# 159 Winthrop Street, Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate, Brooklyn, NY 11225

BBL 3050460075 · Block 5046 · Lot 75 · BIN 3424193, 3115722, 3356470  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/159-winthrop-street-3050460075  
Last updated: 2026-11-08 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-09

Also recorded as: 159 Garage Winthrop St

## Summary

159 Winthrop Street (Brooklyn, NY 11225; tax lot BBL 3050460075) is an 8-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C1: walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores), built around 2015, on a 2,650 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as WINTHROP PARTNERS LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated February 26, 2015 lists a price of $1,325,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,185,000. As of November 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows two active DOB violations (one BIS violation and one DOB NOW safety violation) and one open HPD violation. There were two 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 Winthrop Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 (BBL 3050460075)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/159-winthrop-street-3050460075. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11225

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11225/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11225/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11225/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11225/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11225/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Brooklyn 11225: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11225

## Nearby properties

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

- 161 Winthrop Street (25 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/161-winthrop-street-3050460074
- 155 Winthrop Street (38 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/155-winthrop-street-3050460077
- 167 Winthrop Street (62 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/167-winthrop-street-3050460073
- 147 Winthrop Street (89 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/147-winthrop-street-3050460080
- 169 Winthrop Street (99 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/169-winthrop-street-3050460072
- 173 Winthrop Street (126 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/173-winthrop-street-3050460070

## Open items

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

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: WINTHROP PARTNERS LLC
- Building class: C1 – Walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores
- Year built: 2015
- Floors: 4
- Units: 8 residential / 8 total
- Lot area: 2,650 sq ft · Building area: 7,940 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 2026-11-09

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $2,185,000, assessed value $983,250, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-02-26 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2015-02-26 from JACK, STACY D; JACK, ALSTON; JACK, GRACE RIGAULT to WINTHROP PARTNERS LLC, stated price $1,325,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2000-02-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2000-02-15 from BROOKS, BERNICE to JACK, STACY D; JACK, GRACE RIGAULT; JACK, ALSTON, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1993-09-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1993-09-03 from BROOKS, BERNICE/INDIV to BROOKS, BERNICE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1978-02-22 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1978-02-22 from BROOKS BERNICE; BROOKS ERNEST; ALLEN GEORGE to BROOKS BERNICE; BROOKS ERNEST, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1971-11-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1971-11-03 from ALLEN JOSEPHINE; ALLEN GEORGE to BROOKS BERNICE; BROOKS ERNEST, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1970-11-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1970-11-06 from BEHREND MARGARET to ALLEN GEORGE; ALLEN JOSEPHINE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-10 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321114156: New building. Issued 2016-08-10, expires 2017-08-10. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-08-10 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321114156: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2016-08-10, expires 2017-08-10. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-04-05 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321114156: New building. Issued 2016-04-05, expires 2017-04-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-04-05 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321114156: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2016-04-05, expires 2017-04-05. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-03-24 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321355458: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2016-03-24, expires 2017-03-24. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-02-09 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321114156: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2016-02-09, expires 2017-02-08. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-02-02 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321276686: Demolition. Issued 2016-02-02, expires 2016-10-31. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2016-02-02 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 340345013: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2016-02-02, expires 2017-02-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-11-04 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321107002: Demolition. Issued 2015-11-04, expires 2016-03-27. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-11-04 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 321107002: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2015-11-04, expires 2016-11-03. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-10-27 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321114156: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2015-10-27, expires 2016-10-26. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-10-27 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321114156: New building. Issued 2015-10-27, expires 2016-04-08. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-10-27 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321114156: Foundation. Issued 2015-10-27, expires 2016-04-08. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-10-27 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321114156: Foundation. Issued 2015-10-27, expires 2016-04-08. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-07-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321107002: Construction equipment (scaffold, fence, shed) / Construction equipment. Issued 2015-07-15, expires 2016-07-14. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-07-15 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321107002: Demolition. Issued 2015-07-15, expires 2016-02-22. | ipu4-2q9a |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-10-18 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): STOP ALL WORK EXCEPT TO MAKE SITE SAFE CONTACT BORO. COMM. 718 802-367 7. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2025-10-31 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Gas Piping - LL152), type FTF-PL-PER, NOD-FTF-PL-PER-202212-0142217: Cycle 1, Sub-cycle C (premises is in Community District 9). Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2022-05-11 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLING.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-31 | open (Active) | FTF-PL-PER | Gas Piping - LL152 | NOD-FTF-PL-PER-202212-0142217 | Cycle 1, Sub-cycle C (premises is in Community District 9) |

0 resolved or not active. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3050460075/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 2026-11-09

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-07 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3R): General – Bell/Buzzer/Intercom; Paint/Plaster – Wall; Appliance – Electric/Gas Range. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-22 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Curb Condition – Broken Curb. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-02-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Dirty Condition – Trash. | 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 WINTHROP PARTNERS LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2015-02-26 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2015-02-26). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-07-28 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Solomon Schwimmer, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-07-28 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Solomon Schwimmer, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-07-28 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Shimshy Braver. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-07-28 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Solomon Schwimmer, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-07-28 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (WINTHROP PARTNERS LLC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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