159 Gelston Avenue
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1927
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations10 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building17 heat complaints in past year
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 4-story building located in Bay Ridge, containing 43 residential units. Built in 1927.
The neighborhood: Fort Hamilton
Brooklyn · 4,486 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $2,325 1BR · $3,300 2BR
2 subway stations nearby
1 park · 0.0 acres · incl. Fort Hamilton Triangle
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Open HPD violations on record for this building.
Top issues
- Safety6
- Lead Paint4
- Admin3
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) THROUGHOUT THE PUBLIC AREAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12.
May 6, 2026Class C - Structural
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
May 6, 2026Class C - Window/Door
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT UPPER WINDOW SASH AT INTERMIDIATE LANDING BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD STY PUBLIC HALL STAIRS
Mar 18, 2026Class C - Heat/Hot Water
READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED TO BOILER ROOM AT BOILER ROOM
Dec 23, 2025Class C - Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT C5, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Dec 22, 2025Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | — | $2,325 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,300 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $4,500 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
159 GELSTON AVENUE
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 21 open HPD violations on record, including 10 Class C (the city's most serious category).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 1 noise complaint with 311 in the past year, about the neighborhood median of 1.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 83 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Fort Hamilton is about $2,325/month for a one-bedroom.