1537 59 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11219BBL 3-05502-0062Map
Owner of record: Beatrice Frankel
1537 59 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11219. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Beatrice Frankel. HPD has recorded 67 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 25 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 67
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 33
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 67
- 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
May 6, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
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 6, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing push down door stopper installed inside south entrance door to vestibule, at public hall, 1st story
May 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective metal door frame with open space at the south entrance door to vestibule, at public hall, 1st story
May 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - 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, 1st story
May 6, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latchset assembly of the door knob at the front entrance door to building , 1st story
May 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset assembly at the front entrance to building, , 1st story
May 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling, at public hall, 3rd story
May 6, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling, at public hall, 1st story
May 6, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door , in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
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 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2026 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective interior glass at the upper sash window 2nd from south at west , in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2026 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective interior glass at the upper sash window 2nd from south at west , in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at wood window sill and jambs 1st from south at west, in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at caulking, grouts joints of the ceramic tiles at west wall around bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 6, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of baby carriages at public hall, 1st story
May 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at the ceiling, at public hall, 3rd story
May 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles throughout, at public hall, 3rd story
May 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - 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 1, 2026
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 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 6, 2025
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 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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, 2024
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 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 1, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Oct 1, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Oct 1, 2023
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 sign at public hall, 1st story
Oct 1, 2023
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 sign at public hall, 1st story
Oct 1, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of strollers at public hall, 1st story
Oct 1, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Oct 1, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 1, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 1, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 1, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of metal ladder, plaster buckets at bulkhead stairs at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 1, 2023
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.
Oct 1, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Oct 1, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Oct 1, 2023
Open — 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 20, 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 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 6, 2021
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.
Oct 29, 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.
Oct 15, 2018
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 16, 2017
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.
Oct 7, 2015
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 6, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electric light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 30, 2009 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the foyer located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 30, 2009 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Door/window
Window pane
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 7, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 3, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 12, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 2, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Oct 2, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 26, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Floor
Apr 26, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 26, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Apr 26, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2008 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2008 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 15, 2007 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 15, 2007 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 15, 2007 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 15, 2007 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Mold
Jun 15, 2007 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2005 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2005 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Windows
Nov 11, 2004 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Windows
Nov 11, 2004 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Windows
Nov 11, 2004 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Windows
Nov 11, 2004 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 11, 2004 · Apt 3F
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Nov 11, 2004 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 11, 2004 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 11, 2004 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2004 · Apt 3F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,005 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 312
- Council district
- 44
- Block / lot
- 5502 / 62
- Assessed value
- $687,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #318191, last renewed Jul 31, 2026.
Questions about 1537 59 Street
Who owns 1537 59 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Beatrice Frankel.
Does 1537 59 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 67 housing violations at this property.
Is 1537 59 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1537 59 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1537 59 Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.