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259 Jefferson Street

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03165-0036Map

Owner of record: 259 Jefferson Street LLC

259 Jefferson Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 259 Jefferson Street LLC. HPD has recorded 120 housing violations here, most recently on October 5, 2026. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
120
DOB violations
21
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
253

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 5, 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 · 120

  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less then 10 sq ft observed at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition consisting of two sleeping rooms created within the cockloft level, contrary to the approved scope of work under dob job no. 320419524. located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at rear at fire escape

    Jun 11, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 1l, vacate order # 260325 in the 1st room from north located at apt lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 15, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet at cellar in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections at shower stalls (total of two) at 1st cellar from north

    Jan 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration staircase created peircing ceiling, connecting 1st story apartment to cellar at cellar

    Jan 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration breach in floor with stairs installed to cellar creating duplex located at apt 1l, 1st story

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeding maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 10, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose 1st handrail from south at west building front , 1st story

    Jul 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceilng from 1st story to 2nd story at public hall stairs

    Jul 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls from 1st story to 2nd story at public hall stairs

    Jul 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls from 1st story to 2nd story at public hall stairs

    Jul 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at walls at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of floor pierced with stairs erected leading to cellar, creating an illegal duplex apartment, located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 7, 2020 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit at cellar used conjunction with apt 1l, 1st story , apt at west

    Oct 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door with key operated lock preventing entrance to egress door to rear yard in the 1st room from north located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 7, 2020 · Apt 1L

    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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 25, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 24, 2017

    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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition consisting of 2 additional rooms extending into the cock loft creating duplex apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 31, 2013 · Apt 3F

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 of incandescent light required***

    Sep 22, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling at cellar, section at east

    Aug 6, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Remove the broken or defective flooring and pave the floor with 4 inches of concrete throughout at cellar, section at east

    Aug 6, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at the ceiling throughout at cellar, section at west

    Aug 6, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2012 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2012 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also a heavy duty chain door guard in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2012 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also a heavy duty chain door guard in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2012 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also a heavy duty chain door guard in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2012 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a 1 hour fire rated sheetrock wall with a self closing door at stairs leading from cellar to 1st sty apt 1r as per approved plans located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 6, 2012 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a 1 hour fire rated sheetrock wall with a self closing door at stairs leading from cellar to 1st sty apt 1l as per approved plans located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 6, 2012 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stys all balconies at fire escape, section ''rear'', at north

    Aug 6, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of a wrought iron railing erected at bldg front sidewalk obstructing safe egress away from the drop ladder at fire escape

    Aug 6, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    The premises formerly a vacant building are now occupied by other than a caretaker without obtaining a certificate of occupancy ..

    Aug 6, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Remove the broken or defective flooring and pave the floor with 4 inches of concrete throughout at cellar, section at west

    Aug 6, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also a heavy duty chain door guard in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2012 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained.

    Mar 17, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damaged all walls , ceilings and floors make habitable in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story

    Mar 10, 2011 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damaged all walls ceilings and floors make habitable in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story

    Mar 10, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 21

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    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

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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
  • 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

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. at the time of inspection, i observed the third-floor apartment 2 f with two additional rooms on top of the two bedrooms and

    Jul 27, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or the department of building records. partition erected creating room(2) two rooms for sleeping at cockloft. no vacate warranted. remedy: discontinue illegal us

    Jun 17, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and/or department of building records. floor pierced with stairs installed creating an illegal duplex apartment in conjunction with 1st story apartment a cellar. rooms

    Jan 7, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work without permit.noted at time of inspection observed cut out created in floor in apt 1l with metal and wooden staircase installed converting apt 1l to cellar.also full height partition walls sub-dividing ce

    Feb 9, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records.dob records indicate cellar as ordinary use.at time of inspection observed cellar set up arranged for sleeping w

    Feb 9, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o &/or dept of bldg records. stairs installed breeching floor leading to cellar at 1st sty apt#1l,creating an illegal duplex apt. partitions erected creating an illega

    Oct 7, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner re:installation of gas furnaces in each apt. on 2nd & 3rd flrs in a small closet space having cold air returns were not connected to wall and sealed closed.with

    Oct 4, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner re: gas furnaces foreach apt for 2nd, 3rd flrs were installed in a small closet room. having gas lines in same room w/open cold air returns which makes the room

    Oct 4, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 28-118.3.3. major alteration to exits w/o obtaining new c/o at time of inspection observed major alt performed to bldg permitted under signed-off work permit #320419524 which altered the exits/egress of

    Aug 15, 2012 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit.@ time of inspec observed @ cellar level active work in progress finishing drywall partitions & ceilings,installation of five-rated doors & frames & re-location of hvac equipment.note:work doe

    Aug 15, 2012 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Zoning non-compliant to permitted rear yard obstructions.@ time of inspection of 6fam multiple dwelling located in a r6-residential district observed the illegal installation of hvac equipments @ rear yard,6 un

    Aug 15, 2012 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approved amendments.@ time of inspec observed work @ premises non-conforming to signed off job#320419524 w/ creation of a openings under main stair

    Aug 15, 2012 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 1RBASE

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 1RBASE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 31, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 1LBASE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 1LBASE

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 22, 2025 · Apt 1LBASE

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 18, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 9, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Outside building

    Porch/balcony

    Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 30, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 23, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 4, 2020 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 5, 2019 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 24, 2018 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 8, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 8, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 8, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 22, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 22, 2011 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 22, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 22, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Mar 22, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 22, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Mar 22, 2011 · Apt 1L

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,125 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
34
Block / lot
3165 / 36
Assessed value
$467,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #331283, last renewed Aug 15, 2025.

Questions about 259 Jefferson Street

Who owns 259 Jefferson Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 259 Jefferson Street LLC.

Does 259 Jefferson Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 120 housing violations at this property.

Is 259 Jefferson 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 Jefferson Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 259 Jefferson Street?

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.