NY Property Records
159 East 59 Street
159 East 59 Street
Brooklyn · Kings County · 11203
01 · 1–2 FamilySold $900,000 · Jan 2024 ↗
Owner of record
OwnerJoseph, Andrea
Assessment · 2025 roll
Land assessed$14,160
Total assessed$45,840
Est. annual tax$6,175 (2027, excl. special districts)
Building
StyleFrame
Year built1920
Living area1,768 sq ft
Lot
Size0.05 acres (GIS)
Frontage × depth20 × 100 ft
Lot sq ft2,000
Zoning
DistrictR5
Commercial overlayC1-2
FAR0.88 built · 1.5 max residential · 2.0 max facility
Zoning map17b
Recorded documents · 10
MORTGAGE
$854,700
Feb 23, 2024
mortgagor/borrower Joseph, Andrea; Joseph, Kurdeen +1
mortgagee/lender Mers; United Mortgage Corp
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DEED
$900,000
Feb 23, 2024
grantor/seller James Sloan, Karen Lucretia; James, Karen +1
grantee/buyer Joseph, Andrea; Joseph, Kurdeen +1
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
Feb 23, 2024
party one James, Philip O
party two James Sloan, Karen Lucretia
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DEED
$240,000
Mar 1, 2006
grantor/seller James (As Trustee), Eileen I; James (As Trustee), Philip F +1
grantee/buyer James , Karen; James , Philip O
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SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE
Mar 1, 2006
mortgager/borrower James, Eileen I; James, James F. G.
mortgagee/lender Empbanque Capital Corp.
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DEED
Feb 11, 2004
grantor/seller James, Eileen I; James, Philip F
grantee/buyer James As Trustee, Eileen I; James As Trustee, Philip F +1
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE
Aug 1, 1973
assignor/old lender Empbanque Capitol Corp
assignee/new lender Greater Ny Savs Bk
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DEED
Mar 28, 1973
grantor/seller Feller Nettie; Hodes Anna
grantee/buyer James Eileen I; James Philip Fg
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DEED
Mar 28, 1973
grantor/seller Feller Alice (Distributees); Feller Barton +4
grantee/buyer Feller Nettie
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MORTGAGE
Mar 28, 1973
mortgagor/borrower James Eileen I; James Philip Fg
mortgagee/lender Empbanque Capital Corp
View on ACRIS ↗DOB violations — total 1 · open 1 · dismissed 0
C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL
Active
Aug 8, 2024
NOTED: ACCESS GRANTED OBSERVED NEW ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK ON GOING ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT THE MEN ARE STILL WORKING NOW NO PERMI
BIS ↗DOB complaints — total 11 · open 0 · closed 11
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HPD violations — total 30 · open 24 · closed 6
B · Hazardous
Open
May 26, 2026
§ 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACC
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Open
May 24, 2026
§ 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMEN
HPD ↗
C · Immediately hazardous
Open
May 24, 2026
HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
HPD ↗Show all 30
B · Hazardous
Open
May 24, 2026
§ 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACC
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Open
May 24, 2026
§ 27-2005 HMC: REFIT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Closed
Mar 20, 2026
§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RUBBER SEAL AT LOWER REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTM
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Closed
Mar 20, 2026
HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
HPD ↗
C · Immediately hazardous
Open
Mar 20, 2026
§ 27-2024 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT SINK, WASHBASIN AND BATHTUB IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY
HPD ↗
C · Immediately hazardous
Open
Mar 14, 2026
§ 27-2024 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES . IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Open
Mar 14, 2026
§ 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACC
HPD ↗
C · Immediately hazardous
Closed
Mar 14, 2026
§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FREE STANDING RADIATOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
HPD ↗
C · Immediately hazardous
Open
Feb 28, 2026
HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Open
Feb 8, 2026
HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
HPD ↗
C · Immediately hazardous
Closed
Feb 8, 2026
§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 130 DEGRESS AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APART
HPD ↗
I · Order to correct
Open
Nov 26, 2025
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Open
Nov 21, 2025
HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
HPD ↗
C · Immediately hazardous
Closed
Nov 21, 2025
§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER ABOVE 130 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTME
HPD ↗
A · Non-hazardous
Open
Nov 21, 2025
§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RUBBER GASKET FOR REFRIGERATOR DOORS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMEN
HPD ↗
I · Order to correct
Closed
Oct 1, 2024
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN
HPD ↗
A · Non-hazardous
Open
Sep 30, 2024
§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT 1st DOOR FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST AT
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Open
Sep 30, 2024
HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2FLOOR, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Open
Sep 30, 2024
§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR HINGE AT EAST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 2FLOOR, 2nd STORY, 1
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Open
Sep 30, 2024
§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CLOSET DOOR AT EAST WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2FLOOR, 2nd STORY,
HPD ↗
B · Hazardous
Open
Sep 30, 2024
§ 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2FLOOR, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
HPD ↗
C · Immediately hazardous
Open
Sep 30, 2024
§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - U
HPD ↗
C · Immediately hazardous
Open
Sep 30, 2024
§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - U
HPD ↗
C · Immediately hazardous
Open
Sep 30, 2024
§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - U
HPD ↗
C · Immediately hazardous
Open
Sep 30, 2024
§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - U
HPD ↗
C · Immediately hazardous
Open
Sep 30, 2024
§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - U
HPD ↗
C · Immediately hazardous
Open
Sep 30, 2024
§ 27-2056.7, 27-2056.8, 27-2056.9 ADM CODE -CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY PERFORMING ACT
HPD ↗Deed & identifiers
SBL3047310030
SWIS610100
Parcel ID6101003047310030
Who owns 159 East 59 Street?
159 East 59 Street, Brooklyn is owned by Joseph, Andrea per the 2025 NYS assessment roll. It last sold for $900,000 in Jan 2024.
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