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159 Central Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03208-0001Map

Owner of record: 159 Central Ave Corp

159 Central Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 159 Central Ave Corp. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 9 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
21
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
16

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 · 21

  • 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 19, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 29, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refridgerator with door intact at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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, 2024

    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 21, 2023

    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.

    Mar 21, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 23, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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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.

    Feb 23, 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 7, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard

    Nov 13, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Sep 23, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Sep 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Sep 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes : proper operation of the drop ladder blocked by cables at fire escape in front of the building

    Jul 24, 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 100 watts required lights not on.

    Mar 5, 2007

    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 , 100 watts minimum required

    Mar 4, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 16

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 2, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work except to make site safe contact boro. comm. office

    Oct 17, 2015

    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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    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 3, 2008

    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 31, 2005

    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

    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

    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 · 4

  • Class - 1

    Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order.noted:at the time of inspection vacate sticker was observed to have been removed as per compliant#3408308 vacate was issued on 7/19/16 by badge#2680 for:no appro

    Jan 31, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work doesn't conform to approved construction document &/or approved amendments.inspection drawing 10/2/14 alt-2 job#320610175(obsection),plan don't indicate 2cold box @cellar level.2.cellar level layout not cl

    Aug 9, 2016 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Residence altered for occupancy for mor than the illegaly approved no of families noted a legal mixed use bldg w/ 2 class a apt an 2nd fl & 2 on 3rd fl has been converted into 1 1st fl 1 class a & 2 sros 2 3rd

    Apr 9, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Noted at cellar lvl found full height sheet rock partitions to create 2 seperate rooms & electrical bx connections thru-out installed w/o a permit rem: obtain all required permits

    Apr 9, 2012

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Dec 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Dec 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 21, 2021 · Apt G2NDFL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 21, 2021 · Apt G2NDFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 9, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
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  • General

    Ventilation system

    Nov 1, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 25, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 30, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 21, 2013 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 21, 2013 · Apt 2L

    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 (S4)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
4,125 ft²
Lot area
2,450 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
34
Block / lot
3208 / 1
Assessed value
$469,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #365282, last renewed Nov 21, 2024.

Questions about 159 Central Avenue

Who owns 159 Central Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 159 Central Ave Corp.

Does 159 Central Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 Central 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 Central Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 Central Avenue?

It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.

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