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259 55 Street
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259 55 Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11220

8 Units

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Built in 1931

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4 Floors

3.8(1)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Renters Recommendations

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    Reviews (1)

    Over 1 year ago
    Rent Control Dream
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The rent was great. They have a live in super that's attentive.
    Cons:
    do not miss the exterminator appointment or roaches will emerge. this is typical in most older buildings in brooklyn.

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    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 2 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 259 55 Street is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    6.75 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    16
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Dec 11, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: refit wood doors at wal cabinet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
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    Hazardous
    27
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Dec 11, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device at door in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
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    Immediately hazardous
    11
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Dec 11, 2025: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
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    Missing information/filings
    0
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Property Owners and Associates
    N
    Nikolaos Leonardos
    3.8(1)
    Agent•
    1 Property•8 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    E
    Eb Gelston Realty Corp
    3.8(1)
    Corporate Owner•
    3 Properties•14 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    D
    Dafnonas Estates, Ltd
    2.5(15)
    Corporate Owner•
    70 Properties•1068 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 65
    F
    Faleh Hamdan
    3.3(2)
    Head Officer•
    3 Properties•21 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1

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