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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

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 6, 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
6
About 100% of the building's 6 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 · 67

  • 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

    May 6, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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 6, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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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  • C

    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
  • 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 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

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

    May 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles throughout, at public hall, 3rd story

    May 6, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Nov 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Nov 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Nov 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 sign at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 1, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Oct 1, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of metal ladder, plaster buckets at bulkhead stairs at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 1, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Nov 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 29, 2019

    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.

    Oct 15, 2018

    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.

    Nov 16, 2017

    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.

    Oct 7, 2015

    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.

    Feb 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.