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259 Brighton Beach Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11235BBL 3-08671-0930Map

Owner of record: Sam Sup Yang

259 Brighton Beach Ave is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1929 in Brooklyn, 11235. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Sam Sup Yang. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on April 9, 2024. 11 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
37
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
7

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 9, 2024

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 · 37

  • 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 9, 2024

    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 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of drop ladder blocked by merchandise at builbing east at 1st fire escape from north at east

    Apr 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond the window sill at balcony building east at 1st fire escape from north at east, 3rd story

    Apr 23, 2023

    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 21, 2023

    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.

    Feb 23, 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.

    Apr 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Apr 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Apr 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Apr 14, 2020

    Open — Nov certified late
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  • 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

    Apr 14, 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.

    Oct 29, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead, 3rd story

    Mar 9, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at apartment entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance , 1st story

    Mar 9, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide firewatch for entire building

    Mar 9, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 5; in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 17, 2000 · Apt 3FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective door bells front entrance.

    May 17, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    May 17, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 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 frame missing.

    Aug 3, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty pub hall.

    Aug 3, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Aug 3, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 frame missing.

    Jul 27, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 3 sty front apt.

    Jul 27, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Jul 27, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wire clg boiler room cellar.

    Jul 27, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing 100 watt light bulb wall fixture entrance to building.

    Jul 27, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall near stairs all stys pub hall.

    Jul 27, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tile floor 1 sty vestibule.

    Jul 27, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all stys pub halls.

    Apr 28, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing 150 watt light bulbs wall fixture at entrance to bldg.

    Apr 28, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective bell & buzzer vestibule pub hall 1 sty to 3 sty front apt.

    Jan 20, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all stys pub halls.

    Dec 14, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit vestibule entrance door 1 sty pub hall.

    Dec 14, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar north.

    Mar 30, 1982

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar north.

    Mar 30, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 25, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Obtain a report from professional engineer, obtain permit to provide s afe fire passage

    Mar 9, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 10, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 27, 2017

    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

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner; observed at right side fire escape at exp 4, all landings obstructed by ac units and personal items., repair and/replace

    Jul 25, 2025 · Penalty $6,280

    Active
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed two fire escape ladder landing area obstructed by merchandise and shelfs. fire escape access from apartment obstructed by window mounted ac units. clear exit passageway from store

    Feb 9, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner failure to comply with the ocmmissioners order contaiend in suons/violation #39028160r issued on 09-04-20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant

    Nov 18, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Found weil mclain gas boiler in basement missing chimney cleanout, boiler room door not self closing, gauge glass cock rusted, dirty rating plate missing correct all violating conditions submit certificate of c

    Oct 23, 2020 · Penalty $310

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    On exp 1 (brighton 2nd street side) thin mortar layer that was put over old mortar flaking off, revealing old white mortar below. some patching that was done to cracks have openned up again and need to be redon

    Sep 4, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/v olation#35236746p issued on 10/10/17 and to file a certificate of cor ection pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain bldg

    Nov 28, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/v olation#35236747r issued on 10/10/17 and to file a certificate of cor ection pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to provide unobst

    Nov 28, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35236923r issued on 09/19/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for failure to provide a 2nd means of egress. remedy: comply w/

    Nov 15, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted:(1)according to nyc bc 27-370(f)no openings other than exit doors are accepted as exit passageway openings.observed(1)as 2nd means of egress from apts at 2n

    Oct 10, 2017 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.faiure to provide#of reqd means of egress.noted(1)according to dob and hpd records bldg is occupied as store-1st fl and dwelling -2nd &3rd fl.(2)according to ny

    Oct 10, 2017

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.failure to provide #of reqd means of egress.noted:(1)according to dob and hpd records bld is occupied as a stor-1st fl and dwelling;5 class "a"apts-2nd and 3rd

    Sep 19, 2017

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Dec 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 6, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 6, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 6, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 18, 2015 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 1, 2014 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 3, 2009 · Apt 2S

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1929
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
4,920 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
313
Council district
48
Block / lot
8671 / 930
Assessed value
$347,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #334725, last renewed Nov 6, 2025.

Questions about 259 Brighton Beach Ave

Who owns 259 Brighton Beach Ave?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sam Sup Yang.

Does 259 Brighton Beach Ave have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.

Is 259 Brighton Beach Ave 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 259 Brighton Beach Ave built?

City records list 1929 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 259 Brighton Beach Ave?

It has 4 residential units and 6 units in total.

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