118 East 59 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04706-0054Map
Owner of record: Lewis, Wylean
118 East 59 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Lewis, Wylean. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on June 9, 2025. 21 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 30
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 0
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 · 30
- 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 9, 2025
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 25, 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 9, 2024
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, 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 22, 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 4, 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.
Feb 24, 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.
Feb 24, 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.
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock entrance door to bldg.
May 21, 1990
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective south wall electrical outlet 2 sty west apt 2r. located at apt 2r
May 21, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mildew walls 2 sty west apt 2r east room. located at apt 2r
May 21, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 2 sty west apt 2r private hall. located at apt 2r
May 21, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mildew walls & ceiling 2 sty west apt 2r clothes closet private hall. located at apt 2r
May 21, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire ceiling 2 sty west apt 2r bathroom. located at apt 2r
May 21, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wall electrical outlet 2 sty west apt 2r west room. located at apt 2r
May 21, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty west apt 2r murray. located at apt 2r
May 21, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2 sty west apt 2r kitchen & bathroom. located at apt 2r
May 21, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective doors 2 sty west apt 2r cabinet kitchen. located at apt 2r
May 21, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty west apt 2r. located at apt 2r
May 21, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
May 21, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.
May 21, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mildew walls & ceiling 2 sty west apt 2r bathroom. located at apt 2r
May 21, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mildew walls thru out 2 sty rear apt 2r. located at apt 2r
Apr 20, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electric extension cords east room 2 sty rear apt 2r. located at apt 2r
Apr 20, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring ceiling 2 sty rear apt 2r bathroom. located at apt 2r
Apr 20, 1990 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock entrance to bldg.
Apr 20, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - 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 50 watts night inspection.
Sep 30, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with locking device intact cellarcenter.
Jun 5, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood partition creating 3 rooms & bathroom cellar center.
Jun 5, 1986
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,720 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4706 / 54
- Assessed value
- $67,380
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #351986, last renewed Oct 2, 2025.
Questions about 118 East 59 Street
Who owns 118 East 59 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lewis, Wylean.
Does 118 East 59 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.
Is 118 East 59 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 118 East 59 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 118 East 59 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.