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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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

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 · 23

  • 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 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 18, 2025

    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 10, 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.

    Feb 25, 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 9, 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.

    Nov 22, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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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  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.