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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

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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
6
About 100% of the building's 6 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 · 35

  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    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.

    Nov 20, 2025

    Open — Info 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.

    Nov 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    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 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Aug 31, 2021

    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 ...

    Aug 31, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Aug 31, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Nov 14, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required.(fixture present)

    May 22, 2013

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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

DatePriceTypeUnits
Dec 22, 2025$2,700,000Rentals - 4-10 unit8

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.