259 Varet Street

Brooklyn, NY 11206BBL 3-03110-0025Map

Owner of record: Goldstone 257 Varet Street Realty,

259 Varet Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11206. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Goldstone 257 Varet Street Realty,. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 54
ECB violations: 18
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 54

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 7, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 internal hgh pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 internal high pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed

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High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external high pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 11, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 20, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued - failure to file 2017 external high pressure boiler inspection
Mar 16, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued - failure to file 2017 internal high pressure boiler inspection
Mar 16, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 9, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 12, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 28, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 5, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
High pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file 2013 annual high pressure boiler inspection
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 18, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - active
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 24, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 7, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 15, 2012
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 23, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 17, 2007
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 2, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 23, 2006
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 12, 2005
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Nov 19, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 30, 2003
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
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Aug 23, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 18, 2001
Dob violation - active
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 18, 2001
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
3f2652
Feb 1, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
3f2652
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - resolved
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
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
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

ECB violations · 18

Class - 1
Cease use items: 1) unsecure, detached car buffer. 2)extremely rusted governor rope; replace. 3)gap between basement hoistway doors exposing hoistway. 4) worn right brake pad; gap between pad and drum approxima
Nov 28, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/o permit. observed modified sprinkler system for all flrs (added sprk. heads, replaced pipes) no permit on nyc department of buidingsrecord. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condi
Jul 26, 2008 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered bldg occupied w/o valid cofo.job#301196079,alteration 1,issued05/13/05,expired:03/10/06 to convert from mfg. to artist studios.2nd flr rm 2d now being occupied as an office.noted:1 female w/ 2 desks
Oct 3, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Filing a false cert. of correc.w/the nyc d.o.b.pursuant to sec.26-126.2,respondent filed a cert. of correc.for notice of vio#34519437p on 05/05/06.an inspection made on 8/23/06,which resulted nov#34535288k
Aug 23, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Hazardous
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o. noted: job #301196079, alteration 1, issued: 5/13/06 to convert manufacturing to artist studios, 3rd & 4th fls now used as a residence. rm 3a used as a kitchen w/propan
May 5, 2006
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Noted: failure to post contractor's sign. remedy: provide contractor's sign.
Jan 18, 2006
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Noted: exit passageway totally obstructed ground level east side yard passage blocked by constr. debris. remedy: remove obstructions.
Jan 18, 2006 · Penalty $480
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Noted: exit stair & passageway required width decreased by obstructions- throughout east end passages/stair constr. debris & equipment. remedy: remove obstruction.
Jan 18, 2006
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Noted: altered bldg. occupied w/a valid c of o altered under alt #1, 301196079 issued 05-13-05 expires 03-10-06. presently 4th fl n/e unit is used as architectural offices w/4 computer worker stations & 4 emplo
Jan 18, 2006
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Noted: failure to provide appoved plan at premises at time of inspection constr. wall details, appl. # & equipment windows, doors etc.. schedules (appl. #301196079, alt 1, issued 05-13-05) missiong on amended p
Jan 18, 2006 · Penalty $130
Resolve

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Non-hazardous
Work without a permit note at front east of building roll down gate approx 12ft wide x 10 ft high erected without permit.remedy:obtain permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition.
Sep 17, 2003 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Hazardous
Exit passageway:that obstruction note roll down gate approx 12ft wide x 10ft high erected at front ofexit passageway.remedy:remove obstruction.
Sep 17, 2003 · Penalty $480
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall.note at east and west sidesof building are vertical and horizontal cracks approx.1' wide with lo ose and missing bricks at various locations.remedy;maintain exterior b
Aug 20, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to maintain building hazardous defect is.at east interior metal exit staris is rotten and have large holes at various locations.remedy:repair and/or replace staris forthwith.
Aug 20, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records. 2nd fl has 5 bedrooms, a ktchen and 3pc bathroom. also, 3rd fl. has been converted from factory use to loft apt. similar to 2nd fl. remedy: discontinue illega
Jan 18, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. bldg entrances & rear exits on 2nd & 3rd fl. lofts obstructed by steel roll up gates. also exit lighting missing & defective throughtout all 4 fl of bldg & rear egress stair not illuminate
Jan 18, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
35p17,30o2,57o2,58o2,59o2,60m7,11q7. 60-provide counterweight buffer spring.
Oct 7, 1995
Resolve
Non-hazardous
02m,14m,18h,19m,38x,57o.
Mar 5, 1991
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Elevator apartment building (D7)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 4
Residential units: 16
Building area: 21,924 ft²
Lot area: 6,750 ft²
Zoning: M1-2
Community board: 301
Council district: 34
Block / lot: 3110 / 25
Assessed value: $1,200,150
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 259 Varet Street

Who owns 259 Varet Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Goldstone 257 Varet Street Realty,.

Does 259 Varet Street have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 259 Varet Street 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 259 Varet Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 259 Varet Street?

It has 16 residential units and 18 units in total.

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