159 East 59 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04731-0030Map
Owner of record: Joseph, Andrea
159 East 59 Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Joseph, Andrea. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on May 26, 2026. 24 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 30
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 61
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
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 26, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures inadequate hot water in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 24, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 24, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 24, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 24, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber seal at lower refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink, washbasin and bathtub in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 1st story
Mar 14, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures . in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degress at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - 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 26, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water above 130 degrees fahrenheit in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket for refrigerator doors in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 2F
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.
Oct 1, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door hinge at east wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet door at east wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR
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 east at south wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR
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 closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR
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 south at west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR
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 in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR
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 south at west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 30, 2024 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
Noted: access granted observed new electrical and plumbing work on going on the first floor and in the basement the men are still working now no permits were found for such work pswo was issued.
Aug 8, 2024
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
As per previous request for corrective action issued 0n 08/08/2024 by badge # 3621 . noted : access granted observed new plumbing work on going on the first floor and in the basement, the men are still working
Feb 5, 2025
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: cellar erected interior wall partition creating 3 pc bathroom a kitchen w/no stove and two rooms. remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition. obtain a permit to
Jun 2, 2008 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Oct 23, 2026 · Apt 2
Open - Electric
No lighting
Oct 23, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open - Electric
Power outage
Oct 23, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open - Electric
No lighting
Oct 23, 2026 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open - Electric
No lighting
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt APT2F
Open - Electric
No lighting
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt APT2F
Open
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt APT2F
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt APT2F
Open - Electric
No lighting
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 2S
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open - Electric
Power outage
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open - Electric
No lighting
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 26, 2026 · Apt FL2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 25, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Door/window
Door
May 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 23, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 23, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mailbox
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Mailbox
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,768 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 42
- Block / lot
- 4731 / 30
- Assessed value
- $45,840
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #825490, last renewed Jan 15, 2025.
Questions about 159 East 59 Street
Who owns 159 East 59 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Joseph, Andrea.
Does 159 East 59 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.
Is 159 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 159 East 59 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 159 East 59 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.