959 Albany Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04895-0051Map
Owner of record: Testamar, Jean
959 Albany Avenue is a two-family home built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Testamar, Jean. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 2 of the 7 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 7
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 11
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 7
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at front entrance metal gate at north and south yard
Mar 18, 2024
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 28, 2023
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.
Nov 17, 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.
Mar 16, 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.
Nov 8, 2019
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.
Jan 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Door/window
Window pane
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 19, 2011 · Apt BB
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 2, 2011 · Apt 1ST
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Aug 2, 2011 · Apt 1ST
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 2, 2011 · Apt 1ST
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 19, 2011 · Apt 1ST
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 19, 2011 · Apt 1ST
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2010 · Apt 1N2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 24, 2008 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 1, 2008 · Apt 1FL
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2006 · Apt 1FLOO
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,040 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,900 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 4895 / 51
- Assessed value
- $53,520
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #810843, last renewed Nov 20, 2024.
Questions about 959 Albany Avenue
Who owns 959 Albany Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Testamar, Jean.
Does 959 Albany Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.
Is 959 Albany Avenue 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 959 Albany Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 959 Albany Avenue?
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.