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259 St Nicholas Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03312-0001Map

Owner of record: 259 St. Nicholas LLC

259 St Nicholas Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 259 St. Nicholas LLC. HPD has recorded 52 housing violations here, most recently on February 15, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
52
DOB violations
18
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
80

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 15, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
2
About 29% of the building's 7 apartments
Down from 4 in 2018

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 · 52

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west and south walls in the 5th room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Aug 18, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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
  • 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
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  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 28, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 28, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall and east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 28, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Mar 4, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Mar 4, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 13, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 13, 2021 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the waste pipe of the wash basin in the 3rd bathroom from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and south wall in the 7th room from north located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 23, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling all walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2021 · Apt 4R

    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
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gussets at east and west returning handrails in 3rd and 4th balconies at rear building fire escape

    Jul 30, 2019

    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.

    Oct 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 18, 2016 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective approx. 3 sq. ft. wood floor at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 14, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped steam riser pipe at floor at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 14, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 18, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 18, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 18, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at east

    Nov 17, 2015 · 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, apartment at east

    Nov 17, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jul 5, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jul 5, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Jul 5, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Jul 5, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jul 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor under sink in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Jul 5, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east and north walls in the 4th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Jul 5, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 7th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Jul 5, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Jul 5, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 7th room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, apartment at south

    Jul 5, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at fire escape at southeast corner of building

    Jul 5, 2015

    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.

    Jul 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east

    Jul 5, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jun 17, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 18

  • 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 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
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 25, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 25, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 25, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 25, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 25, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 21, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 9, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jul 25, 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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 2

    Falilure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#32096113y issued on 10/2/18, and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptible certif

    Aug 12, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,36,38. as per class 2 (b254) 28-301.1 failure to maintain 36-boiler not registered; 38-no fixed ventilaton for enclosed boiler. cure all violating conditions and submit letter of correction.

    Oct 2, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction docs and/or appr amendments.note:@cellar lvl construction workers creating holes in foundation wall @exp #2,approx 2' and 4' from 3xp #3 corner.hole size being dri

    Feb 25, 2016 · Penalty $250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov#35113498p issued on 07/27/15 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply w/comm's order &/or file a cert or corre

    Dec 13, 2015 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov #35113498p issued on 7/22/15 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with commissioner'

    Nov 2, 2015 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on notice of comply with stop work order a stop work.work noted: inner court yard road level () of brick wall at full stop work order issued on 6/20/15 to stop all work dob #

    Aug 17, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. note: at rear of premises at 4th fl level bricks around window of exterior wall is bulging outwards collapse apprears imminent. defect is above rear entrance

    Jul 27, 2015 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperation note: in the occupied apartment 3r screws protruding in flr in bd from the construction activity in apt 2r (floor below). hole in

    Jun 20, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg. dept. records cellar changed from storage and ordinary use to an apt. partitions erected and kitchen and bathroom facilities have been installed.

    Jun 29, 2000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 16, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 17, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 9, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Oct 9, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 17, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 7, 2021 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 22, 2021 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 18, 2019 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 25, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 25, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 25, 2019 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 13, 2017 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 28, 2016 · Apt 4L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 2, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 14, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 14, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 14, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 14, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 14, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 14, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 29, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 24, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 17, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 13, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 11, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 8, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 18, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 18, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 18, 2015 · Apt 1

    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 (C7)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
7
Building area
7,420 ft²
Lot area
2,400 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3312 / 1
Assessed value
$770,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #333776, last renewed Aug 4, 2025.

Questions about 259 St Nicholas Avenue

Who owns 259 St Nicholas Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 259 St. Nicholas LLC.

Does 259 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 52 housing violations at this property.

Is 259 St Nicholas Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 29% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 259 St Nicholas Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 259 St Nicholas Avenue?

It has 7 residential units and 9 units in total.

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