259 Ridgewood Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04113-0057Map
Owner of record: Bastien, Rodney
259 Ridgewood Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bastien, Rodney. HPD has recorded 216 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 34 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 216
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- 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 · 216
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 5, 2026
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 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 10, 2025
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 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 11, 2024
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 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 24, 2023
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 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 1, 2022
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.
Mar 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 12, 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.
Oct 31, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide handle at bulkead door for re-entry from roof at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 27, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of slide bolt with eye capable of being padlocked at roof bulkhead door at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 27, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at roof bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 27, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door with key operated lock preventing entrance to room with fire escape in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Aug 27, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 27, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide wire mesh, above and below at skylight at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 27, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electrical wires at light fixture at eaat wall at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 27, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub floor at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 27, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and east wall at roof bulkehad at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 27, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling and east wall at roof bulkehad at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 27, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble door saddle in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped steam line in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at north
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing safety covers/caps at electrical outlets at east wall at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 27, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the south yard
May 6, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at 1st story public hall
May 6, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at south wall, south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 13, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 13, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 13, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rotted wood floor in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story
Oct 26, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following one or more lights with an aggregate of not less than 100 watts incandescent or equivalent
Oct 19, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors street entrance door to building 1st story
Oct 19, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east yard
Oct 19, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Oct 19, 2018
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing on wall at public hall, 1st story
Oct 19, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 19, 2018
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 19, 2018
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 19, 2018
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 19, 2018
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Non-hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families # 3 families. noted: class 'a' apt cellar full kitchen with gas stove, 3 pc. bathroom, bedroom being used as a
Sep 15, 2005 · Penalty $3,050
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: cellar class a apt erected interior wall partition creating a full kitchen with a gas stove 3 pc. bathroom a bedrooms. remedy: obtain a permit
Sep 15, 2005
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 22, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
May 3, 2019 · Apt 2
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 31, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 31, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 31, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 31, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 31, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 31, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 31, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 1, 2016 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 1, 2016 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 1, 2016 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 1, 2016 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 1, 2016 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 2ND
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 24, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 24, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 24, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 24, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 24, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 24, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 24, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 12, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 12, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 12, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 25, 2015 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 25, 2015 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 25, 2015 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 25, 2015 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 25, 2015 · Apt 2FLR
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 25, 2015 · Apt 2FLR
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,252 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,520 ft²
- Zoning
- R4
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4113 / 57
- Assessed value
- $69,360
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #339916, last renewed Jul 10, 2026.
Questions about 259 Ridgewood Avenue
Who owns 259 Ridgewood Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bastien, Rodney.
Does 259 Ridgewood Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 216 housing violations at this property.
Is 259 Ridgewood 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 259 Ridgewood Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 259 Ridgewood Avenue?
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.