159 Newel Street
Brooklyn, NY 11222BBL 3-02623-0012Map
Owner of record: 159 Newel Street Owner LLC
159 Newel Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11222. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 159 Newel Street Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on March 4, 2026. 17 of the 32 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 32
- DOB violations
- 16
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 59
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 · 32
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at boiler room at basement
Mar 4, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Dec 3, 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.
Jun 10, 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 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 4th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Nov 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Nov 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 at public hall, 1st story
Nov 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Nov 9, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Nov 9, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 31, 2022 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors building entrance , 1st story
Jun 15, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2021
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.
Oct 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jan 27, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at south
Nov 12, 2008 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, apartment at south
Nov 12, 2008 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Nov 12, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at south
Nov 12, 2008 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, apartment at south
Nov 12, 2008 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2l
Oct 28, 2008 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 25, 2008 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
May 2, 2001
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 26, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.
Feb 15, 1992
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty north apt 2c terman. , section '' ''
Nov 26, 1991 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.
Nov 26, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty apt 1l. , section '' ''
Nov 6, 1985 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 16
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 22, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
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
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Residence converted maintained or occupied as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families authroized by the c of o or official familes authroized records indicates premises to be legally ap
May 31, 2019 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit work noted at cellar level rear created full height partitions for (2) rooms installed water and waste lines for a (3) piece bathroom (toilet,sink.tub) and residential sink at kitchen inst
May 31, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 24, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 24, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 21, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 4L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 5, 2017 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 30, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 26, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2010 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2010 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2010 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2009 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 8, 2009 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2009 · Apt 1L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 8,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 2623 / 12
- Assessed value
- $1,562,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #327919, last renewed Oct 11, 2025.
Questions about 159 Newel Street
Who owns 159 Newel Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 159 Newel Street Owner LLC.
Does 159 Newel Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.
Is 159 Newel Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 159 Newel Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 159 Newel Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.