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259 Kingsland Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11222BBL 3-02688-0015Map

Owner of record: 247 North 8th Street Corp.

259 Kingsland Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11222. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 247 North 8th Street Corp.. HPD has recorded 69 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
69
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
67

What to know

Concern
2 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
2
About 33% 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 · 69

  • 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

    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 27, 2024

    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 23, 2023

    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 10, 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at 1st, 2nd and 3rd stories at public hall

    Jul 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at 1st, 2nd and 3rd stories at public hall

    Jul 20, 2021

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

    Jul 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Jul 20, 2021

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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

    Jul 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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.

    Jul 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Jul 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly fire-retard, in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department, the ceiling throughout at basement

    Jul 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material, all walls and ceiling at all stories at public hall

    Jul 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at all stories at public hall

    Jul 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material, all walls and ceiling at all stories at public hall stairs

    Jul 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at all stories at public hall stairs

    Jul 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant sheetrock at ceiling ( south side) at cellar

    Jun 17, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioning unit protruding beyond window sill at 3rd story balcony, building rear, west side

    Jun 17, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 3R

    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 9, 2021

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • 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 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective metal double doors leading to cellar at front yard

    May 22, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story

    May 22, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2018 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Dec 7, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 7, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 , , 1st story

    Dec 7, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Dec 7, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 7, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 7, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 7, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 7, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak water penetration from exterior of west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 7, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 7, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Nov 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 on wall at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 11, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 11, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Dec 11, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water 160 degrees f exceeding maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees f in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 21, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 24, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 21, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 20, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 17, 2019 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 17, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 16, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 16, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 30, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 27, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 25, 2018 · Apt 3L

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 22, 2018 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 22, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 26, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 26, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 16, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 10, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 10, 2015 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 19, 2015 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 17, 2015 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 18, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 17, 2014 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 17, 2014 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 7, 2014 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Mar 19, 2014 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 19, 2014 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 19, 2014 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 19, 2014 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jul 12, 2013 · 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 (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,875 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
301
Council district
33
Block / lot
2688 / 15
Assessed value
$603,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #307490, last renewed Jun 11, 2025.

Questions about 259 Kingsland Avenue

Who owns 259 Kingsland Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 247 North 8th Street Corp..

Does 259 Kingsland Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 69 housing violations at this property.

Is 259 Kingsland Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 33% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 259 Kingsland Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 259 Kingsland Avenue?

It has 6 residential units.

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