# 159 Classon Avenue, Bedford-Stuyvesant (West), Brooklyn, NY 11205

BBL 3018967503 · Block 1896 · Lot 7503 · BIN 3394433, 3334742  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/159-classon-avenue-3018967503  
Last updated: 2026-11-07 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-09

Also recorded as: 151 Classon Ave

## Summary

159 Classon Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11205; tax lot BBL 3018967503) is a 20-unit condominium (building class RM: condominium (subtype RM)), built around 2005, on a 10,530 sq ft lot zoned M1-1. City tax records list the owner as UNAVAILABLE OWNER. As of November 9, 2026 (limited by OATH Hearings Division Case Status; other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows 59 active DOB violations (nine BIS violations and 50 DOB NOW safety violations) and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were two 311 requests in the past 12 months and no 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 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 (BBL 3018967503)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/159-classon-avenue-3018967503. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant (West): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-west

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-west/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-west/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-west/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-west/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-west/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Brooklyn 11205: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11205

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 165 Classon Avenue (93 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/165-classon-avenue-3018960018
- 143 Classon Avenue (116 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/143-classon-avenue-3018967502
- 169 Classon Avenue (143 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/169-classon-avenue-3018960017
- 140 Classon Avenue (152 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/140-classon-avenue-3018950038
- 146 Classon Avenue (154 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/146-classon-avenue-3018950041
- 142 Classon Avenue (157 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/142-classon-avenue-3018950039

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations (BIS) | 9 |
| Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 50 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 2 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: UNAVAILABLE OWNER
- Building class: RM – Condominium (subtype RM)
- Year built: 2005
- Floors: 5
- Units: 20 residential / 46 total
- Lot area: 10,530 sq ft · Building area: 39,905 sq ft
- Zoning: M1-1
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-10

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $0, assessed value $0, tax class 2
- 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.

No records found.

## 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).

No records found.

## Open violations (DOB, DOB NOW safety, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, DOB NOW safety violation status is Active, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open. Dismissed, cured, waived and disputed-successfully safety violations are not open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2024-09-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-30 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-04-25 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2021-12-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (EGRADE-FAILURE TO POST ENERGY GRADE/SCORE NONE): FAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2020-09-18 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2026-10-02 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Elevators), type FTF-VT-PER-CO, VIO-FTF-VT-PER-202512-0001883: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection Report. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2026-09-23 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Parking Structures), type FTF-PS-INITL, VIO-FTF-PS-INITL-202512-0184101: Failure to file parking structures compliance report by 12/31/2025 as required per 1 RCNY 103-13. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2025-11-14 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 111425LBLVIO14890: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2024-09-23 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 092324LBLVIO13605: Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 External Low Pressure Inspection Report. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2023-06-30 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 063023LBLVIO13712: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2023-06-30 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 063023LBLVIO34060: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2023-06-20 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 062023LBLVIO34703: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2023-06-20 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 062023LBLVIO13577: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2023-04-25 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 042523LBLVIO10370: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2022 INSPECTION REPORT. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2021-12-01 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Energy Grade - LL33), type FTP-EN-EGRDEA, 120121EGRADE2102291: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2019-11-08 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 110819LBLVIO05708: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2018-04-06 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 040618LBLVIO07396: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2017-02-24 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 022417LBLVIO05567: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2015-10-01 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 100115LBLVIO05212: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2015-03-03 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 030315LBLVIO08754: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2014-10-31 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Elevators), type EVCAT1, 103114EVCAT102826: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2014-05-15 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 051514LBLVIO10306: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2014-03-31 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Elevators), type EVCAT1, 033114EVCAT105142: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2013-03-01 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 030113LBLVIO12384: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2012-10-01 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Elevators), type EVCAT1, 100112EVCAT102681: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2012-10-01 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Elevators), type EVCAT1, 100112EVCAT102681: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2011-12-13 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Elevators), type EVCAT1, 121311EVCAT102909: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2011-12-13 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Elevators), type EVCAT1, 121311EVCAT102909: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2011-12-13 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 121311LBLVIO16279: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2010-10-08 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Elevators), type VCAT1, 100810VCAT103649: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2010-10-08 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Elevators), type VCAT1, 100810VCAT103649: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2009-12-31 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 123109LBLVIO18914: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2009-02-27 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Elevators), type LL1081, 022709LL108102265: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2009-02-27 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Elevators), type LL1081, 022709LL108102265: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2009-01-01 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LL6291, 010109LL629109796: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2008-03-21 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Elevators), type LL1081, 032108LL108102617: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |

Showing 40 of 59. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3018967503/violations

## DOB safety violations (DOB NOW)

Active means the published violation status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived, disputed successfully and pending dismissal are not open items.

| Issued | Status | Type | Device | Number | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-02 | open (Active) | FTF-VT-PER-CO | Elevators | VIO-FTF-VT-PER-202512-0001883 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2025 Periodic Inspection Report |
| 2026-09-23 | open (Active) | FTF-PS-INITL | Parking Structures | VIO-FTF-PS-INITL-202512-0184101 | Failure to file parking structures compliance report by 12/31/2025 as required per 1 RCNY 103-13 |
| 2025-11-14 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 111425LBLVIO14890 | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2024 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION |
| 2024-09-23 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 092324LBLVIO13605 | Violation Issued-Failure To File 2023 External Low Pressure Inspection Report |
| 2023-06-30 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 063023LBLVIO13712 | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION |
| 2023-06-30 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 063023LBLVIO34060 | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION |
| 2023-06-20 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 062023LBLVIO34703 | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION |
| 2023-06-20 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 062023LBLVIO13577 | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION |
| 2023-04-25 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 042523LBLVIO10370 | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2022 INSPECTION REPORT |
| 2021-12-01 | open (Active) | FTP-EN-EGRDEA | Energy Grade - LL33 | 120121EGRADE2102291 | — |
| 2019-11-08 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 110819LBLVIO05708 | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT |
| 2018-04-06 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 040618LBLVIO07396 | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT |
| 2017-02-24 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 022417LBLVIO05567 | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT |
| 2015-10-01 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 100115LBLVIO05212 | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT |
| 2015-03-03 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 030315LBLVIO08754 | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT |

Showing 15 of 50 active.

2 resolved or not active. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3018967503/violations?type=dob_safety_violation

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Building/DOB-Safety-Violations/855j-jady), city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-10

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-27 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $50. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-10-10 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITS. Unpaid balance $25. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-08-05 | pending (ASSIGNED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Illegal Parking – Commercial Overnight Parking. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-28 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | 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 UNAVAILABLE OWNER. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2026-09-16 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Mendy Klein. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-16 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Elisha Binet (SEM NY CORP), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-16 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (159 CLASSON AVE CONDOMINIUM), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-16 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Irving Schwartzbaum, business city Flushing. | feu5-w2e2 |

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