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959 59 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11219BBL 3-05701-0047Map

Owner of record: Guo, Zhen Zhong

959 59 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11219. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Guo, Zhen Zhong. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2025. 2 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
7

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 19, 2025

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 · 26

  • 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 21, 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.

    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.

    Apr 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Feb 13, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 13, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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

    Feb 13, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 13, 2020

    Open — False certification
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 13, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 13, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 13, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 13, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 13, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Feb 13, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 27, 2020 · Apt FIRSTF

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hotwater fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt firstf, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 27, 2020 · Apt FIRSTF

    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.

    Nov 2, 2016

    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

DOB building violations · 3

  • Construction other optional

    Matters not provided for, due to circumstances beyond control, damage has occurred to right side (exposure 4) remedy; repair and or replace damaged concrete, contact dob at 718 802-3685 for reinspection upon completion of work

    Aug 2, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. work noted: having constructed partition walls and ceilings throughout cellar creating 2 3 piece bathrooms 2 kitchen and 4 rooms. 2 bedrooms 2 storage rooms. remedy: obtain a permit. if f easible are restore premises to prior legal condition

    Jun 8, 2000

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Construction other optional

    Hazardous

    Jun 8, 2000

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as adwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. building department record which indicateds residence legally approved for (4) families;residence now altered

    Jun 8, 2000 · Penalty $3,050

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 26, 2020 · Apt FIRSTF

    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 (C3)
Year built
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,680 ft²
Lot area
3,005 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
312
Council district
43
Block / lot
5701 / 47
Assessed value
$504,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #343580, last renewed Dec 29, 2025.

Questions about 959 59 Street

Who owns 959 59 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Guo, Zhen Zhong.

Does 959 59 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 959 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 959 59 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 959 59 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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