roofy

159 Gelston Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11209BBL 3-06110-0020Map

Owner of record: 159 Gelston Avenue

159 Gelston Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1927 in Brooklyn, 11209. It has 43 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 159 Gelston Avenue. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on October 20, 2026. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 34 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
50
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
119

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 20, 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
34
About 79% of the building's 43 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 50

  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at grout joints of the ceramic tiles south and west walls around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Oct 20, 2026 · Apt D2

    Open — Violation open
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges springs, in the entrance located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Oct 20, 2026 · Apt D2

    Open — Violation open
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.

    May 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    May 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    May 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass of upper sash at window at 1st public hall stairs from north, 2nd story

    Mar 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper window sash at intermidiate landing between 2nd and 3rd sty public hall stairs

    Mar 17, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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

    Mar 17, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the visible mold at caulking, grouts joints of the ceramic tiles at south and west walls around bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
Show 40 more ↓
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt D2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing, in the entire apartment located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt D2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges springs, in the entrance located at apt d2, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt D2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Mar 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall and ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt C5

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west and south walls in the 1st room from east located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt C5

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall and ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt C5

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

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

    Dec 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt C5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked to boiler room at boiler room

    Dec 19, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch in the entrance located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt C5

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation riser in the bathroom located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt C5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset assembly at the entrance to center court 1st from south at west, at public hall, 1st story, section ''reareast''

    Jan 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at building entrance

    Nov 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''

    Sep 28, 2024 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling, in north center section, at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 6, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling, in north center section, at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 6, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Mar 9, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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) 1st door from west at north wall in the entrance located at apt bldg, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north

    Dec 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • 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) 1st riser from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt bldg, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north

    Dec 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate presumed lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, presumed lead paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt bldg, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north

    Dec 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north

    Dec 10, 2022 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 2 in the entire apartment located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north

    Dec 10, 2022 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north

    Dec 10, 2022 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north

    Dec 10, 2022 · Apt D3

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at north in the 1st room from east located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north

    Dec 10, 2022 · Apt D3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 9th marble tread from bottom from 1st story to 2nd story at public hall stairs, section ''west''

    Nov 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of furniture at bulkhead stairs at public hall, 4th story, section at southeast

    Oct 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at west at building east section at public hall, 1st story, section at east

    Oct 16, 2022

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 25, 2022

    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 25, 2022

    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

    Oct 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Oct 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Oct 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts needed (light fixture present)

    Sep 18, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 27, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of free standing air conditioner, 4th story balcony at north stack, , 4th story

    Oct 8, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt c5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 26, 2006 · Apt C5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls in the 1st room from south located at apt c5, 3rd story

    Aug 22, 2000 · Apt C5

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 8, 2008

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Sec. 1001.3. failure to maintain egress clear and unobstructed. at time of inspection observed at all exterior fire escapes, at all levels partial obstruction of egress w/the illegal storage of potted pots and

    Aug 30, 2010 · Penalty $400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
Show 40 more ↓
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt D10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 3RDAND

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt D5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt D7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2025 · Apt D7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 16, 2024 · Apt D5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt AFLOOR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt AFLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 31, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2022 · Apt A7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C7)
Year built
1927
Floors
4
Residential units
43
Building area
29,900 ft²
Lot area
10,440 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
310
Council district
47
Block / lot
6110 / 20
Assessed value
$1,422,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #306087, last renewed Nov 5, 2025.

Questions about 159 Gelston Avenue

Who owns 159 Gelston Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 159 Gelston Avenue.

Does 159 Gelston Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 Gelston Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 34 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 79% of its 43 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 159 Gelston Avenue built?

City records list 1927 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 Gelston Avenue?

It has 43 residential units and 44 units in total.

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