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819 59 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-05700-0071Map

Owner of record: Xian Feng Gao

819 59 Street is a store building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Xian Feng Gao. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026.

HPD violations
8
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
18
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 1, 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

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 · 8

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

    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 7, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 23, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 18

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. no certificate of correction on file for vio#35691015x .as of 9/23/2026., file a certificate

    Sep 23, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in a commercial district.unlicensed physical treatment establishment is operating in a c1-3 district on basement level as per zr12-10.noted:business as massage a female masseuse who is not a healthc

    Aug 27, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate#320609070f issued 6/7/2013 which indicates basement level as retail store.illegal occupancy noted:at basement level converted/occupied as massage as an heal

    Aug 27, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy#320110296f.illegal occupancy noted at basement level has been converted/occupied as an unlicensed physical treatment masseuse with 7 massage ro

    Dec 6, 2022 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in a commercial district.unlicensed physical treatment establishment is operating in a c1-3 district on basement level.a prohibited use per zr12-10.noted masseuse who is not a health care profession

    Dec 6, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in a commercial district unlicensed physical treatment establishment is operating in a c1-3 district on basement level as per zr12-10.noted masseuse who is not a health care professional licensed by

    Jul 29, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #320110296f.illegal occupancy noted:at basement level has been converted/occupied as an unlicensed physical treatment establishment w/having 7

    Jul 29, 2022 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    73-36 at 1st floor unit occupied as an adult phsyical culture establishment massage parlor"spa"as per zr12-10 without bsa approval as required by zr73-36.remedy:discontinue illegal use.

    Sep 23, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy#320609070f.illgeal occupancy noted at 1st floor level converted/occupied as an adult physical culture establishment-massage parlor"spa"with 7 m

    Sep 23, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit.work noted at 1st floor level erected partition walls creating 7 massage rooms,installed water and waste plumbing lines for 2 shower rooms,washer machine and slop sink.installed electrical

    Sep 23, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
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  • Class - 3

    Violation of parking regulations in a residential district. noted: at the time of my inspection i observed a curb cut & parking pad were created at the left side of the building. there is no open space for

    Jun 19, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments.noted:@ time of insp plans fail to provide details for removal of front facade & rear wall.also no details & sequence for removal

    Aug 18, 2010 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    (misc)28-104.7.7 & 27-158failure to file tr2&3 form & designated operation subject to controlled inspection on plans prior to the commencement of work under controlled inspection.noted:@ time of insp design app

    Aug 18, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to safeguard all persons & property.noted:@ time of insp i observed numerous holes in flrs endangering workers @ 1st & 2nd flr locations.job#320110296.rem:close all holes in flr immediately safeguard pu

    Aug 18, 2010 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operation.noted:vertical extension @ exp1&3contractor failed to provideoverhead protection along exp 4.job#320110296.rem:safeguard public pro

    Aug 18, 2010 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspnoted alt2 permit #320030514 indicates minor work at 1st fl install partition wall no plans at site for insp to be able to see the approved

    Jul 16, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit noted permit issued on 6/19/09 for alt#320030514 indicates installing a minor partition wall at 1st fl at insp entire house was being gulted w/ electrical plumbing and interior walls removed a

    Jul 16, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping noted second fl lvl debris is scattered throughout no workers observed on 2nd fl at time of insp rem: provide adequate housekeeping

    Jul 16, 2009 · Penalty $400

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Store building (K4)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
6,294 ft²
Lot area
2,705 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
312
Council district
43
Block / lot
5700 / 71
Assessed value
$477,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #384468, last renewed Jul 24, 2025.

Questions about 819 59 Street

Who owns 819 59 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Xian Feng Gao.

Does 819 59 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.

Is 819 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 819 59 Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 819 59 Street?

It has 4 residential units and 6 units in total.

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