59 Herbert Street
Brooklyn, NY 11222BBL 3-02827-0029Map
Owner of record: Farino Josephine
59 Herbert Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11222. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Farino Josephine. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 34 of the 46 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.
- HPD violations
- 46
- DOB violations
- 13
- 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 · 46
- 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 4, 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
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.
Jun 9, 2025
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 10, 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 - 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 25, 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 - 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 9, 2021
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
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 - 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 9, 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.
Oct 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the foyer located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in north-2 room and in the 1st room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed elecrtical wire at east and south walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling and south wall and make all electrical outlets operable in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood baseboard in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, north and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wood baseboard in the foyer located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing stove in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 23, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor bathroom 2 sty apt 4. , section '' ''
Jan 19, 1989 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit door unhinged 2 sty east apt 2 room from rear. , section '' ''
Jan 19, 1989 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture 2 sty east apt 2r bathroom. located at apt 2r
Jan 19, 1989 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 1 to 2 sty public hall.
Jan 19, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty east apt 2r. located at apt 2r
Jan 19, 1989 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department interior window frames thru out 2 sty east apt 2r. , section '' ''
Jan 19, 1989 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-16.01 adm code reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl 2 sty east apt 2r bathroom. , section '' ''
Jan 19, 1989 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 2 sty east apt 2r. , section '' ''
Jan 19, 1989 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code provide proper cover for pit cellar front.
Jan 19, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard entrance 3 sty west apt 3l. , section '' ''
Jan 14, 1989 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of peephole to height entrance door 3 sty west apt 3l. , section '' ''
Jan 14, 1989 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door entrance 3 sty west apt 3l bathroom. , section '' ''
Jan 14, 1989 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard 3 sty west apt 3l. , section '' ''
Jan 14, 1989 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty west apt 3l. , section '' ''
Jan 14, 1989 · Apt 3L
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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
Jan 14, 1989
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrails street to bldg.
Jan 14, 1989
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 13
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - 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 - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2009 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 19, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jun 19, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jun 19, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 19, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 19, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 19, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 19, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 19, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Floor
Jun 19, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close
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- Electric
Lighting
Jun 19, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Floor
Jun 19, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 19, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 5,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 2827 / 29
- Assessed value
- $975,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #328237, last renewed Dec 16, 2025.
Questions about 59 Herbert Street
Who owns 59 Herbert Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Farino Josephine.
Does 59 Herbert Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.
Is 59 Herbert Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 4 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 59 Herbert Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 59 Herbert Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.