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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

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

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 · 216

  • A

    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
  • 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 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 31, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide handle at bulkead door for re-entry from roof at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 27, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at roof bulkhead at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 27, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Provide wire mesh, above and below at skylight at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 27, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub floor at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 27, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the south yard

    May 6, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at 1st story public hall

    May 6, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors street entrance door to building 1st story

    Oct 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east yard

    Oct 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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

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

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.