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159 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

3
DOB Complaints
40
311 Housing Calls
28
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

89
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 89% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 159 South 2nd Street

159 South 2nd Street is a five-story, 21-unit New Law tenement building in Williamsburg, built in 1907 and currently owned by Marla Siegel. The building has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years, with the most recent cluster of complaints in 2025 involving unsanitary sewage conditions, water leakage with heavy flow, and flooring issues, all of which were closed due to inspection access issues. Prior to this, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water problems in 2024, indoor air quality concerns, and various maintenance issues including water leaks, paint/plaster problems, and plumbing issues.

The building has persistent plumbing-related complaints, with at least two emergency water-related complaints in 2025 and one slow leak complaint in 2023. The property has several open and closed Housing Maintenance Code violations from 2022-2023, particularly concerning unit 10 on the third story, involving issues with fire escape access, plaster repairs, and water leaks. In 2023, violations were issued regarding construction materials blocking public areas and fire safety door requirements.

While the building had multiple bedbug and rodent inspections between 2014-2019, recent bedbug reports for 2023-2024 indicate no current infestations, suggesting successful eradication efforts. A violation related to low pressure inspection filing from 2023 was dismissed in 2024. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of access issues during inspections, leading to multiple complaints being closed without resolution, particularly regarding heat/hot water systems in late 2024 and various issues in 2025.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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159 South 2nd Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Williamsburg.

Building Characteristics

Total units 21
Year built 1907
Total area 16313 sq ft
Floors 5
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.
28
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
40
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
3
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
8
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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159 South 2nd Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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Landlord Court Records

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159 South 2nd Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More 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 South 2nd 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
2025-03-312025-05-20Flooring/stairs-FloorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-312025-05-20Unsanitary Condition-SewageEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-312025-05-20Water Leak-Heavy FlowEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-102024-11-14Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-11-102024-11-14Heat/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 159 South 2nd 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
2023-05-23COpenNoneNone§ 27-2044 ADM CODE PROVIDE APPROVED ONE-HOUR FIRE RESISTANCE RATED SELF-CLOSING DOOR AT ALL OPENINGS TO PUBLIC HALL OTHER THAN APT MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR FROM DOOR LEADING TO WEST YARD AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2023-06-15T00:00:00.000Z
2023-05-23BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2023-06-15T00:00:00.000Z
2023-05-23BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY2023-06-15T00:00:00.000Z
2023-05-10ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2014 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. SCRAPE AND REMOVE RUST SCALES AND PAINT WITH 2 COATS OF PAINT ALL BALCONYS ALL STORIES FRONT OF THE BUILDING AT FIRE ESCAPE2023-06-15T00:00:00.000Z
2022-04-25BOpenNone10§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 10, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 159 South 2nd Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-31 15:20UNSANITARY CONDITIONSEWAGEClosedHPD
2025-03-31 15:20FLOORING/STAIRSFLOORClosedHPD
2025-03-31 15:20WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
2024-11-10 18:45HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-11-10 18:45HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 159 South 2nd Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39701772024-07-26CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2024-08-01No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-08-01)
38309162022-02-08CLOSEDVent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper2022-02-28No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-02-28)
36965502019-04-15CLOSEDPermit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)2019-05-20No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-05-20)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 159 South 2nd Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-30V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2024-07-12
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 159 South 2nd 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 South 2nd 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
2024-12-300002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-131102022-11-012023-10-31
2023-03-011102021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-180002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 159 South 2nd Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2019-08-29CompliancePassed
2019-08-12InitialRat Activity
2019-05-20BAITBait applied
2019-05-14BAITBait applied
2019-04-29BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 159 South 2nd 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 South 2nd 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 South 2nd Street. 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 South 2nd 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 South 2nd 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 South 2nd 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 South 2nd 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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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 159 South 2nd Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 159 South 2nd 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.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 159 South 2nd Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 159 South 2nd Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 159 South 2nd 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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