# 159 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

BBL 3003050032 · Block 305 · Lot 32 · BIN 3003314  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/159-baltic-street-3003050032  
Last updated: 2026-11-05 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-05

Also recorded as: 402 Henry St; 155 Baltic St; 155-163 Baltic St

## Summary

159 Baltic Street (Brooklyn, NY 11201; tax lot BBL 3003050032) is a 7-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C7: walk-up apartments, more than six families, with stores), built around 1920, on a 2,500 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as 159 BALTIC DEVELOPMENT LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated July 29, 2025 lists a price of $6,900,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $3,586,000. As of November 5, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 10 DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation and two open HPD violations. There were 23 311 requests in the past 12 months and one HPD complaint since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “159 Baltic Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (BBL 3003050032)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/159-baltic-street-3003050032. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 10 |
| Active DOB violations | 1 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 2 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 159 BALTIC DEVELOPMENT LLC
- Building class: C7 – Walk-up apartments, more than six families, with stores
- Year built: 1920
- Floors: 4
- Units: 7 residential / 10 total
- Lot area: 2,500 sq ft · Building area: 8,650 sq ft
- Zoning: R6
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-05

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $3,586,000, assessed value $1,613,700, tax class 2B
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2025-07-29 from 159 BALTIC STREET LLC to 159 BALTIC DEVELOPMENT LLC, stated price $6,900,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2021-08-11 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2021-08-11 from DAISY SOTO, AS TRUSTEE; THE DAISY SOTO REVOCABLE TRUST to 159 BALTIC STREET LLC, stated price $2,300,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2010-01-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2010-01-28 from SOTO, DAISY to DAISY SOTO REVOCABLE TRUST; SOTO, AS TRUSTEE, DAISY, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2003-10-21 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2003-10-21 from SOTO, VICTOR to SOTO, DAISY, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1971-06-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1971-06-08 from LEHMKUHL WILLIAM; LEHMKUHL WILLIAM M to SOTO VICTOR N; SOTO DAISY, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B01445888-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-05-20 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00986727-S1 (Alteration CO): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-01-20 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B01346084-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2025-12-15 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00986727-S2 (Alteration CO): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2025-10-20 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B01287954-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2025-09-25 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B01293161-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2024-02-26 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00986727-I1 (Alteration CO): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 1991-10-09 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 300129796 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. CHANGE PW-1B, OMIT SPRINKLER HEAD ON FIR ST FLOOR. BOX ON CELLAR. NO CHANGE OF EGRESS. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1991-06-25 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB) | BIS job 300106846 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - PARTIAL JOB — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL FIRE SUPPRSION SYSTEM ON 1ST FLO OR.NO CHANGE IN USE,EGRESS OR O CUPPANCY | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1991-06-20 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 300105142 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL A RESTAURANT ON FIRST FLOOR. INS TALL PLUMBING FIXTURES & PARTIT ONS, EXHAUST FAN. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS & OCCUPANCY. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2026-08-19 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01445888-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF 300PSF SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH CH #33 OF THE NYC CODE 2022. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THI…. Issued 2026-08-19, expires 2026-11-17. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-06-05 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00986727-S1: Plumbing — SUBSEQUENT FILING FOR NEW PLUMBING WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALTERATION CO. Issued 2026-06-05, expires 2027-06-05. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-06-03 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00986727-I1: General Construction — RENOVATION OF EXISTING MIXED-USE BUILDING. PROPERTY IS LOCATED WITHIN LAND-MARKED DISTRICT.. Issued 2026-06-03, expires 2026-12-30. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-06-03 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00986727-S2: Structural — Structural work in conjunction with GC application filled under # B00986727-I1.. Issued 2026-06-03, expires 2026-12-30. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-06-02 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01287954-I1: General Construction — INTERIOR, NON-STRUCTURAL DEMOLITION OF EXISTING 4-STORY, MIXED-USE BUILDING. NO CHANGE TO OCCUPANCY, USE, OR EGRESS.. Issued 2026-06-02, expires 2026-12-30. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-06-02 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01293161-I1: Construction Fence — INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE. Issued 2026-06-02, expires 2026-12-30. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-02-03 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00986727-S2: Structural — Structural work in conjunction with GC application filled under # B00986727-I1.. Issued 2026-02-03, expires 2026-05-08. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-02-03 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01346084-I1: General Construction — REMOVAL OF EXISTING OUTDOOR SIGNAGE INSTALLED WITHOUT A PERMIT. FILING TO ADDRESS VIOLATIONS. NO CHANGE TO OCCUPANCY, USE, OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.. Issued 2026-02-03, expires 2026-05-08. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-01-26 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B00986727-I1: General Construction — RENOVATION OF EXISTING MIXED-USE BUILDING. PROPERTY IS LOCATED WITHIN LAND-MARKED DISTRICT.. Issued 2026-01-26, expires 2026-05-08. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2025-10-29 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job B01287954-I1: General Construction — INTERIOR, NON-STRUCTURAL DEMOLITION OF EXISTING 4-STORY, MIXED-USE BUILDING. NO CHANGE TO OCCUPANCY, USE, OR EGRESS.. Issued 2025-10-29, expires 2026-05-08. | rbx6-tga4 |

Showing 20 of 28. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3003050032/permits

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LANDMK-LANDMARK NONE). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2026-05-01 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (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.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-11-18 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-08-03 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Water Leak – Heavy Flow. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DPR: Illegal Tree Damage – Branches Damaged. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: BEST/Site Safety – Demolition - Unsafe. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-10-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-30 | open (Open) | 311 request to DOB: General Construction/Plumbing – Debris - Excessive. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: General Construction/Plumbing – Site Conditions Endangering Workers. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-12 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-10 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-05-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DPR: Illegal Tree Damage – Roots Damaged. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-25 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: BEST/Site Safety – Demolition - Unsafe. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-25 | open (Assigned) | 311 request to DOB: Plumbing – Failure To Retain Water/Improper Drainage- (LL103/89). | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-06 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: General Construction/Plumbing – Working Contrary To Stop Work Order. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-06 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOB: General Construction/Plumbing – Working Contrary To Stop Work Order. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 24. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3003050032/complaints

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as 159 BALTIC DEVELOPMENT LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2025-07-29 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2025-07-29). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2024-10-24 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Abraham Miller, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2024-10-24 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (159 BALTIC STREET LLC), business city Lakewood. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2024-10-24 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Chris Cordova. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2024-10-24 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Vanessa Soria, business city Lakewood. | feu5-w2e2 |

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