456 59th Street, Brooklyn

Longtime family ownership in Sunset Park, set against a high-friction surrounding block radius.

A three-unit Sunset Park residential building under continuous family ownership since 1991, with title transferred between family members. While building-level violation records are unverified, the surrounding blocks log noticeable street friction. Two things to know:

Held by the same family for over three decades. Title transferred within the same family after an initial 1991 acquisition. Multi-decade family holds mean fewer market turnovers, making direct physical inspection essential to confirm system updates.

Street activity and curb turnover concentrate within three blocks. 219 illegal parking calls within three blocks last year—106 specifically for blocked hydrants—alongside 135 street noise calls, 120 of which reported loud parties. Another 103 calls logged outdoor drug activity nearby.

Quieter signals on this building and the blocks around it:

• 97 unsanitary condition calls were logged within three blocks over the last 12 months.
• 42 homeless person assistance requests were recorded within three blocks in the past year.

456 59th Street is a 3-unit building in Brooklyn, New York City (BBL 3008630031). This building is associated with Ma, Pauline. Brix does not yet have a current violation read for this property (not enough recent data), along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.

Built in 1902, this walk-up apartment building sits in Brooklyn and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.

The building last changed hands on October 4, 2013, according to recorded deeds.

Brix score: 100/100. View the Building Report on Brix.

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