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159 Wilson Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03219-0002Map

Owner of record: 159 Wilson INC.

159 Wilson Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 159 Wilson INC.. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on November 20, 2025. 13 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 20, 2025

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 · 26

  • 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 20, 2025

    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.

    Jun 11, 2025

    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.

    Nov 29, 2024

    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 12, 2024

    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 27, 2023

    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.

    Nov 14, 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.

    Mar 2, 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 13, 2021

    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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    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 31, 2019

    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.

    Oct 14, 2015

    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.

    Feb 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 a minimum of 100 watts incandescent light required. light fixture present. at front areaway

    May 11, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 24, 2007 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 24, 2007 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 24, 2007 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 24, 2007 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 24, 2007 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets wash basin faucet in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 24, 2007 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 213, subd. 5 m/d law discontinue use of interior room for living or provide a single opening of at least 60 percent of area of the partition to room having window opening directly to street or yard between north 1 room and north 2 room in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 24, 2007 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also entrance 2 sty west apt 2r. located at apt 2r

    Mar 13, 1995 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty east apt 2l.

    Mar 13, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty apt 3l. , section '' ''

    Mar 13, 1995 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose door knob 3 sty north apt 3l entrance. , section '' ''

    Mar 13, 1995 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2 sty north apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Mar 13, 1995 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Section 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 1 sty class a apt now being used as store bldg changed to 4 apts

    Mar 13, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    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
  • 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

    Jul 25, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • General

    Window guards

    Mar 28, 2012 · 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
4,300 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
34
Block / lot
3219 / 2
Assessed value
$477,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #311811, last renewed Dec 17, 2025.

Questions about 159 Wilson Avenue

Who owns 159 Wilson Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 159 Wilson INC..

Does 159 Wilson Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 Wilson 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 Wilson Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 Wilson 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.