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159 St Nicholas Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03261-0001Map

Owner of record: 159 Santa Claus Holdings LLC

159 St Nicholas 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 Santa Claus Holdings LLC. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on April 14, 2023. 5 of the 36 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
36
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
46

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 14, 2023

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 · 36

  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable door lock installed on entrance door to room with the fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 14, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Apr 14, 2023

    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 wood balcony erected on top of roof extension at (building rear)

    Apr 14, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood balcony (combustible material) erected on top of roof extension creating hazard/obstrcution to second mean of egress to (fire escape)

    Apr 14, 2023

    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 14, 2022

    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.

    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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 24, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 24, 2021 · Apt 2L

    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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective wire mesh glass pane at building entrance door , 1st story

    Feb 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Feb 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Jan 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box -- at public hall

    Jan 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Jan 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 at public hall

    Jan 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 21, 2021

    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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    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 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots and plants at 3rd storybalcony , at rear

    Apr 18, 2018

    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 29, 2017

    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

    Aug 2, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 .. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 2, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 2, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 2, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Aug 2, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes 2''x 8''x4 ft wood lumber on 2nd story balcony at fire escape

    Feb 23, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of metal fence store under drop ladder at fire escape

    Feb 23, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder .. at fire escape

    Feb 23, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 24, 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 100 watt minimum required fixture present light not on

    Dec 7, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Feb 15, 1991 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of tables wood chest washing machine & household articles 2 sty public hall.

    Nov 26, 1973

    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 partitions erected in cellar creating rooms.

    Nov 26, 1973

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling bathroom cellar rear.

    Nov 26, 1973

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 13

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    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

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
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  • 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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Work w/o permit.observed wood frame deck on top of garage at exp #3 aprox 21' ft wide 25' ft length 5' ft height fence is 5 ft height.gate next to fire escape that can open in case of fire.deck(on top of garage

    Apr 14, 2023 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. observed: approx 20f by 30f about 6f high wooden fence erected on top of garage located at exp#3(rear elevation). no dob permits issued for this work. fencing erected altered access to fire

    Feb 10, 2017

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 1, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 13, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 13, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 13, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 13, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jan 13, 2022 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 24, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Nov 21, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Close
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  • General

    Ventilation system

    Nov 21, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Nov 21, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Nov 21, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 21, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 21, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 21, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 3, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2021 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 28, 2021 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 19, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 8, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 21, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 21, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 21, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 21, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 21, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 21, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 21, 2017 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 12, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 12, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 12, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 12, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 12, 2008 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 12, 2008 · Apt 1B

    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
4,500 ft²
Lot area
2,250 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3261 / 1
Assessed value
$366,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #364050, last renewed Jul 16, 2026.

Questions about 159 St Nicholas Avenue

Who owns 159 St Nicholas Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 159 Santa Claus Holdings LLC.

Does 159 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 St Nicholas 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 St Nicholas Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 St Nicholas 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.