159 Nassau Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11222BBL 3-02651-0032Map
Owner of record: 122 Franklin Street LLC
159 Nassau Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11222. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 122 Franklin Street LLC. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 28 of the 35 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 35
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 13
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 · 35
- 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.
May 5, 2026
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.
Nov 20, 2025
Open — Info 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.
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.
Mar 1, 2022
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 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective counter top at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 2nd door from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 2nd door frame from west at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 4L
Open — Certification postponment denied - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov certified late
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- CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .... in the entrance located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 4L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood panel at all walls in the 4th room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Aug 31, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Aug 31, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ...
Aug 31, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Aug 31, 2021
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 ...
Aug 31, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Aug 31, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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 12, 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.
Apr 12, 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.
Nov 14, 2016
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.
Feb 23, 2015
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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required.(fixture present)
May 22, 2013
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fire proof self closing door with key operated deadbolt & latch set peephole & chain door guard at entrance to 4 sty west apt.
Aug 10, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide one hour fire retarding material as a seal for transoms over all door openings to public hall 4 sty east apt.
Aug 10, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide one hour fire retarding material as a seal for transoms over all door openings to public hall 4 sty west apt.
Aug 10, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fire proof self closing door to all door openings to public hall other than apt entrance door at 4 sty west apt.
Aug 10, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fire proof self closing door at all door openings to public hall other than apt entrance door at 4 sty east apt.
Aug 10, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide approved fire proof self closing door with keyoperated deadbolt & latch set peephole & chain door guard at entrance to 4 sty east apt.
Aug 10, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration partition created forming one room at cellar front.
Aug 10, 1984
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 1st sty apts 1l. , section '' ''
Aug 10, 1984 · Apt 1L
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 5
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - 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
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 · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 4L
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 4L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 11, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 11, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2003 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2003 · Apt BLDG.
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $2,700,000 | Rentals - 4-10 unit | 8 |
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,250 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 2651 / 32
- Assessed value
- $1,037,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #302024, last renewed Sep 21, 2024.
Questions about 159 Nassau Avenue
Who owns 159 Nassau Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 122 Franklin Street LLC.
Does 159 Nassau Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.
Is 159 Nassau Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 159 Nassau Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 159 Nassau Avenue?
It has 6 residential units and 8 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.