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159 Tehama Street

Brooklyn, NY 11218BBL 3-05308-0001Map

Owner of record: Tehama 36 Realty LLC

159 Tehama Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11218. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Tehama 36 Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 262 housing violations here, most recently on August 31, 2026. 29 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
262
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
160

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 31, 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
16
About 100% of the building's 16 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 · 262

  • C

    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 notice ] at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 31, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Aug 31, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ac at window leading to fire escape in the 2nd room from east located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective at lower cabnet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a sign indicating hours of collection and method of collection of waste material where dumbwaiter service is not provided. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Jul 21, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold items at west at fire escape, 3rd story

    May 25, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 25, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 25, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood floor under sink in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 25, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 25, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west and east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 25, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door in the bathroom located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 25, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    May 25, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 25, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 25, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods ladder in down position at fire escape

    May 25, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective subfloor in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 25, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 9, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 25, 2026 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to utility room at basement

    Apr 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing marble tread at 3rd tread from bottom at stairs leading to the south court at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bathtub by method of reglazing in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    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 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of baby carriage at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles, in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at lower intermediate landing, at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Aug 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of baby carriage, at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 29, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at window stiles in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 18195859 issued 29-aug-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 8

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glazing at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at window stiles in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub floor,, in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at caulking, grout joints of the ceramic tiles at north and east walls around bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset assembly at the entrance to air shafts 1st from north at east at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 29, 2025 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at lower intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Aug 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Aug 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window at 2nd window from south at west in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • 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

    Feb 6, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Zoning none

    Z-zoning none

    Dec 23, 1992

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. atoi for vio#39186559m observed ac units at exp#2and exp#4 sticking out blocking the egress path of the fire escape.also at exp#4 a large basket on the 3rd

    Sep 2, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order. for work without a permit for vio#39186436m. no permit on file as of 9/2/2026., comply with commissioner's order

    Sep 2, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Violation issued for failure to maintain. at time of inspection observed @ exp2 @ the 4th fl window on the fire escape an ac window unit in place @ exp 4 on the 2nd fl fire escape an ac window unit in place.at

    Apr 29, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Atoi observed ac unit at exposure #1, at second and fourth floor level missing support bracket which keep ac from falling out of the window. creating a dangerous hazardous condition to the public., repair and/o

    Apr 28, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Atoi observed condenser unit at exposure # 2 with disconnect box. supplying power for ac unit with no permit on file with the department., obtain permit

    Apr 28, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Curb cut at side yard of premises at exposure 2 with sign posted on chain link fence indicating no parking. , obtain all permits

    Aug 21, 2019 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Electrical work without a permit.for the installation of temporary power to feed one container in vacant lot form the main building.obtain permit.

    Jan 11, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in residential district.observed @ exp#2 (rear yard) erected approx.8ft fence and over 7 cars w/o plate number,registration or inspection.the rear yard now used as a used car dealership observed met

    Oct 31, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Violation of parking regualtion in a residential district observed @ exp#2 rear yard over 7 cars jumped the curb and parked @ rear yard,no plate numbers,registration & consider a dead storage of vehicles.

    Oct 31, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Fence exceeds permitted height observed @ exp#2 rear yard,erected metal fence approx.8ft high.rem:conform fence to height requirement

    Oct 31, 2018 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway observed @ rear yard metal gate lock &over 7 cars parked and blocking the fire escape ladderwhich in case of fire ladder would be dropping down on top of cars,cre

    Oct 31, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Fail to provide effective electrical continuity for metal raceways/enclosures/cable armor. observed at 10:35am that at water main. groundingconductor raceway deteriorated & rusted away is not continuous to wate

    Dec 10, 2014 · Penalty $600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work w/o permit. electrical wiring in cellar prior to obtaining permit for fixtures,switches,branch circuits,temporary open wiring tru-out cellar. observed at 10:35am also observed open live wires

    Dec 10, 2014 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in residential district - r5: noted: stored 5 passenger vehicles (w/o license plates, registrations) and considering as a "dead storage" - occupancy group #17, at left side yard of property lot

    Jul 17, 2008

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Aug 16, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 26, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 9, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 6

    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 (C1)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
16
Building area
19,224 ft²
Lot area
3,252 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
312
Council district
39
Block / lot
5308 / 1
Assessed value
$378,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #312169, last renewed Jul 14, 2026.

Questions about 159 Tehama Street

Who owns 159 Tehama Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Tehama 36 Realty LLC.

Does 159 Tehama Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 262 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 Tehama Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 159 Tehama Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 Tehama Street?

It has 16 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.