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615 East 59 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11234BBL 3-07955-0081Map

Owner of record: Briggs Janice A

615 East 59 Street is a two-family home built in 1960 in Brooklyn, 11234. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Briggs Janice A. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on August 2, 2026. 22 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
27
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
73

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 2, 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 · 27

  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt fl1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2026 · Apt FL1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt fl1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2026 · Apt FL1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt fl1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2026 · Apt FL1

    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 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 17, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt firstf, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt firstf, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt firstf, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt FIRSTF

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of vermin flies in the entire apartment located at apt firstf, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt FIRSTF

    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.

    Sep 9, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 6, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 6, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 6, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt f1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 20, 2019 · Apt F1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 24, 2014 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 24, 2014 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at the door in the entrance located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Nov 6, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at east

    Oct 31, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at east

    Oct 31, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at east

    Oct 31, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective door jamb at hinges side in the entrance located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at east

    Oct 31, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operative lock installed at metal entrance door , 1st story

    Oct 31, 2009

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling ( 5 sq.ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at east

    Oct 31, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit thermal window lower sashes (total two windows). in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 21, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance to building.

    Jun 29, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 23, 2026 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt FL1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt FL1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt FL1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt FL1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt FL1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt FL1

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 16, 2024 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 16, 2024 · Apt FIRSTF

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 14, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Nov 13, 2019 · Apt F1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 24, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2014 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 3, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 1, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 2, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 1FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1960
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
2,700 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
318
Council district
45
Block / lot
7955 / 81
Assessed value
$60,780
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #825373, last renewed Nov 1, 2024.

Questions about 615 East 59 Street

Who owns 615 East 59 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Briggs Janice A.

Does 615 East 59 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.

Is 615 East 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 615 East 59 Street built?

City records list 1960 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 615 East 59 Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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