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597 East 59 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11234BBL 3-07955-0089Map

Owner of record: Dupigny, Herman J

597 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 Dupigny, Herman J. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on December 8, 2025. 28 of the 31 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
31
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
40

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 8, 2025

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 · 31

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical switch at east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

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

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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 8, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical swinch at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

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

    Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door ,metal gate in the entrance located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing door handles at upper cabinets at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Mar 21, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 10, 2022 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    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.

    Jan 10, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jan 8, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jan 5, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key operated double cylinder lock installed at metal gate at apartment entrance located at apt, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 5, 2022

    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, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed at storm door apartment front in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Rca was issued on 06/27/22 by inspector badge # 3409: for work without permit. no permits were issued, or appointments made to show correction of rca. observed an illegal extension approx 22 feet in length whic

    Apr 4, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 597

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 8, 2025 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Sep 4, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt B

    Close
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  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 15, 2025 · Apt B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 3, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 3, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 27, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 27, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 12, 2022 · Apt 1FLOOR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 9, 2022 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 9, 2022 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 7, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jan 7, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jan 7, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 7, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jan 7, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 7, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 3, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 20, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 11, 2018 · Apt 1STFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 6, 2018 · 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 / 89
Assessed value
$60,780
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 597 East 59 Street

Who owns 597 East 59 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dupigny, Herman J.

Does 597 East 59 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.

Is 597 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 597 East 59 Street built?

City records list 1960 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 597 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.