659 Liberty Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207BBL 3-03968-0040Map
Owner of record: Liberty Firehouse Corp.
659 Liberty Avenue is a store building built in 1940 in Brooklyn, 11207. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Liberty Firehouse Corp.. HPD has recorded 110 housing violations here, most recently on August 5, 2026. 45 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 110
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 139
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 · 110
- ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the concrete stairs and all walls at public hall stairs
Aug 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas stove in the kitchen located at apt 2fismi, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2FISMI
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall (2) in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2fismi, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2FISMI
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall
Aug 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective building entrance door lock , 1st story
Aug 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2fismi, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2FISMI
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the skylight in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2fismi, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2FISMI
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlets at north wall (2), west wall (2) and south wall (1) in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2fismi, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2FISMI
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlets at south, east and west walls in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2fismi, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2FISMI
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2fismi, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2FISMI
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2fismi, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2FISMI
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 2fismi, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2FISMI
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fismi, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2FISMI
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Refit closet doors at north in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2fismi, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2FISMI
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked brick and spalled masonry at window sills at 1st and 2nd stories , building front yard
May 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at skylight at the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlets at east, south and west walls in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose mechanical vent cover at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical vent at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze the bathtub with porcelain paint in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balance 2nd window from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balance 1st and 2nd windows from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose baseboard radiator cover at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet 1st and 2nd outlets at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlets at north and west walls in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - 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 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 27, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 27, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 27, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window glass pane at lower sash first window from east at south in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 27, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 27, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Dec 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective laminate wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective refrigerator lower door seal in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of bicycles and ebikes. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 12, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling lights and electric outlets. in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 12, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of electrical cieling light fixture dimes and flickers in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 9, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 9, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 9, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the north and east wall in the foyer located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 9, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 8
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2012
Dob violation - active - Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Apr 7, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
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
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - 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 - active
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. atoi observed stairs to 2nd floor are covered in construction dust/ debris and the bottom of stairs have bags of construction debris as well.,
Aug 17, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/ the dept of bldg for notice of violation #34940168p issued on 07/21/12pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem:file a cert of correction.
Dec 9, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 1
Fail to comply w/the comm's order contained in notice of vio#34940168pissued on 07/21/12.for:plumbing & const work etc w/o a permit.rem:comply w/the comm's order.
Aug 19, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to compl w/commissioner's order contained in notice of viol#34940168p issued on 7/21/12.for plumbing and construction work etc w/o apermit. remedy: comply with the commissioner's order.
Sep 7, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 1
Work without a permit. note:at first flr illegal plumbing & electricalwork being done throughout & new ice storage bin approx 8'w x 8'h x 10'l with new ice maker being install and a new ice box approx 18'w x 12
Jul 21, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Non-hazardous
Illegal manufacturing in c2-2 district.noted;operating a wholle sale establishment that exceed 1,500 sq ft of fl area. contrary to zoning regulation #32-16.rem:conform to zoning.
Apr 7, 2001
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open - Door/window
Door
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 2FISMI
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 2FISMI
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 2FISMI
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 2FISMI
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 5, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 5, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 5, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 5, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 5, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 20, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 20, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 20, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 20, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 20, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 20, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 20, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 8, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 8, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 8, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 2, 2023 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Store building (K4)
- Year built
- 1940
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 5,300 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3968 / 40
- Assessed value
- $385,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #820709, last renewed Aug 15, 2023.
Questions about 659 Liberty Avenue
Who owns 659 Liberty Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Liberty Firehouse Corp..
Does 659 Liberty Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 110 housing violations at this property.
Is 659 Liberty 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 659 Liberty Avenue built?
City records list 1940 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 659 Liberty Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.