159 Halsey Street,Brooklyn, NY 11216
16 Units
•Built in 1895
•4 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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-- of renters recommend this building
-- of renters approve of this owner
Reviews (1)
2.75 stars
Over 2 years ago
Beware of 159 Halsey Street
Former Tenant
Pros:
None. Zero. Not one.
Cons:
NO HEAT. It can be -200 degrees outside The heat almost never gets turned on. Its nearly impossible to take showers in the winter due to the extreme cold in the apartments.
Does not respond to calls of any sorts fixes unless you file a 311 complaint
If you owe rent they stick rent ledger under your door consistently and consistently raise rent . But provide no apartment fixes or upgrades.
Roaches throughout building and mice. Pest control does not come out regularly for maintenance. Maybe once or twice a year when the complaints add up.
Does not respond to calls of any sorts fixes unless you file a 311 complaint
If you owe rent they stick rent ledger under your door consistently and consistently raise rent . But provide no apartment fixes or upgrades.
Roaches throughout building and mice. Pest control does not come out regularly for maintenance. Maybe once or twice a year when the complaints add up.
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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 7 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 159 Halsey Street is worse than the city .
BUILDING AVERAGE:
8.81 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
17
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Jul 15, 2025: § 27-2026 adm code repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection ... in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
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Hazardous
93
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Dec 10, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling north and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
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Immediately hazardous
31
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Dec 10, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color greater than 10 square feet at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
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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
L
Lynette Gill
2.8(1)
Shareholder•
1 Property•16 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
H
159 Hal MA Ltd
2.8(1)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•16 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
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