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2025 59 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11204BBL 3-05507-0070Map

Owner of record: Dorothea Benbasset

2025 59 Street is a two-family home built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11204. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Dorothea Benbasset. HPD has recorded 77 housing violations here, most recently on August 9, 2022. 45 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
77
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Concern
16 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Aug 9, 2022

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 77

  • 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.

    Aug 9, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 18, 2020 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jun 8, 2007 · Apt SIDE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt side, 2nd story

    Jun 8, 2007 · Apt SIDE

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak walls & ceiling of closet at private hall rear 1st story apt. 1

    Sep 11, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls & ceilings all rooms throughout 1st story apt. 1

    Sep 11, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub in bathroom 1st story apt. 1

    Sep 11, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing glass upper & lower sashes front windows front room 1st story apt. 1

    Sep 11, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at lower sashes mullionel trip window at 1st story front west.

    Sep 11, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of defective electrical wiring cellar throughout.

    Sep 11, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective front entrance wood door to 1st story at north.

    Sep 1, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the rubbish water,etc, throughout 1st story apartment

    Sep 1, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe water main at cellar front

    Sep 1, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing glass upper sash west room 1st story apt. 1

    Sep 1, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass all sashes at triple mullionel window 1st story at front east.

    Sep 1, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass lower sash , 2nd window from south at 1st story east.

    Sep 1, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective lower sash glass 1st story 6th window from southeast. er-1

    Sep 1, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly secure the loose exterior window frame 2nd story southeast window. er-1

    Sep 1, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the the rear yard.

    Sep 1, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass in all window sashes, 2nd story apt.

    Sep 1, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose southeast window frame,2nd story apt.

    Sep 1, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling of bathroom and east wall 1st story apt. 1.

    Sep 1, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood front entrance door to vestibule at 1st story.

    Sep 1, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of scuttle ladder not stationary 2nd story public hall.

    Sep 1, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling bathroom, 1st story apt. 1.

    Aug 12, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement brick pointing wall all stories through out.

    Aug 12, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective cold water valve at cellar at main.

    Aug 12, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose exterior window frame, 2nd story west, 1st from south.

    Aug 12, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement mortar brick pointing chimney roof west center.

    Aug 12, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing lower window sashes 1st story apartment 1, front.

    Aug 12, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass insert, 1st story front entrance door building.

    Aug 12, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color wall and ceiling all stories public hall.

    Aug 12, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wall light fixture 1st story public hall.

    Aug 12, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective putty lower sash, 2nd window from rear, 1st story south building.

    Aug 12, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.

    Aug 12, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rainleader not sewer connected building rear yard.

    Aug 12, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose glass storm window 1st from south, 1st story rear yard.

    Aug 12, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving 1st story front areaway and side walk building.

    Aug 12, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint to the satisfaction of this department the exterior window frames and sashes all stories rear and south building.

    Aug 12, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures bathroom & kitchen, 1st story apartment 1.

    Aug 12, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixtures 1st story apartment 1, bathroom.

    Aug 12, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color wall 1st story public hall rear.

    Aug 12, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color eroded wall 1st story apartment 1, front.

    Aug 12, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures 1st story apartment 1.

    Aug 12, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing glass panes 1st story apartment entrance door to porch.

    Aug 12, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assemby of vestibule door 1st story public hall.

    Aug 12, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    Conform to approved plans or amend plans as required

    Mar 19, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    May 14, 1996

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner-work w/o a permit. noted: at time of inspection observed sidewalk curb at front of property(exp1)cut so that portion of sidewalk is lowered enabling a vehicle

    Jan 4, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Filed a certificate of correction containing material false statement owner of this property filed certificate for nov#34757745k. based on owner's statement certificate of correction was approved on may 05,2009

    Jul 28, 2009 · Penalty $4,800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction for nov# 34757745k. condition cited in nov#34757745k still exist in that rear yard extension has not been removed. rem: file c

    Jul 28, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work performed under application #301850389 is contrary zoning regulations in that rear yard extension is not permitted obstruction in been raised above ground by 5ft and yard to create a patio. rem: conform to

    Jul 28, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Miscellaneous violations of the zoning resolution. work performed under appl 301850389 is contrary to zoning regulations in that rear yard extension is not a permitted obstruction in the required rear yard. ce

    Mar 19, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Zoning non conforming (level of yards) (r-5). work performed under app301850389 is contrary to zoning is that illegal rear yard extension (raised cellar extension) exceeds the height of the curb level at fron

    Mar 19, 2009

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall defects is: bricks missing at 1st floor front of building. brick mortar joint missing at various location causing bricks to move out of plumb at front and side of

    Aug 18, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Mold

    Jun 5, 2007 · Apt SIDE

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 5, 2007 · Apt SIDE

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1930
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
4,500 ft²
Lot area
2,508 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
312
Council district
44
Block / lot
5507 / 70
Assessed value
$213,720
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 2025 59 Street

Who owns 2025 59 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dorothea Benbasset.

Does 2025 59 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 77 housing violations at this property.

Is 2025 59 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 2025 59 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 2025 59 Street?

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.