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159 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

2
DOB Complaints
3
311 Housing Calls
11
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

96
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 96% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 159 Columbia Street

The 4-unit, 4-story Old Law Tenement building at 159 Columbia Street, owned by Cynthia Gonzalez and built in 1900, has experienced a series of significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most pressing is the current rodent problem, with inspections in June and July 2025 confirming rat activity, following a May 2025 health department investigation that found violations requiring follow-up inspections.

The building has also faced recurring heat and water issues, with emergency complaints in October 2024 (apartment-specific) and March 2022 (entire building) documented through the Housing Maintenance Code system. Notably, Apartment 3A is currently the focus of multiple open Class B violations as of May 2024, including problems with mold (6 square feet), defective kitchen countertop, plastered surfaces, water leak, and non-functioning carbon monoxide and smoke detectors.

Two significant Department of Buildings violations from 2023 and 2022 remain active regarding boiler room conditions and construction permit issues, with associated penalties of $625 and $6,250 respectively. While the building has maintained a bedbug-free record in recent annual filings from 2022-2024, the building's persistent maintenance challenges, particularly regarding heat/hot water service and rodent infestations, suggest ongoing infrastructure and upkeep issues.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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159 Columbia Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Columbia St.

Building Characteristics

Total units 4
Year built 1900
Total area 3600 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
11
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
3
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
2
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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159 Columbia Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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159 Columbia Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 <6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 159 Columbia Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2024-10-172024-10-21Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-05-062024-05-10Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2022-03-152022-03-17Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 159 Columbia Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-05-09BOpenNone3A§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER TOP FORMICA IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-05-09BOpenNone3A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-05-09BOpenNone3A§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-05-09BOpenNone3A§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-05-09BOpenNone3A§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 159 Columbia Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-27 17:25RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2024-10-17 19:23HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-05-06 10:42UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2022-03-15 10:38HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 159 Columbia Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39279812023-09-21CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2023-09-21Oath Violation Served (2023-09-21)
38369182022-03-24CLOSEDSidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/NONE/NO PMT/NO CERT2022-03-25Oath Violation Served (2022-03-25)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 159 Columbia Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 159 Columbia Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 159 Columbia Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-310002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-10-040002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-05-220002021-11-012022-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 159 Columbia Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-18ComplianceRat Activity
2025-06-18InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 159 Columbia Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 159 Columbia Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 159 Columbia Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-09-2139095429KSOUTH BROOKLYN RENEWAL HOIN BOILER ROOM THE HWH FLUE IS IN POOR CONDITION/IN GAS METER ROOM THE CEILING AS FALLEN DOWN;CORRECT VIOLATION AND SUBMIT THE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTIONACTIVE625.0625.0
2022-03-2535646230XSOUTH BROOKLYN RENEWAL HOFAILURE TO OBTAIN A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION PERMIT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT.NOTE AT THE TIME OF MY INSPECTION AT A 4 STORY BUILDING OBSERVED NO CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES.AFTER REVIACTIVE6250.06250.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 159 Columbia Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 159 Columbia Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 159 Columbia Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 159 Columbia Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 159 Columbia Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 159 Columbia Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 159 Columbia Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 159 Columbia Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 159 Columbia Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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