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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

Concern
12 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 20, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 84

  • B

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

    Sep 20, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    May 27, 2026

    Open — 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.

    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

    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 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of ladder at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Jan 29, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective .mortise lock at vestibule door , 1st story

    Jan 29, 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

    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 9, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement

    Nov 28, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 22, 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 4, 2022

    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.

    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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    Open — 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 8, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • B

    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

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

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.