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1659 West 7 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11223BBL 3-06625-0053Map

Owner of record: W7 Realty LLC

1659 West 7 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1928 in Brooklyn, 11223. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is W7 Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 26 of the 36 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
36
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 6, 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 · 36

  • 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 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 11, 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 12, 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 27, 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 10, 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.

    Mar 2, 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    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

    Jul 13, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Jul 13, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Jul 13, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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 .. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 13, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 13, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Jul 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

    Jul 13, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 13, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 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 14, 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 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door at vestibule to 1 sty public hall.

    Aug 14, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination public hall stair at bulkhead.

    Aug 14, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors public hall bulkhead stairs to roof.

    Aug 14, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 3 sty public hall.

    Aug 14, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the north passageway.

    Aug 14, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard.

    Aug 14, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of padlocked at north passageway gate.

    Aug 14, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective locking device at vestibule door to 1 sty public hall.

    Aug 14, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule public hall.

    Aug 14, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 50 watts front.

    Aug 14, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing 60 watt bulb vestibule 1 sty pub hall.

    Sep 14, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line roof rear.

    Sep 14, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stys rear front escape.

    Sep 14, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing cover for air vent bldg front.

    Sep 14, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing handrail vestibule 1 sty pub hall.

    Sep 14, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line east front rard.

    Sep 14, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clgs & walls all stys pub halls.

    Sep 14, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Sep 14, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 9, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Failed to notify the department prior to installation or removal of suspended scaffold.note at the time of inspection i observed a suspendedscaffold hanging from the roof level approx 36ft in height.upon review

    Jan 6, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to institute and maintain safety measures.note at the time of inspection,i observed a suspended scaffold at exp2 approx 30ft in height at roof level.upon inspection i did not observe any safety precauti

    Jan 6, 2022

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to notify department prior to installation or removal of suspended scaffold.noted at time of inspection observation was made at exp2exterior wall a suspended scaffold(2 point chook)with workers on platf

    Oct 25, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc3314.4-supported pipe scaffold installed not was per code at the time of inspection i observed supported pipe scaffold installed not as per code (1) missing guardrail system (2) missing mudsills for firm foun

    Sep 4, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit. use of supported scaffold over 40' in height. (b.c. 3314.1.1) remedy: obtain permit

    Sep 3, 2020

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 12, 2020 · Apt F3

    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 (C2)
Year built
1928
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
6,300 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R4-1
Community board
311
Council district
43
Block / lot
6625 / 53
Assessed value
$648,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #304153, last renewed Oct 29, 2025.

Questions about 1659 West 7 Street

Who owns 1659 West 7 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is W7 Realty LLC.

Does 1659 West 7 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.

Is 1659 West 7 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 1659 West 7 Street built?

City records list 1928 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1659 West 7 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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