159 Starr Street
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03187-0044Map
Owner of record: Gonzalez, Diego
159 Starr Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Gonzalez, Diego. HPD has recorded 209 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 45 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 209
- DOB violations
- 22
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 100
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 · 209
- 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 6, 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 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room, 1st story
Oct 27, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jun 11, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from west at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents , rats in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door to backyard in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and west wall. in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st base cabinet from south at west wall, baseboard at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at north entrance located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 4L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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.
Nov 30, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Nov 30, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 30, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 30, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 30, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 30, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Nov 30, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - 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 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - 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 wall erected from floor to ceiling with door creating an additional room in the 5th room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 4L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials at stairs at cellar
Nov 30, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at south entrance located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 4L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 1R
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 29, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at ceiling 14 sqft fire retarded plaster at public hall, 4th story
Aug 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at bulkhead door at public hall, 4th story
Aug 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at public hall, 4th story
Aug 21, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Aug 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Aug 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Aug 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Aug 21, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges , 1st story
Aug 21, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 22
- 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 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - 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 - active
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with the commissioner's orders to obtain a permit with the dept of buildings for violation# 39165087k. no electrical permit on file to install electrical wiring in apartment 1l,
Jul 9, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with the commissioner's orders to obtain a permit with the dept of buildings for violation #39165088m. no permit on file for the removal and erection of partition walls in apt 1
Jul 9, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with the commissioners orders to obtain a permit with the dept of buildings for violation # 39165089y. no plumbing permit on file for installation of pvc pipes in apt 1l bathroo
Jul 9, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Atoi observed bx wires hanging from ceiling in interior of apartment 1l at 12:00 pm. no electrical permits on file with the department., obtain permit
Oct 28, 2025 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 1
Atoi observed removal and installation of partition wall approximately 10'c8'on 1st floor in apartment 1l, obtain permit
Oct 28, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Atoi observed workers installing new pvc piping in bathroom on 1st floor in apartment 1l, obtain permit
Oct 28, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit work noted: interior partition wall erected with locked door to subdivide room from apt at apt 1l at 1st flr. remedy: obtainpermit restore premises to prior legal condition.
May 16, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Electric
No lighting
Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open - Electric
Lighting
Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 4L
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 24, 2024 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 10, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 23, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 19, 2023 · Apt 4L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 25, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 25, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 25, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 25, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 15, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 15, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 15, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 15, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 28, 2017 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 6, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 6, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 6, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 6, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 6, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 6, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 24, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Dec 24, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Dec 24, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 14, 2015 · Apt 4L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 14, 2015 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 14, 2015 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 14, 2015 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 14, 2015 · Apt 4L
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Apr 14, 2015 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 28, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 28, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 28, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 28, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 28, 2014 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 28, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 7,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 34
- Block / lot
- 3187 / 44
- Assessed value
- $585,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #359968, last renewed May 29, 2018.
Questions about 159 Starr Street
Who owns 159 Starr Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gonzalez, Diego.
Does 159 Starr Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 209 housing violations at this property.
Is 159 Starr 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 159 Starr Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 159 Starr Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.