159 Greenpoint Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11222BBL 3-02559-0054Map
Owner of record: Greenpoint Dupont LLC
159 Greenpoint Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11222. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Greenpoint Dupont LLC. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on November 1, 2023.
- HPD violations
- 13
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 72
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 13
- ANon-hazardous
§ 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 frame at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stopper at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 1, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 10, 2022
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 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 8, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 8, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 8, 2015 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 21, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material on the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 21, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling around the scuttle hatch at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 21, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective scuttle hatch cover at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 14, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 2
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Feb 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 4, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 20, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 20, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 17, 2016 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2015 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 28, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 28, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 28, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 28, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 8, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 8, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 8, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 12, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jun 12, 2015 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 13, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 13, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2014 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 20, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - General
Doors
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,125 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 2559 / 54
- Assessed value
- $1,035,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #326078, last renewed Sep 22, 2025.
Questions about 159 Greenpoint Avenue
Who owns 159 Greenpoint Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Greenpoint Dupont LLC.
Does 159 Greenpoint Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.
Is 159 Greenpoint 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 Greenpoint Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 159 Greenpoint Avenue?
It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.