159 Bay 29 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11214BBL 3-06414-0006Map
Owner of record: 159 Bay Realty LLC
159 Bay 29 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Brooklyn, 11214. It has 34 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 159 Bay Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 142 housing violations here, most recently on February 26, 2026. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 28 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 142
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 333
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 · 142
- CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt a11, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt A11
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt a11, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt A11
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt a11, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt A11
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer located at apt a11, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt A11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt a11, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt A11
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt a11, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt A11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt a11, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt A11
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock and assemble at vestibule door
Feb 14, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a11, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt A11
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt a11, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt A11
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a11, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt A11
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a11, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt A11
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt a11, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt A11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ceiling light fixtures in the kitchen located at apt a11, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt A11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt a11, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt A11
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinges in the entrance located at apt a11, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt A11
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of slide bolt arranged for padlock installed at metal gate, 1st from north at building east yard
Jan 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt A2
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 5, 2024 · Apt A2
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures stove in the entire apartment located at apt a2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 16, 2024 · Apt A2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt a8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt A8
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts apartment #a8 vacate order # 254779 in the entire apartment located at apt, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 28, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Refit bulkhead door
Mar 19, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt a8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Mar 19, 2024 · Apt A8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of bedroom furniture at fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt a7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Mar 19, 2024 · Apt A7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt a7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Mar 19, 2024 · Apt A7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color fire rated material at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt a7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Mar 19, 2024 · Apt A7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door
Mar 19, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt A3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling ,east, south and west walls , in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt a3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt A3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt A3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling, east and south walls in the kitchen located at apt a3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt A3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective [latch set ] in the entrance located at apt a3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt A3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling, in the bathroom located at apt a3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt A3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles, in the bathroom located at apt a3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt A3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling and all walls , in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt A3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective [latch set] at vestibule door, at public hall, 1st story
Jan 22, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective [latch set] at the front entrance to building, , 1st story
Jan 22, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane ( interior) at lower sash window 2nd for east at south, in the 4th room from east at south located at apt a3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt A3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock set on the apartment door, in the entrance located at apt a3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt A3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door locking assembly at 1st public hall bulkhead from north at west, 4th story
Mar 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective to center court at public hall, 1st story, section at east
Jan 25, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance door in the entrance located at apt b3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 14, 2022 · Apt B3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plate, south west corner at 4th story balcony at building front
Apr 6, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint the fire escape at building front
Oct 28, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of an air conditioner unit protruding beyond window sill on 2nd story balcony at building front stack
Oct 28, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of commercial awning obstructing safe landing of drop ladder at 2nd fire escape from north at west
Oct 28, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective window frame in the 1st room from north at west located at apt b10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 19, 2019 · Apt B10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak rainwater entering apartment over window frame in the 1st room from north at west located at apt b10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 19, 2019 · Apt B10
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 9
- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 3, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2024
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Building rendered non compliant due to fire in apt a3 with ceiling charred and fire rated material restored. fire resulted in 2 non construction/building related fatalities. correction to previous violation # 338625
Mar 17, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 1
Atoi, observed full renovation going on in apartment a3, new partition walls erected, 90% completed. walls erected with 2x4 wood studs and 2-1/2 inch x 8 feet metal wall framing studs., obtain permit
May 27, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed in apartment a3, in the kitchen area no cap on the gas pipe., repair and/replace
May 27, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed at bathroom area new pipe fixtures added and in kitchen area new pipes also added., obtain all required permits
May 27, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed new electrical panel box and new bx cable wires running throughout the entire apartment, obtain permit
May 27, 2025 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. observed waste pipe sewage matter accumulated on the cellar floor at front cellar area.remedy: repair &/or replace.
May 6, 2019 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. re: installation of non complying plumbing material in commercial/mixed use bldg. during inspection i observed pvc plumbing piping can to nail salon at ground fl
Dec 28, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permit noted:at west elevation - and at north elevation removal and replacement of steel window lintels w/related masonry in that more than 10 sq.feet of masonry removed from any 100 sq.feet of wal
May 28, 2005 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt B2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt B2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt B2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt B2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt A11
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt A11
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt A11
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt A11
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt A11
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt A11
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt A11
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt A11
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt A11
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt A11
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt A11
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt A11
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt A11
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt A11
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt A11
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2025 · Apt A14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2024 · Apt A14
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt A11
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 21, 2024 · Apt A2
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Mar 19, 2024 · Apt A2
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt A3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt A3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt A3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt A3
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt A3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt A3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt A3
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt A3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt A3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt A3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 20, 2022 · Apt A2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2022 · Apt B3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2022 · Apt B3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1926
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 34
- Building area
- 29,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 8,965 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 311
- Council district
- 43
- Block / lot
- 6414 / 6
- Assessed value
- $1,404,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #301124, last renewed Aug 26, 2025.
Questions about 159 Bay 29 Street
Who owns 159 Bay 29 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 159 Bay Realty LLC.
Does 159 Bay 29 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 142 housing violations at this property.
Is 159 Bay 29 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 28 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 82% of its 34 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 159 Bay 29 Street built?
City records list 1926 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 159 Bay 29 Street?
It has 34 residential units and 39 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.