# 159 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11221

BBL 3015970001 · Block 1597 · Lot 1 · BIN 3324969, 3324970, 3324968  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/159-marcus-garvey-blvd-3015970001  
Last updated: 2026-11-01 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 953 De Kalb Ave; 953 Dekalb Ave; 927 Dekalb Ave; 153 Marcus Garvey Blvd; 153 Sumner Ave; 939 Dekalb Ave

## Summary

159 Marcus Garvey Blvd (Brooklyn, NY 11221; tax lot BBL 3015970001) is a 270-unit elevator apartment building (building class D3: elevator apartments, fireproof, no stores), built around 1962, on a 150,000 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $45,757,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 24 DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, 19 active DOB violations, two active ECB violations and 21 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 72 311 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 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11221 (BBL 3015970001)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/159-marcus-garvey-blvd-3015970001. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 24 |
| Active DOB violations | 19 |
| Active ECB violations | 2 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 21 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY
- Building class: D3 – Elevator apartments, fireproof, no stores
- Year built: 1962
- Floors: 15
- Units: 270 residential / 270 total
- Lot area: 150,000 sq ft · Building area: 922,336 sq ft
- Zoning: R6, C2-4
- 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 $45,757,000, assessed value $20,590,650, 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).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-02 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B01200330-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2024-12-02 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B01149733-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2024-05-10 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00432674-S1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-10-26 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00952892-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-10-26 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00952857-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-10-26 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00952838-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-10-26 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00952889-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-09-12 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00823890-S2 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-08-08 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00823890-S1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-04-13 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00840309-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-03-15 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00821009-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-03-14 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00822045-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2023-02-09 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00823890-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2021-07-16 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00434161-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2021-06-11 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00439776-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2021-06-11 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00435208-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2021-06-11 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00435284-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2021-06-11 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00439629-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2021-06-11 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00435314-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2021-04-16 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing B00455088-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |

Showing 20 of 171. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3015970001/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2023-10-24 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (FISPHAZ-HAZARDOUS CONDITION (FACADE) FACADE REQUIRED): NYCHA CYCLE 9B UNSAFE REPORT FILED. 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 |
| 2023-02-22 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (FISPNRF-NO REPORT AND / OR LATE FILING (FACADE) FACADE REQUIRED): FAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9B TECHNICAL REPORT BY 2/21/2023. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2013-09-25 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL11/98-LOCAL LAW 11/98 - FACADE FACADE OPTIONAL): CYCLE 7 UNSAFE REPORT FILED. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2009-08-17 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL11/98-LOCAL LAW 11/98 - FACADE FACADE OPTIONAL): (27-MISC, 28-MISC) : LOCAL LAW REPORT FILED AS UNSAFE BY ARCHITECT BC-MISC REMEDY: PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AS PER CODE AND FILE AMENDED REPORT: BADGE# 692. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2009-05-18 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL11/98-LOCAL LAW 11/98 - FACADE FACADE OPTIONAL): (27-MISC, 28-MISC) : LOCAL LAW 6TH CYCLE REPORT FILED AS "UNSAFE" BC-MISC REMEDY: PROVIDE FOR SAFETY OF PUBLIC AS PER ABOVE CODES BADGE# 2252. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2009-05-08 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL11/98-LOCAL LAW 11/98 - FACADE FACADE OPTIONAL): NYCHA UNSAFE TECHNICAL REPORT MUST PROVIDE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT PUBLIC FROM UNSAFE CONDITIONS. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2008-10-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL11/98-LOCAL LAW 11/98 - FACADE FACADE OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2004-09-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2004-01-15 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL11/98-LOCAL LAW 11/98 - FACADE FACADE OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2025-11-05 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: OBSERVED COMBUSTION AIR COVERED IN THE MOBILE BOILER ENCLOSURE. CORRECT ALL VIOLATING CONDITIONS AND SUBMIT A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTIONS. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $6,250. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2025-11-05 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status DEFAULT; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: OBSERVED 1 DUAL FUEL CLEVER BROOKS CB200-800 BOILER CEASED USE DUE TO HAZARDOUS CONDITION.1 WORKER SENT TO HOSPITAL WITH BURNS DO TO MALFUNCTION OF BOILER DO NOT OPERATE UNTIL ALL HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS ARE IMMED. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: default (the respondent did not appear; the penalty was imposed by default). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. Balance due $12,500. | 6bgk-3dad |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-06-27 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2026-05-01 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-11-05 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: BOILER. Unpaid balance $12,500. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-11-05 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dept. Of Buildings: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: BOILER. Unpaid balance $6,250. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-09-30 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-09-10 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-05-23 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-04-21 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: PUBLIC URINATION 1ST OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $112. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-03-30 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: PUBLIC URINATION 1ST OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $112. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-09-25 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Veterinary-Dohmh: OWNING OR HARBORING A DOG, CAT OR HORSE NOT IMMUNIZED AGAINST RABIES. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-08-14 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-03-03 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2017-10-06 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2017-09-06 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2017-09-06 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2017-09-06 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $2. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2017-08-18 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2017-08-08 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2017-08-05 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Police Department: OPEN CONTAINER CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL ON STREETS. Unpaid balance $25. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

Showing 20 of 25. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3015970001/hearings

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

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

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-05 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Residential Disposal Complaint – Trash or Recycling Not Secure. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-11 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Banging/Pounding. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-30 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-28 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-26 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-25 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-25 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Drug Activity – Use Indoor. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-08-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 72. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3015970001/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 NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY. | 64uk-42ks |

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