159 Montauk Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04008-0011Map
Owner of record: Allen, Dana
159 Montauk Avenue is a two-family home built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Allen, Dana. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on February 11, 2025. 9 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 19
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 30
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 · 19
- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 1D
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit building front entrance door, at 1st story, public hall
Feb 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 10, 2024 · Apt 2
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 28, 2023
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 17, 2022
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.
Mar 16, 2022
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 7, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 8, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story
Oct 27, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story
Oct 27, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story
Oct 27, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story
Oct 27, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 22, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Apr 22, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 10, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 10, 2010 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 1D
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 8, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 21, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 5, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 5, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 5, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 5, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 22, 2011 · Apt B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 18, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 7, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 7, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2009 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 22, 2009 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4008 / 11
- Assessed value
- $45,660
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #816623, last renewed Aug 31, 2025.
Questions about 159 Montauk Avenue
Who owns 159 Montauk Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Allen, Dana.
Does 159 Montauk Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.
Is 159 Montauk 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 159 Montauk Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 159 Montauk 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.