59 Gelston Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11209BBL 3-06068-0022Map
Owner of record: Mattioli Family LLC
59 Gelston Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1960 in Brooklyn, 11209. It has 76 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is Mattioli Family LLC. HPD has recorded 131 housing violations here, most recently on October 17, 2025. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 55 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 131
- DOB violations
- 23
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 428
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 · 131
- ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door glass broken in the entrance located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 4th apartment from south at west
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door at east wall at basement
Oct 17, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 4th apartment from south at west
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 4th apartment from south at west
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter top at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 4th apartment from south at west
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit base cabinet doors at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 4th apartment from south at west
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 4th apartment from south at west
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to stairs at south wall at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, west wall and north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 4th apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 4th apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective, in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 4th apartment from south at west
May 6, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective knob at shutt off valve of the radiator 1st from south at west, in the kitchenette located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 4th apartment from south at west
May 6, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 4th apartment from south at west
May 6, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchenette located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 4th apartment from south at west
May 6, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall, in the kitchenette located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 4th apartment from south at west
May 6, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling, south and north walls, in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 4th apartment from south at west
May 6, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 4th apartment from south at west
May 6, 2025 · Apt 2E
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6j, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 6J
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6l, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6l, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset assembly at the entrance to fire stair 1st from east at south , at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 3, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset assembly at the entrance to fire stair 1st from east at south, at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 3, 2025
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.
Apr 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing [ wooden wedge ]jammed at entrance door to fire stair 1st from north at east, in public hall at cellar
Dec 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective [hinges springs] at entrance to fire stairs 1st from east at south, at public hall, 1st story
Dec 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective [ latch set]at entrance to compactor closet, at public hall, 1st story
Dec 8, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1j, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2023 · Apt 1J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell and return buzzer system from vestibule building to east wall in the private hallway located at apt 1j, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2023 · Apt 1J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1j, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2023 · Apt 1J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1j, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2023 · Apt 1J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1j, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2023 · Apt 1J
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1j, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 29, 2023 · Apt 1J
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household articles at 4th story balcony at 3rd stack from north at west at building front at fire escape
Nov 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing removable door stopper at fire door leading to stairs at east at cellar at public hall
Nov 23, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system at east wall in the foyer located at apt 1j, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 8, 2022 · Apt 1J
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1j, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 8, 2022 · Apt 1J
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective floor of wood base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1j, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 8, 2022 · Apt 1J
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1j, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 8, 2022 · Apt 1J
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1j, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 8, 2022 · Apt 1J
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1j, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 13, 2022 · Apt 1J
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1j, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 13, 2022 · Apt 1J
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at basement
Aug 13, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1j, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 13, 2022 · Apt 1J
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 1st story
Aug 13, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1j, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 20, 2021 · Apt 1J
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1j, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 20, 2021 · Apt 1J
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 2nd story balcony, 1st stack from east at north building front
Sep 25, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas gange in the kitchen located at apt 6e, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 8, 2020 · Apt 6E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at south entrance leads to stairs at public hall, 6th story
Aug 25, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 14, 2020 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 23
- Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 8b unsafe report filed
Jul 16, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Fisphaz-hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Jul 16, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 26, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 6, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 27, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 10, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 8, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
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- No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7b technical report by 08/21/2012
Aug 30, 2013
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 18, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 11, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 23, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 3, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 24, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 29, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p5384
Sep 24, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p5384
Jun 7, 1999
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 16
- Class - 1
Provide dlm as now required by code
Mar 23, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Class 1 item: missing dlm as now required by code class 2 items: replace wron hoistway door gibs where needed. secure hoistway door gibs where needed. clean pit. misaligned cab mirror. musted alarm bell. secure
Feb 14, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. note-at the time of inspection of a 6 story building w/active facade work in progress. i observed suspended scaffold set up.
Oct 1, 2019 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. note-at the time of inspection of a 6 story building w/ active facade work i observed sidewalk shed in place. (1)failure to have shed tight to the facade
Oct 1, 2019 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Guard rails. note-at the time of inspection of a 6 story building w/ an active facade job in progress. upon my inspection i observed a largegap on the sidewalk shed approx 2' opening w/ no guard rails in place.
Oct 1, 2019 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit a required cycle 9b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28.302.4 for control #810084. rmdy: submit required technical report
Oct 15, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
12q03,100m07,42m07,58h10,17m11,17d06,71x10,70y02,21q03,08v01. 100m-in case of fire sign,lobby; 42m-prints; 58h-play in worm/gear; 17m/d-where needed; 21q-basement cover.
Dec 22, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable cycle 7 technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28-302 & the dept of bldgs rules & regulat
Oct 21, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
08v01,58f10,37y02,17d06,70o02,70q03. 08v-adjust where needed. 58f-repair instatement lost motion. 37y-oil spillage. 17d-secure needed. 70q- clean and place guard over sump pump.
Sep 9, 2011 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
17h11 17d06 17m07 10h11 12q03 58f10 58h10 59j01 32h11 08v01 16h11 16t07 70z09 70m07 40b07. 17h,d,m-replace/secure/provide where needed. 10h-replace. 12q-provide covers. 58h,f-loug noise & vibrations-make necess
Apr 28, 2011
Resolve
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- Class - 2
57b10,70z09,08v01 57b-making loud noise 70z-water in pit.
Mar 31, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
67x10,17d06,08v01,100e09,57b10,98bb05,69m07,81m07,100o02,16e01.67x-carcommunications inoperative.17d-loose gib base door.100e-car when moving metal scraping noise mid shaft.57b-excessive noise hoist motor.98bb-
Nov 6, 2009
Resolve - Non-hazardous
23l10,52h14,72e10,66b09,38y02,55y13,56l10. 23l fireman service tumbler lobby. 52h shorten rope governor 72e-lubricate governor tenison 66b-remove wood and milk crates 56l-hoist motor noise vibration
Jan 30, 2004 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
11a10,11i11,16j01,33m07,52h14,72e10. 11-a- star floor should be lobby not 1. 11-i- in car fire service clylinder damaged. 16-j-make self closing bsmt 33-m-dust cover on b,3,5 and 6. 52-h-14 tension weight lande
Nov 18, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
74l10,20l11,51u15,55f10,56l07,55y07,18l01,38y02,64l07,59q03,63m15. 74/l cwt defective cwt weight not aligned. 20/l car vision gate damaged. 56/l hoist motor viobrated, working noisy. 18/l basement floor door sp
Aug 14, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
17l,73m,(73) five year test and file elv3
Dec 15, 1990 · Penalty $150
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 1, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 1, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 1, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 1, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 1, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 26, 2024 · Apt 4J
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 26, 2024 · Apt 4J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 16, 2023 · Apt 1J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 1J
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 1J
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 1J
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 1J
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 1J
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 1J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 2E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 21, 2022 · Apt 1J
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 1J
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 1J
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 1J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 1J
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 1J
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1960
- Floors
- 7
- Residential units
- 76
- Building area
- 52,801 ft²
- Lot area
- 11,630 ft²
- Zoning
- R5B
- Community board
- 310
- Council district
- 47
- Block / lot
- 6068 / 22
- Assessed value
- $3,538,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #368862, last renewed Jul 30, 2025.
Questions about 59 Gelston Avenue
Who owns 59 Gelston Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mattioli Family LLC.
Does 59 Gelston Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 131 housing violations at this property.
Is 59 Gelston Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 55 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 72% of its 76 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 59 Gelston Avenue built?
City records list 1960 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 59 Gelston Avenue?
It has 76 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.