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 12, 2019 · Apt 15

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 12, 2019 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 12, 2019 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 12, 2019 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 12, 2019 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 12, 2019 · Apt 15

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Jun 12, 2019 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 14, 2018 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 24, 2018 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 24, 2018 · Apt 15

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 23, 2017 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 5, 2016 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 5, 2016 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 5, 2016 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 5, 2016 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 5, 2016 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Feb 5, 2016 · Apt 19

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1907
Floors
5
Residential units
21
Building area
16,313 ft²
Lot area
3,750 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2406 / 37
Assessed value
$1,313,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #306475, last renewed Sep 18, 2025.

Questions about 159 South 2 Street

Who owns 159 South 2 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Or 159 S 2 LLC.

Does 159 South 2 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 171 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 South 2 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 22 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 159 South 2 Street built?

City records list 1907 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 South 2 Street?

It has 21 residential units and 23 units in total.

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