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159 Saratoga Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

4
DOB Complaints
3
311 Housing Calls
4
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 159 Saratoga Avenue

The three-story, three-unit building at 159 Saratoga Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Pin Fang Yang, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most notably, in May 2023, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issued multiple violations related to building management and safety requirements, including problems with the intercom system, missing safety notices, and maintenance issues in common areas.

The building currently faces an active violation from December 2023 concerning the rear yard's safety risk due to a partially collapsed garage at the adjacent property (161 Saratoga Avenue). The building has a concerning pattern of complaints regarding unauthorized modifications or illegal conversions, with reports in March and December 2023, as well as February 2025, though inspections resulted in either denied access or no violations being found.

Emergency and non-emergency complaints regarding building systems and conditions were recorded in late 2022, including intercom issues and door problems. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained a clean record regarding pest issues, with zero bedbug infestations reported over the past five years and successful passing of rodent inspections in 2016 and 2018.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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159 Saratoga Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Building Characteristics

Total units 3
Year built 1906
Total area 3705 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

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

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159 Saratoga Avenue 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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159 Saratoga Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 <6 units Not registered None

Full Building Data for 159 Saratoga Avenue

Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 159 Saratoga 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
2022-11-252023-05-15General-Bell/buzzer/intercomNon EmergencyCLOSE
2022-11-252023-05-15Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2022-11-252023-05-15Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 159 Saratoga 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
2023-05-11ACloseNoneNone§ 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. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2023-05-25T00:00:00.000Z
2023-05-11ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2023-05-25T00:00:00.000Z
2023-05-11ACloseNoneNone§ 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 .. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2023-05-25T00:00:00.000Z
2023-05-11CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2033 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 BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM .. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2023-05-25T00:00:00.000Z
2023-05-11ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPERINTENDENT, JANITOR OR HOUSEKEEPER. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2023-05-25T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 159 Saratoga Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2022-11-25 19:26GENERALBELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMClosedHPD
2022-11-25 19:26DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2022-11-25 19:26UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 159 Saratoga Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-04-10CLOSEDFailure to Comply with Vacate Order2025-04-10No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-04-10)
2025-02-19ACTIVEIllegal Conversion2025-02-19Aw: No Access – 1st Attempt (2025-02-19)
2025-02-19CLOSEDFailure to Comply with Vacate Order2025-02-19No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-02-19)
39401872023-12-20CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2023-12-20No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-12-20)
39399402023-12-18CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2023-12-18Partial Vacate Order Served (2023-12-19)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 159 Saratoga Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-12-18V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEDUE TO PARTIALLY COLLAPSED GARAGE AT 161 SARATOGA AVENUE THE REAR YARD OF 159 SARATOGA AVENUE IS WITHIN THE COLLAPSE ZONE.
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 159 Saratoga 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 159 Saratoga 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
2025-03-210002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-03-060002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-04-060002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-110002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-05-060002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 159 Saratoga Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2018-02-05InitialPassed
2016-11-18InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 159 Saratoga 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 159 Saratoga 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 159 Saratoga 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 159 Saratoga 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 159 Saratoga 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 159 Saratoga 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)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

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

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 159 Saratoga Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 159 Saratoga 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 159 Saratoga Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 159 Saratoga Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 159 Saratoga 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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