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259 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

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DOB Complaints
15
311 Housing Calls
6
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

94
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 94% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 259 Flatbush Avenue

The 4-story, 6-unit building at 259 Flatbush Avenue in Prospect Heights, owned by Mokthar Issa, has been experiencing recurring heat and hot water issues over the past two years, with multiple emergency complaints filed in 2025 (April 30 and April 11), 2024 (October 1), 2024 (February 1), and 2023 (October 20). In October 2024, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issued violations related to heat and hot water problems specifically affecting Apartment 1R, which are currently open.

The building is also facing several outstanding safety compliance issues as of October 2024, including missing or defective self-closing doors, absence of required safety notices regarding gas leaks, smoke detector requirements, and carbon monoxide detection devices in common areas. Three separate violations were issued in October 2024 regarding inadequate posting of required notices, including one related to the building's inspection certificate display requirements. The building's maintenance history shows some attention to infrastructure issues, with plumbing and water leak complaints being addressed in July 2021, though with no violations issued.

Earlier complaints from 2023-2024 also included a food establishment-related sewage issue in February 2025 and a rodent/insect/garbage problem in June 2024, both of which were closed after investigation. While the building has maintained a bedbug-free status according to reports filed between 2022-2024, the recurring heat and hot water issues and multiple open violations regarding safety compliance indicate ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has a history of individual apartment heat/hot water complaints, as well as some complaints affecting the entire building, with HPD often unable to gain access for inspection or issuing violations that required correction within specified timeframes.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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259 Flatbush Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Prospect Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1930
Total area 7104 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

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DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
6
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
15
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
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ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
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Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
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Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
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Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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259 Flatbush Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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259 Flatbush Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not 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 259 Flatbush Avenue. 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
2025-04-302025-05-02Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-112025-04-15Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-10-012024-10-04Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-02-012024-02-03Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-10-202023-10-24Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 259 Flatbush Avenue. 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
2024-10-03COpenNone1R§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-10-03AOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: 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 SUSPECTEDNone
2024-10-03AOpenNoneNone§ 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: 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.None
2024-10-03AOpenNoneNone§ 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 MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
2024-10-03CCloseNone1R§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1R, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 259 Flatbush Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-30 12:26HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-04-11 18:34HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-02-16 17:56Food EstablishmentSewageClosedDOHMH
2024-10-01 16:19HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-02-01 15:37HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 259 Flatbush Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 259 Flatbush Avenue.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 259 Flatbush Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 259 Flatbush Avenue. 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
2024-12-060002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-11-290002022-11-012023-10-31
2024-06-210002022-11-012023-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 259 Flatbush Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2018-02-09InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 259 Flatbush Avenue. 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 259 Flatbush Avenue. 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 259 Flatbush Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 259 Flatbush Avenue. 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 259 Flatbush Avenue. 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 259 Flatbush Avenue. 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

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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 259 Flatbush Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 259 Flatbush Avenue. 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 259 Flatbush Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 259 Flatbush Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 259 Flatbush Avenue. 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.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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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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