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159 East 89 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-04749-0016Map

Owner of record: Benjamin, Natalie F

159 East 89 Street is a two-family home built in 1935 in Brooklyn, 11236. It has 2 residential units across 1 floor. The owner of record is Benjamin, Natalie F. HPD has recorded 2 housing violations here, most recently on December 4, 2024.

HPD violations
2
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Dec 4, 2024

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 · 2

  • 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.

    Dec 4, 2024

    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.

    Mar 16, 2022

    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 31, 2015 · Apt TOP

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Apr 16, 2026$837,000Two family dwellings2

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B3)
Year built
1935
Floors
1
Residential units
2
Building area
1,617 ft²
Lot area
2,192 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
42
Block / lot
4749 / 16
Assessed value
$43,560
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #814440, last renewed Nov 24, 2025.

Questions about 159 East 89 Street

Who owns 159 East 89 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Benjamin, Natalie F.

Does 159 East 89 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 2 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 East 89 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 89 Street built?

City records list 1935 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 East 89 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.