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159 Bay 29th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214

6
DOB Complaints
100
311 Housing Calls
52
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

66
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 66% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 159 Bay 29th Street

The 34-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement at 159 Bay 29th Street in Bath Beach has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years, most notably a serious incident in 2024 when an apartment fire in A3 resulted in two fatalities and left the building with charred ceilings and fire-rated material damage. The building has faced recurring heat and hot water issues, with three emergency complaints filed between December 2024 and January 2025, though inspections found no violations.

Other maintenance concerns have included plumbing problems (bathtubs/showers and radiators), cooking gas supply issues, and various building system maintenance needs. Apartment A2 currently has open violations for window guards and pest infestation as of August 2024, while past violations have included gas supply problems in apartments A2 and A8, and multiple fire escape and door-related issues. The building's history shows a pattern of both emergency and non-emergency complaints, with particular attention needed on safety systems like fire escapes and building security features.

Recent complaints in 2025 regarding work without permits and building stability concerns were addressed with a Partial Stop Work Order and Partial Vacate Order, respectively. The property has maintained a reasonably good record regarding pest management, with no bedbug reports in the past three years and successful rodent inspections in recent years, though there was one bedbug case in 2020 that was promptly addressed. The building has also faced regulatory scrutiny for failing to file required energy use benchmarking reports in 2024, and a past environmental violation was noted regarding waste pipe sewage matter accumulation in the cellar area, though this was resolved with a $250 fine.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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159 Bay 29th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 40% of buildings in Bath Beach.

Building Characteristics

Total units 34
Year built 1926
Total area 29800 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

6
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
52
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
100
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
3
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
5
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
2
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 2149 Bath Ave, New York, NY 11214
  • 2151 Bath Ave, New York, NY 11214
  • 2153 Bath Ave, New York, NY 11214
  • 2155 Bath Ave, New York, NY 11214
  • 2157 Bath Ave, New York, NY 11214
  • 159 Bay 29th St, New York, NY 11214

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159 Bay 29th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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159 Bay 29th 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 Bay 29th 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
2024-11-252025-03-04Plumbing-Bathtub/showerNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-032025-01-06Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-122024-12-15Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-03-212024-05-27General-Cooking GasEmergencyCLOSE
2024-01-222024-04-02Plumbing-RadiatorEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 159 Bay 29th 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
2024-08-05COpenNoneA2HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT A2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-09-06T00:00:00.000Z
2024-08-05COpenNoneA2§ 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 2; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT A2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-09-06T00:00:00.000Z
2024-05-16CCloseNoneA2§ 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES STOVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT A2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-06-10T00:00:00.000Z
2024-04-25BCloseNoneA8§ 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT A8, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''SOUTH''2024-06-12T00:00:00.000Z
2024-03-19CCloseNoneA7§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK AT DOOR LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT A7, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''2024-04-05T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 159 Bay 29th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-03 10:17HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-12-12 13:28HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-11-25 03:02PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
2024-03-21 21:45GENERALCOOKING GASClosedHPD
2024-03-19 11:26SAFETYFIRE ESCAPEClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 159 Bay 29th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-05-24CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2025-05-27Partial Stop Work Order (2025-05-27)
39521132024-03-18CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2024-03-18Partial Vacate Order Served (2024-03-18)
39522022024-03-18CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2024-03-19No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-03-19)
37828292021-01-09CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2021-01-11No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-01-12)
37397472020-01-24CLOSEDIllegal Hotel Rooms in Residential Buildings2020-01-29No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-01-29)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 159 Bay 29th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-08-03V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4CONFIRMED SUBMISSION2024-10-23
2024-05-03V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
2024-03-17V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEBUILDING RENDERED NON COMPLIANT DUE TO FIRE IN APT A3 WITH CEILING CHARRED AND FIRE RATED MATERIAL RESTORED. FIRE RESULTED IN 2 NON CONSTRUCTION/BUILDING RELATED FATALITIES. CORRECTION TO PREVIOUS VIOLATION # 338625
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 159 Bay 29th 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 Bay 29th 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
2024-12-160002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-200002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-190002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-140002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-231102019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 159 Bay 29th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2022-01-24InitialPassed
2018-05-03InitialPassed
2017-12-14InitialPassed
2016-06-30InitialPassed
2015-08-28InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 159 Bay 29th 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 Bay 29th 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 Bay 29th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2019-05-0635416515X159 BAY REALTY LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. OBSERVED WASTE PIPE SEWAGE MATTER ACCUMULATED ON THE CELLAR FLOOR AT FRONT CELLAR AREA.REMEDY: REPAIR &/OR REPLACE.RESOLVE250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 159 Bay 29th 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 Bay 29th 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 Bay 29th 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 Bay 29th 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 Bay 29th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 159 Bay 29th 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 Bay 29th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 159 Bay 29th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 159 Bay 29th 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.

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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