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159 Russell Street

Brooklyn, NY 11222BBL 3-02654-0025Map

Owner of record: Golaszewski, Ted

159 Russell Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11222. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Golaszewski, Ted. HPD has recorded 6 housing violations here, most recently on March 1, 2022.

HPD violations
6
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 1, 2022

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 6

  • 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
  • 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 13, 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.

    Feb 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 07/ 07/ 2012

    Jul 7, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front stairwell and yard

    Apr 12, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of storage of two abandoned motor cycles in front yard

    Jan 5, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 15, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide and post sign(s) at job site pursuant to subsection. noted at time of inspection observed on russell street elevation no signage provided starting 1) name, address & phone number of owner.

    Feb 19, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. note: at rear of premises drainage system missing a 6' section of leader that's missingfrom gutter connection. at roof level an approx 3" hole exists in roof

    Sep 18, 2012 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain. noted: entry stoop & railing are in disrepair - w/portions of metal railing missing & parts separating from main. holes observed at upper stoop close to door. remedy: maintain stoop.

    Dec 17, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances. noted: stoop and railings at the front entry are in disrepair. the stoop is breaking down and the railings have partially rotted away. remedy: maintain/repair

    Sep 18, 2010 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building exterior wall. defects noted: stoop stepsand railings in disrepair. rear drainage pipe improper drainage, glas s falling out of windows at rear 3rd fl. fire escape. rem: make repair

    May 22, 2010 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ comm to file cert of correction for violation #34796219m with a appearance date of 9/21/09 failure to maintain bldg missing rails broken glass on fire escape missing gutter & headers at rea

    Dec 17, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.note front stoop haspartion of handrail missing at 1st & 2nd step. front stoop stairs havecracked & broken steps. leader pipe does not connect to eaves gutter a

    Oct 6, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg defect noted at rear of bldg missing gutter & header causing improper drainage at third fl fire escape glass broken on fire escape broken hardrail at front steps 2 abandoned motorcycles

    Jul 24, 2009 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Sec pl101.1 failure to provide storm drainage where requires note the eaves gutter located at the roof of 3rd rear of bldg is missing sections of leader pipe thus does not connect to storm drain at first fl rea

    Jul 23, 2009 · Penalty $300

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner note hole in roof at top of 3rd fl exposing underlying wood structure hole is approx 6'long x 3'wide door at buck head at roof is broken at hinges roof membrane

    Jul 23, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Active

Complaints

  • General

    Doors

    Jan 5, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C0)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,907 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2654 / 25
Assessed value
$124,920
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #339921, last renewed Sep 2, 2025.

Questions about 159 Russell Street

Who owns 159 Russell Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Golaszewski, Ted.

Does 159 Russell Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 6 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 Russell Street 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 Russell Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 Russell Street?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.