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128 East 59 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04706-0058Map

Owner of record: Basil Davidson

128 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 Basil Davidson. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 16 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
24
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
19

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 24

  • 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 4, 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 9, 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 25, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 9, 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2023

    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.

    Nov 4, 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.

    Feb 24, 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.

    Apr 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall (approx. 2 sq. ft.) in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 7; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall within the 1st closet from east at south in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall within the 2nd closet from east at south in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 ... at public hall

    Apr 1, 2021

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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

    Apr 1, 2021

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ... at public hall

    Apr 1, 2021

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    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 ... at public hall

    Apr 1, 2021

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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

    Apr 1, 2021

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall (approx. 2 sq. ft.) in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 14117237 issued 01-apr-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 21, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 29, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 19, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 19, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 19, 2016 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 4FL

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 1ST

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 1ST

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 1ST

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 10, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 10, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 10, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 10, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 31, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 31, 2015 · Apt 2

    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
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 / 58
Assessed value
$66,960
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #351821, last renewed Nov 29, 2022.

Questions about 128 East 59 Street

Who owns 128 East 59 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Basil Davidson.

Does 128 East 59 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.

Is 128 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 128 East 59 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 128 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.