A 4-unit walk-up apartment building on the Brooklyn record, built in 1900.
159 Columbia Street is a 4-unit building in Brooklyn, New York City (BBL 3003190015). This building is associated with South Brooklyn.renewal HDFC. Brix tracks 6 open HPD violations for this property, along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.
Built in 1900, this walk-up apartment building sits in Brooklyn and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.
Tenants have filed 8 HPD complaints about this building over the last five years, most often about heat/hot water.
What tenants have called the city about here over the last five years:
The most recent complaint on this building was filed January 27, 2026.
Conditions cited on open violations at this address:
The building last changed hands on December 4, 2024, according to recorded deeds.
Brix score: 32/100. View the Building Report on Brix.
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Unit 3A at 159 Columbia Street has 6 open violations.
Unit 4A at 159 Columbia Street has no open violations (1 past violation).
Unit 2A at 159 Columbia Street has no open violations (3 past violations).
Unit 1A at 159 Columbia Street has no open violations (2 past violations).
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