# 159 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

BBL 3032190002 · Block 3219 · Lot 2 · BIN 3073154  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/159-wilson-avenue-3032190002  
Last updated: 2026-11-06 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

## Summary

159 Wilson Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11237; tax lot BBL 3032190002) 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 2,500 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as 159 WILSON INC.; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated December 20, 2005 lists a price of $10. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,060,000. As of November 6, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows two active DOB violations and 13 open HPD violations. There was one 311 request 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 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 (BBL 3032190002)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/159-wilson-avenue-3032190002. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Bushwick (West): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11237

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11237/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11237/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11237/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11237/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11237/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Brooklyn 11237: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11237

## Nearby properties

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

- 157 Wilson Avenue (26 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/157-wilson-avenue-3032190003
- 161 Wilson Avenue (26 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/161-wilson-avenue-3032190001
- 155 Wilson Avenue (51 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/155-wilson-avenue-3032190004
- 153 Wilson Avenue (76 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/153-wilson-avenue-3032190005
- 151 Wilson Avenue (100 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/151-wilson-avenue-3032190006
- 163 Wilson Avenue (107 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/163-wilson-avenue-3032350008
- 216 Suydam Street (131 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/216-suydam-street-3032190010
- 218 Suydam Street (145 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/218-suydam-street-3032190011

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 13 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 159 WILSON INC.
- 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: 2,500 sq ft · Building area: 4,300 sq ft
- Zoning: R6
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-07

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,060,000, assessed value $477,000, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-12-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2005-12-20 from ZHANG, JUN XIU to 159 WILSON INC., stated price $10. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2005-11-04 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2005-11-04 from 159 REALTY CORPORATION to ZHANG, JUN-XIU, stated price $700,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1991-11-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1991-11-15 from GENNA, ANTONIA; GENNA, FRANCESCA to 159 REALTY CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1986-04-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1986-04-30 from DI GIOVANNA, MARY/INDV; DI GIOVANNA,GASPER/LWT to GENNA, FRANCESCA; GENNA, ANTONIO, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-01-03 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 302039648: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2006-01-03, expires 2007-01-03. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2005-12-05 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 302039648: Equipment work / Fire suppression. Issued 2005-12-05, expires 2006-06-12. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2005-12-05 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 302039648: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2005-12-05, expires 2006-12-23. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2005-12-05 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 302039648: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2005-12-05, expires 2006-12-23. | ipu4-2q9a |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-03 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2011-12-13 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2008-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE 3 STY APT 3L. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2044 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE 2 STY EAST APT 2L.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE DOOR KNOB 3 STY NORTH APT 3L ENTRANCE. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-07-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 2R: SECTION 27-2043 ADM CODE PROVIDE A LOCK AND KEY TO THE ENTRANCE DOOR OF DWELLING UNIT AND, IF A CL A MULTIPLE DWELLING, ALSO ENTRANCE 2 STY WEST APT 2R. LOCATED AT APT 2R. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-09-27 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-09-27 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS WASH BASIN FAUCET IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-09-27 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-09-27 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-09-27 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 3L: SECTION 213, SUBD. 5 M/D LAW DISCONTINUE USE OF INTERIOR ROOM FOR LIVING OR PROVIDE A SINGLE OPENING OF AT LEAST 60 PERCENT OF AREA OF THE PARTITION TO ROOM HAVING WINDOW OPENING DIRECTLY TO STREET OR YARD BETWEEN NORTH 1 ROOM AND NORTH 2 ROOM IN THE ENTIRE A…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-09-27 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-09-27 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1995-04-04 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 300, 301, 302, M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE PREMISES TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION 1 STY CLASS A APT NOW BEING USED AS STORE BLDG CHANGED TO 4 APTS. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 1990-08-28 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2R: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE TO 2 STY NORTH APT 2R. , SECTION '' ''. 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.

No records found.

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

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

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DCWP: Consumer Complaint – Booting Company. | 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 WILSON INC.. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2005-12-20 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2005-12-20). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-10-04 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Yan Mei Zheng, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-10-04 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (159 WILSON INC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-10-04 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Junxiu Zhang, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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