roofy

1559 Bushwick Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03471-0009Map

Owner of record: Melendez, Michael

1559 Bushwick Avenue is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Melendez, Michael. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 8 of the 8 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
8
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
5

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 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 · 8

  • 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 24, 2025

    Open — Info 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.

    Dec 3, 2024

    Open — Info 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 28, 2023

    Open — Info 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 17, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 16, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Open — Info 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 7, 2019

    Open — Info 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.

    Jan 9, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Plumbing none

    The dob intends to revoke all plumbing approvals and permits under laa #340117233 due to suspension of license. stop all plumbing work immediately except to make site safe

    Oct 15, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 11, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 14, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 28, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 5, 2004 · Apt 1FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1899
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,000 ft²
Lot area
1,695 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
304
Council district
37
Block / lot
3471 / 9
Assessed value
$69,420
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #813373, last renewed Feb 10, 2016.

Questions about 1559 Bushwick Avenue

Who owns 1559 Bushwick Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Melendez, Michael.

Does 1559 Bushwick Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.

Is 1559 Bushwick 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 1559 Bushwick Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1559 Bushwick Avenue?

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.