259 Amboy Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03557-0007Map
Owner of record: Wilmington Trust, National Association
259 Amboy Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Wilmington Trust, National Association. HPD has recorded 203 housing violations here, most recently on May 29, 2026. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 203
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 170
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 · 203
- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at north, south and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18965004 issued 29-may-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at north, south and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling at porch at public hall, 1st story
May 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 6, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 6, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at sink waste line in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 6, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection at water closet in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 6, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the raw sewage at building front leading to basement yard
May 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles on the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at the waste pipe of the sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... not less than 32 square feet on the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock on the door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling and north wall in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door in the in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective the base cabinet at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling and north wall. at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at the ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18261294 issued 29-sep-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet door at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 29, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing faucet at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 29, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.at time of inspection in basement i observed open ended gas line.photos taken.rem:repair and/or replace
Oct 5, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without permit.at time of inspection in basement i observed illegal gas line for stove(basement apartment)no permit on dob record to install gas line for stove.gas stove was removed and electric stove was
Oct 5, 2018 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 1
Sec. 28-201.1 failure to comply with the commissioner's order to obtain a permit per violation #34640359n. 3pc bathroom & kitchen with microwave oven in the cellar. remedy: comply with the remedy of violation
Apr 30, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio #34640359n for work w/o permit @ cellar installed a 3pc bath & kitchen & (b/r) & all condition noted on violation no record of correction. remedy: comply w/comm's
Sep 19, 2008 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: cellar erected interior partition creating a 3 pc bathroom kitchen w/microwave & also a bedroom. 1st fl fronterected interior wall partition creating sro {bedroom}. remedy: obtain
Apr 3, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Residence altered of occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legallyapproved number of families. 2 families legal noted: cellar class "a" apt 3pc bathroom kitchen with a microwave and also a bedroom. 1st flr
Apr 3, 2008 · Penalty $11,500
Active - Hazardous
Failure to provide at least two means of egress from room or space where required noted: cellar a apt (no) 2nd means of egress. remedy: provide required means of egress.
Apr 3, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- General
Cabinet
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Open - Door/window
Door
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Open - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 25, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
May 25, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 25, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 25, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Sep 28, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 28, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 28, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 28, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 28, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 1,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 3557 / 7
- Assessed value
- $50,040
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 259 Amboy Street
Who owns 259 Amboy Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wilmington Trust, National Association.
Does 259 Amboy Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 203 housing violations at this property.
Is 259 Amboy 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 Amboy Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 259 Amboy Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.