# 559 4th Avenue, Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215

BBL 3010470001 · Block 1047 · Lot 1 · BIN 3023892, 3339628  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/559-4th-avenue-3010470001  
Last updated: 2026-11-05 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-09

Also recorded as: 133 16 St

## Summary

559 4th Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11215; tax lot BBL 3010470001) is a 4-unit mixed-use building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space (building class S9: mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous), built around 1931, on a 1,800 sq ft lot zoned R8A. City tax records list the owner as 559 REALTY CORP. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,336,000. As of November 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, 17 active DOB violations (11 BIS violations and six DOB NOW safety violations) and four active ECB violations. There were five 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, “559 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (BBL 3010470001)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/559-4th-avenue-3010470001. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Park Slope: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/park-slope

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

## ZIP

Brooklyn 11215: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11215

## Nearby properties

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

- 557 4th Avenue (22 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/557-4th-avenue-3010470002
- 561 4th Avenue (81 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/561-4th-avenue-3010520011
- 563 4th Avenue (101 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/563-4th-avenue-3010520010
- 555 4th Avenue (114 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/555-4th-avenue-3010470003
- 565 4th Avenue (123 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/565-4th-avenue-3010520009
- 569 4th Avenue (147 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/569-4th-avenue-3010520008
- 156 15th Street (154 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/156-15th-street-3010470012
- 160 15th Street (172 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/160-15th-street-3010470014

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations (BIS) | 11 |
| Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 6 |
| Active ECB violations | 4 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 559 REALTY CORP
- Building class: S9 – Mixed-use: dwelling with stores or offices, miscellaneous
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 3
- Units: 4 residential / 6 total
- Lot area: 1,800 sq ft · Building area: 5,352 sq ft
- Zoning: R8A, C2-4, EC-1
- 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 $2,336,000, assessed value $1,051,200, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-12-21 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1995-12-21 from LEE, NORMAN; YAU, CHIN WOO LEI; WONG, KIN YUNG to 559 REALTY CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1985-05-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-05-01 from NATHANSON, JACOB to LEE, NORMAN; YAU, CHIN WOO LEI; WONG, KIN YUNG, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1984-11-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1984-11-15 from RUIZ, ASDRUBAL to NATHANSON, JACOB, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1982-08-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1982-08-17 from COMMISSIONER FINANCENY to NEW YORK CITY, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 3581 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1977-03-16 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1977-03-16 from PIETRANTONIO ANGELA to RUIZ ASDRUBAL, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1971-03-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1971-03-24 from CRISTON RLTY CORP to PIETRANTONIO DOMENICO; PIETRANTONIO ANGELA, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-08-25 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 320058165 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. RENOVATION OF SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR APARTMENT, LEGALIZATION OF METAL ROLL-DOWN GATE, AND FENCE. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2010-11-04 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320058165: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2010-11-04, expires 2011-11-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-11-13 | n/a (ISSUED (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320058165: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2009-11-13, expires 2010-11-07. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-09-14 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320058165: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2009-09-14, expires 2010-09-14. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-08-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320058165: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2009-08-26, expires 2009-11-07. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2009-08-26 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320058165: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued 2009-08-26, expires 2009-11-07. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1997-04-01 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300490957: Sign. Issued 1997-04-01, expires 1997-06-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1997-04-01 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300490966: Sign. Issued 1997-04-01, expires 1997-06-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1997-04-01 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300492250: Sign. Issued 1997-04-01, expires 1997-06-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1997-04-01 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300492269: Sign. Issued 1997-04-01, expires 1997-06-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1995-11-30 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300449511: Sign. Issued 1995-11-30, expires 1996-06-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1995-11-30 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300449502: Sign. Issued 1995-11-30, expires 1996-06-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1995-11-30 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300449496: Sign. Issued 1995-11-30, expires 1996-06-30. | ipu4-2q9a |
| — | n/a (IN PROCESS (renewal)) | BIS work permit for job 320058165: Equipment work / Mechanical/HVAC. Issued date not given, expires 2010-11-07. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2023-06-20 | 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 |
| 2019-11-08 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 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 |
| 2001-10-30 | open (VW-VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL): WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT: WORK NOTED: ROLL UP GATES INSTALLED ON COMMERCIAL STORE AREA'S AND TWO METAL ENCLOSURES AROUND SIDEWALK VAULTS 3' X 4' NOTED REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMIT IF FEASIBLE (OR) RESTORE TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2001-09-10 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2001-09-10 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2001-09-10 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2001-09-10 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2001-09-10 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1996-05-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (ES-ELECTRIC SIGNS NONE). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2025-09-18 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Gas Piping - LL152), type FTF-PL-PER, NOD-FTF-PL-PER-202206-0092103: Cycle 1, Sub-cycle B (premises is in Community District 7). Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2025-09-18 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Gas Piping - LL152), type FTF-PL-PER, NOD-FTF-PL-PER-202206-0099795: Cycle 1, Sub-cycle B (premises is in Community District 7). Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2023-06-20 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 062023LBLVIO09893: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2023-06-20 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 062023LBLVIO31756: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2019-11-08 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 110819LBLVIO09875: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2015-03-03 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 030315LBLVIO06462: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2001-10-30 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT: WORK NOTED: ROLL UP GATES INSTALLED ON COMMERCIAL STORE AREA'S AND TWO METAL ENCLOSURES AROUND SIDEWALK VAULTS 3' X4' NOTED. REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMIT IF FEASIBLE (OR) RESTORE TO PRIOR LEGAL. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 1996-05-09 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: PLUMBING WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.4 P R C STACKS &NEW UNDERGROUND PLUMBING FOR WASTE & SHOWER FLOOR DRAINS REMOVED VENT & CONVECTED ILLEGAL MATERIALS WHICH DO NOT COMPLY WITH R S 16 OF CODE REMEDY OBTAIN A PERMIT. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2000-01-04 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, non-hazardous: WORK WITHOUT PERMIT. WORK NOTED AT FRONT OF BUILDING A STEEL GATE APPROX 8'X8'X6' DEEP WAS INSTALLED CREATING A CAGE ENCOMPASSING THE ENTRANCE TO CELLAR. OBTAIN A PERMIT IF FEASIBLE OR RESTORE TO PROIR. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2009-08-07 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: FAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY FOUND AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION EXCESSIVE CONST MATERIALS AND DEBRIS BLOCKING THE LANDING AT THE 3RD FL WHERE CONST ACTIVITIES IS IN PROCESS REMEDY: REMOVE. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-18 | open (Active) | FTF-PL-PER | Gas Piping - LL152 | NOD-FTF-PL-PER-202206-0092103 | Cycle 1, Sub-cycle B (premises is in Community District 7) |
| 2025-09-18 | open (Active) | FTF-PL-PER | Gas Piping - LL152 | NOD-FTF-PL-PER-202206-0099795 | Cycle 1, Sub-cycle B (premises is in Community District 7) |
| 2023-06-20 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 062023LBLVIO09893 | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION |
| 2023-06-20 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 062023LBLVIO31756 | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION |
| 2019-11-08 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 110819LBLVIO09875 | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT |
| 2015-03-03 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 030315LBLVIO06462 | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT |

0 resolved or not active. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3010470001/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-18 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BUILDI): Plumbing – Water Supply. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-09-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DSNY: Abandoned Bike – Chained to Public Property. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Sidewalk Condition – Broken Sidewalk. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-06-09 | open (Open) | 311 request to DOB: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) – Sign/Awning/Marquee - Illegal/No Permit. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-27 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Street Condition – Rough, Pitted or Cracked Roads. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-04-21 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Sidewalk Condition – Broken Sidewalk. | 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 559 REALTY CORP. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1995-12-21 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1995-12-21). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-08-20 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Nelson Guzman (Kings County Public Administrator), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-20 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (Estate of Crisino Vergara), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-20 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Kerry Archer, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-08-20 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Nelson Guzman. | feu5-w2e2 |

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