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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 171
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at public hall, 1st story
May 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at public hall, 4th story
May 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving at the rear yard
Nov 9, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Apr 13, 2021
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.
Apr 13, 2021
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.
Oct 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.