# 59 Herbert Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

BBL 3028270029 · Block 2827 · Lot 29 · BIN 3069727  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/59-herbert-street-3028270029  
Last updated: 2026-11-06 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-08

Also recorded as: 59990 Herbert St

## Summary

59 Herbert Street (Brooklyn, NY 11222; tax lot BBL 3028270029) is a 4-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C3: walk-up apartments, four families), built around 1920, on a 2,500 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as FARINO JOSEPHINE. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,168,000. As of November 8, 2026, NYC Open Data shows 13 active DOB violations and 34 open HPD violations. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “59 Herbert Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 (BBL 3028270029)”, data as of 2026-11-08, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/59-herbert-street-3028270029. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Greenpoint: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11222

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11222/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11222/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11222/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11222/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11222/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Brooklyn 11222: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11222

## Nearby properties

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

- 61 Herbert Street (33 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/61-herbert-street-3028277501
- 59 Herbert Street (35 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/59-herbert-street-3028270030
- 55 Herbert Street (52 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/55-herbert-street-3028270031
- 67 Herbert Street (73 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/67-herbert-street-3028270025
- 53 Herbert Street (82 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/53-herbert-street-3028270032
- 51 Herbert Street (100 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/51-herbert-street-3028270033
- 39 North Henry Street (97 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/39-north-henry-street-3028270023
- 41 North Henry Street (128 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/41-north-henry-street-3028270022

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 13 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 34 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: FARINO JOSEPHINE
- Building class: C3 – Walk-up apartments, four families
- Year built: 1920
- Floors: 2
- Units: 4 residential / 4 total
- Lot area: 2,500 sq ft · Building area: 5,400 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 2026-11-08

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $2,168,000, assessed value $975,600, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-02-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1985-02-28 from FARINO, ANNA; FARINO, JOSEPHINE to FARINO, JOSEPHINE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1977-09-02 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1977-09-02 from RIORDAN HELENA; RIORDAN DENNIS; GRIFFIN MARGARET; GRIFFIN FRANCIS to FARINO ANNA; FARINO JOSEPHINE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1972-06-27 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1972-06-27 from GRIFFIN ALICE; GRIFFIN THOMAS to GRIFFIN MARGARET; RIORDAN DENNIS; RIORDAN HELENA; GRIFFIN FRANCIS, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1969-12-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-12-31 from WOJTAROWICZ JADWIGA to GRIFFIN ALICE; GRIFFIN THOMAS, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1966-02-02 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1966-02-02 from WOJTAROWICZ MARION; WOJTAROWICZ JADWIGA to WOJTAROWICZ JADWIGA, 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).

No records found.

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-02-24 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2015-10-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2003-03-19 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2002-03-26 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2001-02-27 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2000-02-07 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1999-03-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1998-05-04 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1997-09-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1995-08-29 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1994-06-01 | 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 |
| 1993-06-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2026-05-04 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2R: D26-13.03 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE & ROACHES 2 STY EAST APT 2R. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 3L: 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 CHAIN DOOR GUARD 3 STY WEST APT 3L. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT DOOR ENTRANCE 3 STY WEST APT 3L BATHROOM. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 3L: 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 CHAIN DOOR GUARD ENTRANCE 3 STY WEST APT 3L. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 4: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILE FLOOR BATHROOM 2 STY APT 4. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 2R: D26-16.01 ADM CODE RESET, SO AS TO SECURE A PROPER AND TIGHT CONNECTION, THE WATER CLOSET BOWL 2 STY EAST APT 2R BATHROOM. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2039 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT OF NOT LESS THAN 60 WATTS INCANDESCENT OR EQUIVALENT ILLUMINATION 1 TO 2 STY PUBLIC HALL.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE HANDRAILS STREET TO BLDG.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 2R: D26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT INTERIOR WINDOW FRAMES THRU OUT 2 STY EAST APT 2R. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE 3 STY WEST APT 3L. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2R: SECTION 27-2045, 2046 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING 2 STY EAST APT 2R. LOCATED AT APT 2R. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2R: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE 2 STY EAST APT 2R BATHROOM. LOCATED AT APT 2R. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM 1 STY PUBLIC HALL & ON BOILER ROOM DOOR.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 2: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REFIT DOOR UNHINGED 2 STY EAST APT 2 ROOM FROM REAR. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROVIDE PROPER COVER FOR PIT CELLAR FRONT.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-06-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PEEPHOLE TO HEIGHT ENTRANCE DOOR 3 STY WEST APT 3L. , SECTION '' ''. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-06-28 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2L: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECRTICAL WIRE AT EAST AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-06-28 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2L: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE ELECTRICAL LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-06-28 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2L: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRE AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-06-28 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2L: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-06-28 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2L: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRE AT CEILING AND SOUTH WALL AND MAKE ALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS OPERABLE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-06-28 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2L: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRE AT NORTH WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-06-27 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2L: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD BASEBOARD IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-06-27 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2L: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-06-27 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2L: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2006-06-27 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2L: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2L, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

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## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |

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

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

No records found.

## 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 FARINO JOSEPHINE. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1985-02-28 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1985-02-28). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-10-02 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Josephine Farino. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-10-02 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: IndividualOwner Josephine Farino, business city Waretown. | feu5-w2e2 |

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