159 Graham Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-03052-0026Map
Owner of record: Esnormal LLC
159 Graham Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 6 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Esnormal LLC. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 1 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 23
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 122
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 23
- 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 18, 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.
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.
Apr 9, 2021
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 22, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 100 watts minimum required. light fixture present
Sep 12, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 0f incandescent light required.(fixture prescent)***
May 19, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the kitchen located at apt c2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt C2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt C2
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt c2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt C2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt c2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt C2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the 1st closet from north at east wall wall, 2nd closet from north at east wall wall, ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt c2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt C2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the kitchen located at apt c2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt C2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance located at apt c2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt C2
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 located at apt c2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt C2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). -missing- located at apt c2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt C2
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 = 1; in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt c2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt C2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide ventilation for water closet compartment and/or bathroom and file application for approval before doing work ... in the bathroom located at apt c2, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt C2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective mortar joints at brick above 1st window from south at building front
May 22, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal stop at top of drop ladder at west fire escape at south side building
May 22, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at east and west fire escapes at south side building
May 22, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete facade between 1st and 2nd story at building front
May 22, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 18
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 27, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 15, 2021
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Install approximately 16 linear feet of sidewalk shed on the.graham avenue side of building, and wrap the sidewalk shed around to the montrose avenue side an additional 16 linear feet
Jun 21, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 30, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
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 - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Sep 28, 1988
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Sep 28, 1988
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Sep 28, 1988
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35584446y issued 8/4/21 and file certificate of correction purstuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain building walls o
Sep 22, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls or apurtenances. noted: at time of inspection observed at exp#1(montrose ave side)& exp#4(graham ave side)bricks falling apart in many area at 3rd fl & 4th fl & also parapet wall
Aug 4, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Exp1 (montrose ave side) bricks shifting on 4th floor under sill area about 3 brick high and top part of 3rd floor window shifting out about 2in out, bricks falling apart in many areas also on exp 1 side. exp4
Jun 18, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg-noted-timber beams & joist in cellar rotted and termite eaten. remedy-replace broken & cracked timbers & joeit immediatly & return to legal condition.
Jul 16, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building interior. defects are structure damark to timber beams and joist in cellar level. beams and joist are termite eaten, rotten, cracked and broken in various places. 2" waste pipe
Sep 30, 1999 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 26, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 26, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Ventilation system
Dec 26, 2018 · Apt B2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 26, 2018 · Apt B2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 26, 2018 · Apt B2
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Dec 26, 2018 · Apt B2
Close - General
Ventilation system
Dec 26, 2018 · Apt C1
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 26, 2018 · Apt C1
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Dec 26, 2018 · Apt C1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2014 · Apt 1B
Close
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- General
Ceramic-tile
Nov 16, 2012 · Apt 2C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 9, 2012 · Apt C2
Close - General
Windows
Oct 9, 2012 · Apt C2
Close - General
Fire-escape
May 21, 2012 · Apt BLD
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 21, 2012 · Apt BLD
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 21, 2012 · Apt BLD
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 21, 2012 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 21, 2012 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2012 · Apt C1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2012 · Apt C1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2012 · Apt A2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2012 · Apt A2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2012 · Apt C1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2012 · Apt C1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2012 · Apt C1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2012 · Apt D2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2012 · Apt D2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 9, 2011 · Apt NA
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 9, 2011 · Apt NA
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 9, 2011 · Apt NA
Close - General
Fire-escape
Dec 9, 2011 · Apt NA
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 9, 2011 · Apt NA
Close - General
Doors
Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 2C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 7, 2011 · Apt 2C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 7, 2011 · Apt A2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 7, 2011 · Apt A2
Close - General
Windows
Dec 28, 2010 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 28, 2010 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2010 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 24, 2010 · Apt A2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 23, 2010 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 12, 2010 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2010 · Apt 1C
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Mar 7, 2010 · Apt 1C
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Feb 23, 2010 · Apt 1C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 23, 2010 · Apt 1C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 23, 2010 · Apt 1C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,808 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 301
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3052 / 26
- Assessed value
- $739,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #305246, last renewed —.
Questions about 159 Graham Avenue
Who owns 159 Graham Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Esnormal LLC.
Does 159 Graham Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.
Is 159 Graham Avenue 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 Graham Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 159 Graham 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.