659 East 87 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-07992-0014Map
Owner of record: Harrop-Williams, Clarence
659 East 87 Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11236. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Harrop-Williams, Clarence. HPD has recorded 221 housing violations here, most recently on November 25, 2025. 32 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 221
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 303
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 221
- IInformation / order
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, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Dec 4, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 28, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 17, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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.
Apr 21, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 7, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 4, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 4, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 4, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 30, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 30, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective window glass at west wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at east
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at east
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at east
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at east
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
§ 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at east
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at east
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at east
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 1FLR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 1FLR
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 1FLR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at waste line under bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 1FLR
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 30, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Feb 26, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at floor at public hall, 1st story
Feb 26, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete floor at the vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Feb 26, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Nov 20, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at east
Nov 20, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Nov 5, 2015 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at apt 2, 2nd story
Aug 19, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Apr 26, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Apr 26, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at east and south walls / 40 square feet / in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Apr 26, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Mar 19, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Mar 19, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Mar 19, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 12, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 12, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 12, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 west at north
Mar 12, 2015 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
§ 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and walls thru out at cellar
Feb 6, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2sty, 2nd story
Jan 13, 2015 · Apt 2STY
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout
Jan 13, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
§ 27-2028, 2032 admin.code: provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2sty, 2nd story
Jan 13, 2015 · Apt 2STY
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2sty, 2nd story
Jan 13, 2015 · Apt 2STY
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 30, 2012
Dob violation - active - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Mar 20, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Emergency none
Egncy-emergency none
Mar 8, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted basement doors in front and in rear of bldg wide open and not secured. remedy: repair/replace.
Mar 7, 2012 · Penalty $5,000
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 31, 2019 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 7, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 7, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 27, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 2FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 22, 2019 · Apt 2NDFL
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2018 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2018 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 7, 2018 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Nov 12, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Nov 12, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Nov 12, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Nov 12, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2017 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 7, 2017 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 10, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 10, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 13, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 13, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 23, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 22, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 22, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 22, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 17, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 7, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2015 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2015 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2015 · Apt 1ST
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2015 · Apt PVT
Close - Plumbing
Boiler
Jan 13, 2015 · Apt PVT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,920 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R4-1
- Community board
- 318
- Council district
- 46
- Block / lot
- 7992 / 14
- Assessed value
- $53,280
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 659 East 87 Street
Who owns 659 East 87 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Harrop-Williams, Clarence.
Does 659 East 87 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 221 housing violations at this property.
Is 659 East 87 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 659 East 87 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 659 East 87 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.