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159 Suydam Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

13
DOB Complaints
53
311 Housing Calls
117
Housing Violations
2
Permits

Risk Assessment

91
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 91% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 159 Suydam Street

The 8-unit, 4-story, Old Law Tenement building at 159 Suydam Street in Bushwick, owned by Shlomo Karpen and constructed in 1931, has experienced several notable issues in recent years that merit attention. The property has undergone multiple heating system problems, with at least eight documented complaints between 2019 and 2020 regarding heat and hot water issues, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building.

Three open violations from 2020 remain particularly concerning, including failed hot water service and heating system access issues in apartment 3R, along with a failure to properly post required notices about the building's Alternative Enforcement Program status. The building has also faced significant maintenance challenges, including structural concerns, with multiple violations related to defective joists and girders in the cellar area.

More recently, there have been persistent rodent control issues, with rat activity recorded in 2025 inspections. Between 2020 and 2022, the property underwent various unpermitted modifications, as evidenced by multiple violations related to unauthorized work, particularly regarding changes to fire escapes and interior partitions. While the building has demonstrated some improvement in terms of bedbug management, with three consecutive years of reporting showing zero infested units, the property currently faces active violations regarding the failure to file annual low-pressure external inspection reports for multiple years between 2018 and 2024.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 8
Year built 1931
Total area 9175 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

13
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
117
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
53
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
22
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
10
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
15
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
2
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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159 Suydam Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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Landlord Court Records

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159 Suydam 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 Suydam 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
2020-02-012020-02-06Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2020-02-032020-02-06Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2019-11-032019-11-08Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2019-10-222019-11-02Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2019-10-172019-10-24Heat/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 159 Suydam 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
2024-04-12ACloseNoneNone(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
2023-03-27ACloseNoneNone(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
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
2021-04-13ACloseNoneNone(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
2020-02-04COpenNone3R§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
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311 Service Requests

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

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2020-02-03 18:34HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2020-02-01 18:27HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2019-11-03 23:14HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2019-10-22 18:56HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2019-10-17 18:27HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 159 Suydam Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39789732024-10-01CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2025-03-08Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2025-03-08)
39533242024-03-26CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2024-03-26No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-03-26)
39033262023-05-02CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2023-05-02No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-05-02)
39026442023-04-27CLOSEDConstruction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits2024-03-27Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-03-27)
38962022023-03-07CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2023-04-26Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2023-04-27)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 159 Suydam Street.

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 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 159 Suydam Street. 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 Suydam 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
2024-04-150002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-04-170002021-11-012022-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

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

DateTypeResult
2025-06-25ComplianceRat Activity
2025-05-15InitialFailed for Other R
2024-12-23CompliancePassed
2024-11-20InitialRat Activity
2024-05-14InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 159 Suydam 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 Suydam 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 Suydam Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-04-0439500235ZARDSLEY CONSTRUCTION SERVOBSERVED JERSEY BARRIERS OBSTRUCT THE SIDEWALK, NOT S PER MANUFACTURE SPECIFICATIONS, NOT LOCKED IN PLACE, NOT FILLED WITH WATER. THIS CONDITION MAKE THE BARRIERS EASY TO MOVE AND RELOCATE CREATING A TRIPPING HRESOLVE625.00.0
2022-01-1835444610MSUYDAMN NY REALTY LLCWORK PERFORMED W/O NECESSARY PERMIT.AT FRONT EXPOSURE OF BUILDING PREVIOUSLY PRESENT FIRE ESCAPE WAS REMOVED.AT REAR EXPOSURE PREVIOUSLY PRESENT FIRE ESCAPE WAS REMOVED AND NEW FIRE ESPACE WAS ERECTED IN DIFFERRESOLVE0.00.0
2022-01-1835444611YSUYDAM NY REALTY LLCWORK PERFORMED W/O NECESSARY PERMIT THORUGHOUT & AT ALL FOUR FLOORS BUILDING INSULATED/LEXIBLE COPPER REFRIGERANT PIPING FOR FIXTURE BLDG WIDE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM INSTALLED/ROUGHED-IN AT REAR EXPOSURE OF BURESOLVE0.00.0
2022-01-1835444612XSUYDAN NY REALTY LLCWORK PERFORMED W/O NECCESSARY PERMIT.AT ALL FLOORS PREVIOUSLY EXISTING FULL HEIGHT INTERIM PARTITIANS WERE REMOVED & NEW FULL HEIGHT INTERTIOR PARTITIANS WER ERECTED IN NEW LOCATIONS CHANGED THE LAYOUT OF THE ARESOLVE0.00.0
2022-01-1835444613HSUYDAM NY REALTY LLCWORK PERFORMED W/O NECCESSARY PERMIT.THE FOLLOWING STRUCTURAL WORK WAS OBSERVED NEW WOOD FRAMED SHEAR WALL CONSTRUCTED IN CELLAR 1ST FLOOR JOINSTS SISTERED/REPLACED WITH NEW CENTRAL GINDER SUPPORTING 1ST FLOORRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 159 Suydam 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 Suydam 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 Suydam 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 Suydam 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 Suydam Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 159 Suydam 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 Suydam Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

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

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 159 Suydam 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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