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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

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 4, 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
1
About 13% of the building's 8 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 · 32

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at boiler room at basement

    Mar 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Dec 3, 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 10, 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.

    Mar 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Nov 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Nov 9, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 9, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors building entrance , 1st story

    Jun 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    May 24, 2021

    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.

    Oct 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Jan 27, 2009

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Nov 12, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    May 2, 2001

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.

    Feb 15, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.

    Nov 26, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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

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

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.