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559 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

3
DOB Complaints
11
311 Housing Calls
6
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 559 St Johns Place

The 3-story, 6-unit building at 559 St John's Place in Crown Heights, built in 1908, has experienced recurring sanitary issues, particularly regarding mold. Most recently, in March 2025, two emergency complaints about mold were reported and closed, with HPD noting the conditions were corrected according to building management. This follows a pattern from 2018 when multiple mold-related complaints were filed, resulting in violations, as well as water leak issues during that period.

The building's history also reveals several significant concerns, including an active violation from 2018 regarding an illegal duplex conversion (apartment 1B), which was documented as creating occupancy contrary to that allowed by the Certificate of Occupancy and DOB records, with a $6,250 penalty still showing as due. Recent inspections and violations reveal ongoing maintenance concerns, particularly regarding low-pressure systems, with multiple active violations issued between April 2023 and September 2024 for failing to file required inspections. The building has demonstrated consistent rodent activity, with inspections in 2023 and 2025 showing "Rat Activity," though a November 2024 compliance inspection passed.

While the building's bedbug reporting records from 2021-2025 show no infestations, the repeated sanitation issues, particularly regarding mold and the rodent activity, suggest persistent maintenance challenges. Additionally, there appears to be a pattern of access issues during inspections, as evidenced by multiple "Unable to Gain Access" notations in 2018 and 2019 regarding the illegal conversion complaint and various violations. The building's current status as of July 2025 shows active violations related to low-pressure system inspections and no reported bedbug infestations for the past two years, though the recent mold complaints indicate ongoing moisture-related challenges.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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559 St Johns Place Report Contents

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559 St Johns Place Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1908
Total area 3300 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
6
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
11
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
4
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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559 St Johns Place Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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559 St Johns Place 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 559 St Johns Place. 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
2025-03-052025-03-08Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-052025-03-08Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2018-08-022018-08-20Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2018-08-032018-08-19Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2018-08-032018-08-19Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 559 St Johns Place. 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
2022-03-02ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2018-09-10BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES ..BUCKET AT 2ND STORY BALCONY AT 1st FIRE ESCAPE FROM EAST AT SOUTH2018-11-01T00:00:00.000Z
2018-08-14BOpenNone1B§ 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... MILDEW AT CEILING 5SQ/FT IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2018-08-14BCloseNone1B§ 27-2081 ADM CODE DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS BATHROOM WATERCLOSET, WASHBASIN, SHOWERSTALL AT ILLEGAL DUPLEX AT CELLAR IN CONJUNCTION WITH APT LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2018-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
2018-08-14ACloseNone1B§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION FLOOR PIERCED WITHS STAIRS ERECTED TO CELLAR, CREATED ILLEGAL DUPLEX APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2018-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 559 St Johns Place. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-05 09:55UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2025-03-05 09:55UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2018-08-03 14:15Indoor Air QualityOther (Explain Below)ClosedDOHMH
2018-08-03 14:14UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2018-08-03 14:14UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 559 St Johns Place.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
37294832019-11-11CLOSEDPermit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)2019-11-12Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2019-11-13)
36627692018-08-14CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2018-08-22Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2018-08-22)
36627702018-08-14CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2018-09-04Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2018-09-04)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 559 St Johns Place.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 559 St Johns Place. 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 559 St Johns Place. 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
2025-07-090002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-12-090002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-200002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-02-130002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-070002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 559 St Johns Place. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-01InitialRat Activity
2024-11-01CompliancePassed
2024-05-20InitialRat Activity
2023-09-08ComplianceRat Activity
2023-06-29InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 559 St Johns Place. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

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Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 559 St Johns Place. 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 559 St Johns Place. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2018-08-1435243064NBEST OF CLINTON HILL CORPOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O AND DOB RECORDS. FLOOR PIERCED AT APT 1B 1ST STORY W/ STAIRS ERECTED TO CELLAR CREATING ON ILLEGAL DUPLEX APT. PARTITIONS ERECTED AT CELLAR CREATING ILLEGAL USE OF RACTIVE6250.06250.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 559 St Johns Place. 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 559 St Johns Place. 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 559 St Johns Place. 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 559 St Johns Place. 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 559 St Johns Place. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 559 St Johns Place. 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.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 559 St Johns Place. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 559 St Johns Place. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 559 St Johns Place. 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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