259 East 28 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05172-0043Map
Owner of record: Bh 259 LLC
259 East 28 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bh 259 LLC. HPD has recorded 101 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 101
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 80
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 · 101
- 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 20, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Jun 9, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at yard leaking to basement at boiler room
Jan 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing skylight glass pane in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at celing and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and west wall at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall
Jan 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall
Jan 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Jan 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at celing and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17615440 issued 12-jan-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 29, 2024
Open — Info 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 9, 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 21, 2023
Open — Info 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.
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 10, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Feb 24, 2022
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.
Feb 24, 2022
Open — Info 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 - 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.
Apr 8, 2021
Open — Info 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 30, 2019
Open — Info 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 17, 2018
Open — Info 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 21, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
May 23, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard
May 23, 2017
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 7, 2016
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 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar, door locked.
Feb 6, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in closet in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 3, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass pane at upper window sash in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 3, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling, east and south walls in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 3, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, east and south walls in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story
Apr 3, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 5, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35208725h issued on 01/12/17 and to file a cerificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with commission
Mar 9, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to department records hpd# 349596 at the time of myinspection. i observed a 3 family dwelling was converted into a singleroom occupancy. i observed living room and dining room was converted i
Jan 12, 2017
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Gutter/leader
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 1
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 9, 2016 · Apt 3F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 9, 2016 · Apt 3F
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 31, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Mar 31, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 31, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 31, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 31, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 8, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 8, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 8, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Apr 8, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 8, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mailbox
Apr 8, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 8, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 4, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 4, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 4, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 4, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 19, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 19, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 13, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $880,000 | Three family dwellings | 3 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 4,160 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5172 / 43
- Assessed value
- $116,760
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #349596, last renewed Dec 1, 2017.
Questions about 259 East 28 Street
Who owns 259 East 28 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bh 259 LLC.
Does 259 East 28 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 101 housing violations at this property.
Is 259 East 28 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 259 East 28 Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 259 East 28 Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.