109 East 59 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04707-0019Map
Owner of record: 109 East 59 Realty LLC
109 East 59 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 109 East 59 Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 84 housing violations here, most recently on September 20, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 84
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 63
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 84
- BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the south yard
Sep 20, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 31, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall at public hall, 1st story
May 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and east wall at public hall, 1st story
May 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and east wall at public hall, 1st story
May 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and east wall at public hall, 2nd story
May 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and east wall at public hall, 2nd story
May 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and east wall at public hall, 3rd story
May 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall at public hall, 2nd story
May 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and east wall at public hall, 3rd story
May 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
May 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 4, 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 9, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of ladder at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Jan 29, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective . requires refitting at vestibule , 1st story
Jan 29, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective .mortise lock at vestibule door , 1st story
Jan 29, 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 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
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub floor in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash window at north in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement
Nov 28, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles throughout in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 5
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 22, 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 4, 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen , the 1st room from east located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 5
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 1; wg to replace = 6; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2020 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell/ buzzer return intercom system from building entrance to apartment. located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 23, 2020 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective balance at lower window sash offset 1 in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 23, 2020 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 23, 2020 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 23, 2020 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 23, 2020 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 25, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Noted at the time of inspection, portions of the roof were observed to have soft and spongy areas, additionally, the hallway at the 3rd-floor landing leading toward the roof was observed to be partially obstruc
Sep 15, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at exposure#4 fire escape pathway has been obstructed by steel gate with padlock in locked position along with household com
Mar 19, 2026 · Penalty $2,530
Active - Class - 1
Atoi, observed on all levels at premises various and significant cracking at ceiling levels and walls. at apt# 3, in living room ceiling has a hole covered with heavy plastic and tacks. extreme warping and shif
Mar 4, 2026 · Penalty $2,530
Active - Class - 1
Atoi, observed at exp. 4 of premises, 6 ft gate secured and locked with illegal padlock, which causes a hazardous condition in case of a fire or emergency, due to impeding egress for residents/ occupants, not p
Mar 4, 2026 · Penalty $2,530
Active - Class - 1
Work without a permit. noted: at 3rd story, front apt. interior partitions in some rooms modified or taken down, widen or expanded. new openings created. kitchen fixture removed. floor wood planks cut and new w
May 4, 2018 · Penalty $8,000
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 26, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 26, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 26, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 22, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 22, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 22, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 22, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 12, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 16, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 16, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 3, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 31, 2020 · Apt 3RR
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 1, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 1, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 1, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 7, 2019 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 7, 2019 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 7, 2019 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 7, 2019 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 5, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 5, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 5, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 5, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 5, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 5, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 19, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jul 19, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4707 / 19
- Assessed value
- $324,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #351606, last renewed May 29, 2026.
Questions about 109 East 59 Street
Who owns 109 East 59 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 109 East 59 Realty LLC.
Does 109 East 59 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 84 housing violations at this property.
Is 109 East 59 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 109 East 59 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 109 East 59 Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.