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259 Himrod Street

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03269-0039Map

Owner of record: Bongiovi, Luz Stella

259 Himrod 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 Bongiovi, Luz Stella. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on April 9, 2021. 4 of the 19 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
19
DOB violations
14
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 9, 2021

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
5
About 83% of the building's 6 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 19

  • 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, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation .. 1st radiator from south at west wall, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color .. west wall, east wall, south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color .. east wall, ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. 1st door frame from east at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 15 sq feet at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall in the private hallway located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, north wall, 1st wall cabinet from west at north wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Open — Invalid certification
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  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and 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 east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the 1st room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 24, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 16, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 16, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 16, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Aug 16, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 16, 2012 · Apt 3R

    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 kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 16, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door .. in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 16, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 14

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 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
  • 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 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Weilmclain eg-75 boiler=water leak at gas meters+incorrect discharge pipe@hwh safety valve;correct violation+submit certificate of correction

    Oct 10, 2024 · Penalty $3,125

    Active

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 10, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Aug 10, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Aug 10, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 10, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 10, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 10, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 10, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 10, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 10, 2012 · Apt 3R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,500 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3269 / 39
Assessed value
$557,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #324320, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.

Questions about 259 Himrod Street

Who owns 259 Himrod Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bongiovi, Luz Stella.

Does 259 Himrod Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.

Is 259 Himrod Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 83% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 259 Himrod Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 259 Himrod 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.