259 Cornelia Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-03377-0056Map
Owner of record: Bascombe Jennifer
259 Cornelia Street is a two-family home built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Bascombe Jennifer. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on October 24, 2023. 7 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 17
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 86
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 17
- ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color north wall around window casing in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 24, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 2, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 2, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 21, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 8, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Jan 11, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose scuttle ladder at closet at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 9, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of building materials and household items at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 9, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a slide bolt capable of being locked installed at the gate at front yard
Jan 9, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 21, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 21, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 21, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 21, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection locknut at wasteline of sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Dec 21, 2015 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 7, 2015
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 7, 2015
Dob violation - active - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Feb 8, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 2
Failure to comply e/ the commissioner'r order contained in nov# 35113493x issued on 7/17/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. rem: comply w/ commissioner's order &/or file a c of
Jul 13, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov#35113493x issued on 03/06/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply with commissi
May 28, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#35113494h issued on 07/17/15 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01. rmdy:comply w/commissioner's orde
May 1, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in nov #35113493x issued on 07/17/15 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/ commissioner's
Apr 23, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35113494h issued on 07/17/15 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.for work w/out a permit.rem:comply w/comm's order
Mar 12, 2016 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov# 35113493 issued on 07/17/15 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01.remedy:comply w/comm's order
Mar 12, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35113494h issued on 07/17/15 & 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 of corr
Mar 12, 2016 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35113494h issued on 7/17/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Jan 22, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35113493x issued on 7/17/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Jan 22, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35113493x issued on 7/17/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Nov 30, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35113493x issued on 7/17/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to hpd records. created class'a'apt @ cella
Aug 27, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov# 35113494h issued on 07171512 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit creat
Aug 27, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. note: at cellar level full height partition walls erected,gas & waste lines installed. electrical wiring & water lines installed creating an illegal 2 bedroom class'a'apt. no permits obtained
Jul 17, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to bldg dept records. note: per hpd record #226199 dwelling is listed as a 2 sty 2 class'a'dwelling units. now exists at cellar level 1 2 bedroom class'a'apt(3pc bathroom w/sink,shower,toilet
Jul 17, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt APT3MA
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 3, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 3, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 3, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 3, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mailbox
Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 20, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 2, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 2, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 16, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 16, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 16, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 16, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 5, 2015 · Apt BASEME
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 5, 2015 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 5, 2015 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 5, 2015 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 5, 2015 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 5, 2015 · Apt BASEME
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 5, 2015 · Apt BASEME
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 5, 2015 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 16, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 16, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 16, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 16, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 16, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 21, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 20, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 20, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 20, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 20, 2008 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3377 / 56
- Assessed value
- $66,720
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #818308, last renewed Oct 22, 2025.
Questions about 259 Cornelia Street
Who owns 259 Cornelia Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bascombe Jennifer.
Does 259 Cornelia Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.
Is 259 Cornelia Street 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 259 Cornelia Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 259 Cornelia Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.