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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 120
- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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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- 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 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose 1st handrail from south at west building front , 1st story
Jul 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit at cellar used conjunction with apt 1l, 1st story , apt at west
Oct 7, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - 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 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Oct 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
§ 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 - 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 of incandescent light required***
Sep 22, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 6, 2012 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 6, 2012 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.