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
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 · 69
- 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
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 27, 2024
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 23, 2023
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 10, 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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at 1st, 2nd and 3rd stories at public hall
Jul 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at 1st, 2nd and 3rd stories at public hall
Jul 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 20, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
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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- 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.
Jul 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jul 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly fire-retard, in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department, the ceiling throughout at basement
Jul 20, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 = 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 = 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 - 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 9, 2021
Open — Violation will be reinspected - 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.
Oct 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective metal double doors leading to cellar at front yard
May 22, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Oct 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Dec 7, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 , , 1st story
Dec 7, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Dec 7, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Nov 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 25, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Nov 25, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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 missing on wall at public hall, 1st story
Nov 25, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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 24, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Nov 11, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story
Dec 11, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Oct 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.