# 159 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

BBL 3032080001 · Block 3208 · Lot 1 · BIN 3072901  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/159-central-avenue-3032080001  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 149 Suydam St

## Summary

159 Central Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11221; tax lot BBL 3032080001) is a 4-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S4: mixed-use: four-family home with one store or office), built around 1931, on a 2,450 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as 159 CENTRAL AVE CORP; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated December 12, 2012 lists a price of $950,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,043,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, one active DOB violation, one active ECB violation, nine open HPD violations and eight OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were three 311 requests in the past 12 months and 10 HPD complaints 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 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 (BBL 3032080001)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/159-central-avenue-3032080001. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations | 1 |
| Active ECB violations | 1 |
| Open HPD violations | 9 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 8 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 159 CENTRAL AVE CORP
- Building class: S4 – Mixed-use: four-family home with one store or office
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 3
- Units: 4 residential / 5 total
- Lot area: 2,450 sq ft · Building area: 4,125 sq ft
- Zoning: R6, C1-3
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-02

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,043,000, assessed value $469,350, tax class 2A
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-12-12 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2012-12-12 from COLON, LIZETTE to 159 CENTRAL AVE CORP, stated price $950,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2002-05-02 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2002-05-02 from RIVERA, AGUSTIN to COLON, LIZETTE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1991-12-11 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1991-12-11 from MERCADO, OLGA; MERCADO, DOMINGO to RIVERA, AGUSTIN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1980-09-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1980-09-29 from BELLO WALTER JR; BELLO BEATRICE to BELLO WALTER SR, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1980-09-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1980-09-29 from BELLO WALTER to MERCADO OLGA; MERCADO DOMINGO, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1978-04-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1978-04-19 from BELLO AMANDA; BELLO WALTER to BELLO BEATRICE; BELLO WALTER, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1974-07-23 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1974-07-23 from SERRANO GREGORI to BELLO WALTER; BELLO AMANDA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1970-12-21 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1970-12-21 from LOCASTRO FRANK; VALENTI GASPER to SERRANO GREGORIO, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-08-20 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 320610175 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. MINOR INTERIOR RENOVATION WITH PARTITION WORK & PLUMBING WORK @ CELLAR , SECOND & THIRD FLOOR, REPAIR WALL , CEILING AS REQUIRED AND PROVIDE NEW PAINT FINISH.NO CHANGE IN USE, MEANS OF EGRESS… | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2015-10-23 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320917246: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2015-10-23, expires 2016-10-22. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-09-24 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320610175: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2015-09-24, expires 2016-03-12. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-09-24 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320610175: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2015-09-24, expires 2016-09-23. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-06-25 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321138041: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2015-06-25, expires 2015-07-19. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-06-25 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321138041: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2015-06-25, expires 2015-10-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-05-07 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320610175: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2015-05-07, expires 2016-01-10. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-05-07 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320610175: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2015-05-07, expires 2016-05-06. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-03-05 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320917246: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2015-03-05, expires 2016-03-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-02-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320946456: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2015-02-24, expires 2015-10-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-02-19 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320610175: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2015-02-19, expires 2016-02-19. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-02-19 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320917246: Alteration. Issued 2015-02-19, expires 2016-02-19. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-02-11 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321062862: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2015-02-11, expires 2016-02-11. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-11-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320917246: Alteration. Issued 2014-11-26, expires 2015-02-22. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-11-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320917246: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2014-11-26, expires 2015-11-26. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-10-30 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340178523: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2014-10-30, expires 2015-02-24. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-10-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340178523: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2014-10-23, expires 2015-02-24. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-10-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340178523: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2014-10-23, expires 2015-10-23. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-05-30 | n/a (RE-ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320610175: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2014-05-30, expires 2015-07-22. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2014-05-21 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320610175: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2014-05-21, expires 2015-05-21. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 22. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3032080001/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-08-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2016-08-09 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status STIPULATION/IN-VIO; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: WORK DOESN'T CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT &/OR APPROVED AMENDMENTS.INSPECTION DRAWING 10/2/14 ALT-2 JOB#320610175(OBSECTION),PLAN DON'T INDICATE 2COLD BOX @CELLAR LEVEL.2.CELLAR LEVEL LAYOUT NOT CL. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation by stipulation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-05-04 | 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 |
| 2025-11-19 | 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 |
| 2025-06-09 | 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 |
| 2025-01-31 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILES AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-04-09 | 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 |
| 2023-03-21 | 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 |
| 2022-02-23 | 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 |
| 2021-04-07 | 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 |
| 2019-09-25 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTED. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-18 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAIL TO RECYCLE ORGANIC WASTE 1-8 DWELLING UNITS 1ST. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-02-20 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-10-15 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-06-25 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-06-25 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO RODENT-DEBRIS,VEGETATION 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-10-07 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept Of Transportation: OPERATION OF A S W CAFE RDWY CAFE W O A LIC REVOC CONSENT REPEAT. Unpaid balance $500. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-09-03 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept Of Transportation: OPERATION OF A S W CAFE RDWY CAFE W O A LIC REVOC CONSENT REPEAT. Unpaid balance $1,000. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-08-21 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dept Of Transportation: OP OF A S W CAFE RDWY CAFE W O A LICENSE REVOC CONSENT 1ST OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $83. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-10-19 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1ST. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-10-13 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Recycling: FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-03 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3L): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-12-26 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3L): Door/Window – Window Pane. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-12-19 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Safety – Window Guard Broken/Missing. HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-12-05 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Electric – No Lighting; Safety – Window Guard Broken/Missing. HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-09-03 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Unsanitary Condition – Garbage/Recycling Storage. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-09-21 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt G2NDFL): Appliance – Electric/Gas Range; Unsanitary Condition – Mold. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted an occupant of the apartment and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the conditio… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-11-09 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3R): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-11-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2L): Unsanitary Condition – Mold; General – Ventilation System. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-10-25 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2L): Electric – Outlet/Switch. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2019-09-20 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2L): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the c… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-15 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Blocked Hydrant. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Posted Parking Sign Violation. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-11-03 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: UNSANITARY CONDITION – PESTS. | erm2-nwe9 |

## 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 CENTRAL AVE CORP. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2012-12-12 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2012-12-12). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2024-11-21 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Paul Toobian, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2024-11-21 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (159 CENTRAL AVE CORP), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2024-11-21 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Robert Maisonet. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2024-11-21 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Paul Toobian, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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