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259 St Nicholas Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

1
DOB Complaints
28
311 Housing Calls
10
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 259 St Nicholas Avenue

This four-story, seven-unit tenement building at 259 St Nicholas Avenue in Ridgewood, owned by Robert Trezza and constructed in 1931, has experienced persistent maintenance and safety issues over the past several years. Most notably, there have been recurring rodent problems, with the most recent inspections in 2025 confirming active rat activity despite previous bait applications in 2023-2024.

The building has also faced multiple plumbing and water-related issues, including several water leaks documented between 2021-2024, and a concerning pattern of unsanitary conditions involving garbage storage and pest control between 2021-2024. The property has open violations that require attention, including issues with apartment 1's smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and plaster surfaces (open since 2022). Additionally, there are active violations related to failure to file required external low-pressure inspections from 2019-2022, and two ECB violations from 2018-2019 regarding boiler registration and ventilation.

Recent maintenance issues have included heating problems (March 2024), though these were reportedly corrected. The building's history shows some improvement in recent months, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past three filing periods (2022-2025). While some recent service requests have been properly addressed, the recurring nature of rodent control issues and various open violations suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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259 St Nicholas Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 7
Year built 1931
Total area 7420 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

1
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
10
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
28
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
11
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 401 Menahan St, New York, NY 11237
  • 259 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 11237
  • 401a Menahan St, New York, NY 11237

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259 St Nicholas 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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259 St Nicholas Avenue 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 259 St Nicholas 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
2024-03-122024-06-02Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-03-122024-06-02Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2022-06-172022-06-30Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2021-10-272022-03-05Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2021-10-092021-10-16Unsanitary Condition-SewageEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 259 St Nicholas 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
2023-03-27ACloseNoneNone(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
2022-06-28BOpenNone1§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2022-06-28BOpenNone1§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2022-06-28AOpenNone1§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE NORTH WALL AND EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2022-03-04BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE SOUTH YARDNone
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311 Service Requests

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

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-07-30 20:04Food EstablishmentRodents/Insects/GarbageClosedDOHMH
2024-03-12 15:00WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKClosedHPD
2024-03-12 15:00HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-03-02 23:36Food EstablishmentRodents/Insects/GarbageClosedDOHMH
2023-07-18 00:00Food Poisoning3 or MoreClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 259 St Nicholas Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39872182024-12-09CLOSEDLocal Law 188/17 Compliance Inspections – Active Jobs2025-01-16Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2025-01-16)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 259 St Nicholas Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
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 259 St Nicholas Avenue. 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 259 St Nicholas 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
2025-06-100002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-03-200002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-07-120002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-280002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-08-040002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

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

DateTypeResult
2025-08-09BAITBait applied
2025-05-23ComplianceRat Activity
2025-03-28InitialRat Activity
2024-06-01CompliancePassed
2024-05-06InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

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

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2019-08-1237015443L259 ST NICHOLAS LLCFALILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#32096113Y ISSUED ON 10/2/18, AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28.201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01(D)(2). AN ACCEPTIBLE CERTIFACTIVE1250.01250.0
2018-10-0232096113Y259 ST NICHOLAS LLCB254,36,38. AS PER CLASS 2 (B254) 28-301.1 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN 36-BOILER NOT REGISTERED; 38-NO FIXED VENTILATON FOR ENCLOSED BOILER. CURE ALL VIOLATING CONDITIONS AND SUBMIT LETTER OF CORRECTION.ACTIVE625.0625.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 259 St Nicholas 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 St Nicholas 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 St Nicholas 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

The table below shows tax and water liens for 259 St Nicholas 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
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

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

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

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

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

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

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 259 St Nicholas 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.

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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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