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740 59 Street, Brooklyn

BIN 3016406BBL 3008660024Block 866 · Lot 24Built 19163 storiesGoogle Maps & Street View ↗Tax & zoning on NYC.gov ↗
14 open Class C — see them ↓$8,130.00 recorded as dueHPD registration valid
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740 59 Street at a glance

740 59 Street, Brooklyn has 30 open city records on file, 14 of them Class C (immediately hazardous), and $8,130.00 recorded as due on OATH/ECB summonses. No marshal evictions are on record for this building. It last sold on Dec 21, 2005 for $710,000. The most recent record is dated Aug 24, 2026.

Open Class C
14
Immediately hazardous — click to see them
Open Class B
15
Hazardous — click to see them
Open Class A
1
Non-hazardous — click to see them
Fines due
$8,130.00
Balance on OATH/ECB summonses
Open per unit
6.17
6 residential units · NYC average 0.31
Evictions
0
No marshal evictions on record
Permits on file
9
Construction permits filed with DOB
Last activity
Aug 24, 2026
HPD record

Health score for 740 59 Street

A composite of the public indicators below. How it is scored.

F
Health score · Sep 11, 2026
Scored from the 300 most recent of 934 public records for this building
Scored from city records as published, which lag reality by a day or two, and closed violations rest on owner self-certification. A grade summarizes the public record, not the building itself. Full methodology · report a problem
Open Class C violations
Immediately hazardous, uncertified
This building 14
Open Class B violations
Hazardous
This building 15
Heat & hot water records
Violations and complaints, last 24 months
This building 10
Unpaid penalties
OATH/ECB summonses with balance due
This building $8,130
Bedbug filings with infestations
Annual LL69 filings on record
This building 0
Tenant litigation
Open HP actions in Housing Court
This building 0
Active vacate order
HPD or FDNY order to vacate, still in effect
This building No

Record timeline for 740 59 Street

Showing the 300 most recent of 934 records; the CSV has the full history. Class A, B and C are HPD’s hazard tiers: C is immediately hazardous, A and B explained here.

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OATH / ECB summonses & fines at 740 59 Street

$8,130.00 is recorded as due across the 49 summonses below, out of $90,185.00 in penalties imposed. Balances are as the city publishes them; a settlement or write-off that never reached the dataset will not show here. New to these? How an OATH summons becomes a penalty, explained.

OATH and ECB summonses for 740 59 Street
049927897NJul 24, 2026FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETOct 22, 2026Pending$50.00
049362201KAug 5, 2025IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FAILURE TO CONTAINERIZE - RESIDENTIAL 1STNov 3, 2025Found in violation
1755224Mar 18, 2025FAILURE TO CERTIFY FOR VIOLATION 39103333N, FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTIONOct 2, 2026Resolved$1,280.00
1755176Mar 18, 2025FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTIONS VIOLATION 39103330H, FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTIONOct 2, 2026Resolved$1,280.00
039141965ZMar 18, 2025FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOBOct 2, 2026Hearing adjourned$1,280.00
039141963PMar 18, 2025FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOBOct 2, 2026Hearing adjourned$1,280.00
039141964RMar 18, 2025FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOBOct 2, 2026Hearing adjourned$1,280.00
1755210Mar 18, 2025FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION FOR VIOLATION NUMBER 39103334P, FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTIONOct 2, 2026Resolved$1,280.00
048639288POct 2, 2024DIRTY AREAJan 2, 2025Found in violation
048577737KAug 16, 2024STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLEJun 17, 2025Defaulted (did not respond)
1815507Jun 27, 2024UNLAWFUL ACTS: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER"S ORDER AS STATED IN ECB# 39113333N ISSUED ON 01/10/2024 AND FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND1RCNY102-01 FOR ELECTRICAL PANEL INSTALLEApr 13, 2026Found in violation
1815508Jun 27, 2024UNLAWFUL ACTS: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER AS STATED IN ECB #39113330H ISSUED ON 01/10/2024 AND FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01 FOR ELECTRICAL WORK W/O A PApr 13, 2026Found in violation
039117951HJun 27, 2024UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONERApr 13, 2026Found in violation
039117950XJun 27, 2024UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONERApr 13, 2026Found in violation
039117947PJun 27, 2024UNLAWFUL ACTS.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSIONERApr 13, 2026Found in violation
1815511Jun 27, 2024UNLAWFUL ACTS: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER AS STATED IN ECB# 39103334P ISSUED ON 01/10/2024 AND FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01 FOR UNPERMITTED USE OF ROMEApr 13, 2026Found in violation
039103332LJan 10, 2024FAIL TO INSTALL GROUND-FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER GFCI PROTECTIONApr 13, 2026Found in violation
1815297Jan 10, 2024I OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN THE INSTALLATION OF CABLING, JUNCTION BOXES, AND DEVICES TO SUPPLY POWER FOR THE APPLIANCES. THIS WORK WAS OUTSIDE OF THE FINISHED WALLS OF THE APARTMENT. NO PERMIT ON FILE COVERS THEApr 13, 2026Found in violation
1815301Jan 10, 2024I OBSERVED 3 ELECTRICAL CABLES SPLICED IN FREE AIR WITHOUT A JUNCTION BOX WHICH ALLOWS FOR IMPROPER CONTACT OF ENERGIZED WIRES AND FAILURE TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY., PROVIDE EFFECTIVE ELECTRICAL CONTINUApr 13, 2026Found in violation
1815314Jan 10, 2024I OBSERVED THE ELECTRICAL PANEL INSTALLED IN THE BATHROOM TO THE RIGHT OF THE DOOR ABOVE THE SINK AS PER EC 240-24 (C) PANELS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE INSTALLED IN BATHROOMS., COMPLY WITH EC; INSTALL IN PERMITTEDApr 13, 2026Found in violation
1815296Jan 10, 2024BRICKS AND MORTAR JOINTS ERODED AT EXPO 2, MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALL; COMPLY WITH NOTICE OF VIOLATIONApr 13, 2026Found in violation
1815310Jan 10, 2024I OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN AND BATHROOM THE FAILURE TO PROVIDE GFCI RECEPTACLE OR PROTECTION AS REQUIRED WITHIN 6 FEET OF A SINK. PHOTOS TAKEN, INSTALL GFC1 PROTECTIONApr 13, 2026Found in violation
1815328Jan 10, 2024I OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN AREA THE USE OF ROMEX TO SUPPLY POWER TO THE OUTLET MOUNTED ON THE WINDOW SIDE CABINET. THE USE OF ROMEX IS NOT PERMITTED IN MULTI DWELLING PREMISES. AS PER EC 334.12 A 1. THIS IS AN IApr 13, 2026Found in violation
039103277HJan 10, 2024FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL S OR APPURTENANCESApr 13, 2026Found in violation
039103330HJan 10, 2024ELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT A PERMITApr 13, 2026Found in violation
039103331JJan 10, 2024FAIL TO PROV EFF ELECT CONT FOR METAL RACEWAYS ENCLOSURES CABLE ARMORApr 13, 2026Found in violation
039103333NJan 10, 2024UNAPPROVED UNSAFE UNSUITABLE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OR WIRING IN USEApr 13, 2026Found in violation
039103334PJan 10, 2024MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATION OF THE ELECTRICAL CODE TECHNICAL STANDARDSApr 13, 2026Found in violation
047217610HApr 27, 2021FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETJul 26, 2021Found in violation$100.00
047087034XJan 20, 2021DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREAApr 20, 2021Defaulted (did not respond)$300.00
0210120653Dec 21, 2019FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITSJan 31, 2020Found in violation
0204158020Apr 6, 2018DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREAJun 6, 2018Found in violation
040575315KApr 5, 2018DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREAJun 6, 2018Found in violation
040558000LJan 27, 2018NON-RECYC LEFT IN RECYC CONTAINER FOR COLLECTION 1TO8 DWELLING UNITSMar 13, 2018Found in violation
0193012189Jan 5, 2017DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREAJun 9, 2017Found in violation
687778Dec 7, 2012B154,51,3B. 51-CHIMNEY BACK-UP-CHIMNEY BRICKS AT CHIMNY BASE.DO NOT OPERATE THE BOILER UNTIL ALL HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS ARE IMMEDIATELY CORRECTED AND DOB IS NOTIFIED TO REINSPECT TO LIFT THE CEASE USE ORDER.Apr 29, 2013Found in violation
032072474NDec 7, 2012FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENT - BOILERApr 29, 2013Found in violation
032071654XJan 4, 2012FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENT - BOILERFeb 27, 2012Defaulted (did not respond)
608560Jan 4, 2012B154,1,51.Feb 27, 2012Defaulted (did not respond)
032071607NDec 13, 2011WORK WITHOUT A PERMITJan 30, 2012Defaulted (did not respond)
032071606LDec 13, 2011FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENT - BOILERJan 30, 2012Defaulted (did not respond)
753591Dec 13, 2011B254,19B,34A,B,32A,50A,B,C. 50A- FLUE PIPE NOT PROPERLY SEALED TO CHIMNEY. 50B- RELOCATE SPILL SWITCH. 50C- PIPE SAFETY OR RELIEF VALVE UPRIGHT.Jan 30, 2012Defaulted (did not respond)
946992Dec 13, 2011B101,50A,B. 50A- NO WORK PERMIT FILED W/DOB FOR THE REPLACEMENT BOILERCROWN - AS PER CODE.Jan 30, 2012Defaulted (did not respond)
946980Sep 14, 2011B154,32A,34A,B,15,50A,B,C,D,E,24B. 50A- FLUE PIPE SEPARATE, HAZARDOUS.50B- CHECK CHIMNEY FOR POSSIBLE BLOCKAGE, 50C- PIPE SAFETY VALVE UP RIGHT. 50D- NO CLEAN OUT ON FILE OR CHIMNEY. 50E- DO NOT OPERATE BOILERJan 30, 2012Defaulted (did not respond)
032071202PSep 14, 2011FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER: SERVICE EQUIPMENT - BOILERJan 30, 2012Defaulted (did not respond)
0173669376Oct 30, 2010FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETDec 29, 2010Pending
1029300May 31, 2008FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BLDG WALL DEFECTS NOTED: FRONT EXTERIOR STAIRWAY BRICK WALL ON SIDE OF STAIRWAY IS LOOSE IN DANGER OF FALLING AND ALSO COPING IS LOOSE AND IN DANGER OF FALLING STAIRWAY EXTERIOROct 8, 2009Found in violation
034652560NMay 31, 2008FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING: EXTERIOR HAZARDOUS .Oct 8, 2009Found in violation
0117634395Oct 14, 2000IMPROPER MISUSED CURBSIDE RECYCLING CONTAINERNov 20, 2000Defaulted (did not respond)

Ownership history for 740 59 Street

Every deed the City Register has recorded against this building’s tax lot (BBL 3008660024), newest first. A price is the consideration stated on the deed; transfers between related parties, into an LLC, or by a referee often record none, shown as “—”. Each row links to the document in ACRIS.

Recorded deeds for 740 59 Street
Dec 21, 2005Jan 9, 2006$710,000Yong Xin, LLCNew Tung Management, INC.Deed (other)View ↗
Oct 24, 2001Nov 9, 2001New Tung Managementinc740 59th Street Realty CORPDeedView ↗
May 26, 1998Jul 2, 1998740 59th St Realty CORPLai, HelenDeedView ↗
Sep 23, 1986Nov 14, 1986Lai, HelenLeung, Yee Yan, Tam, Chi LeungDeedView ↗
May 24, 1985Jun 5, 1985Tam, Chi Leung, Leung, Yee YanChou, Hui Yu Ching, Chou, Shun Hsing, Yu, Chung HuiDeedView ↗
Sep 21, 1983Oct 3, 1983Chou, Shun Hsing, Chou, Hui Yu ChungVelisarios, TheodoraDeedView ↗
Mar 16, 1983Mar 24, 1983Velisarios, TheodoraVelisarios, PavlosDeedView ↗
Nov 10, 1981Nov 10, 1981Velisarios PavlosVelisarios Ship Services CORPDeedView ↗
Aug 7, 1979Aug 7, 1979Velisarios Ship Services CORPFoundas ChristosDeedView ↗
Feb 21, 1978Feb 21, 1978Palevin Rlty CORPBastakis GeorgeDeedView ↗
Feb 21, 1978Feb 21, 1978Foundas ChristosPalevin Rlty CORPDeedView ↗
Nov 9, 1972Nov 9, 1972Bastakis GeorgeTavoularis GeorgeDeedView ↗

Financing record for 740 59 Street

Mortgages recorded against this building’s tax lot, with the satisfactions that paid them off and the assignments that moved them between lenders, from the City Register (ACRIS). A satisfaction usually records no amount, shown as “—”.

Recorded financing documents for 740 59 Street
Feb 8, 2018Satisfaction of mortgageCathay BankView ↗
Jan 29, 2018Assignment of leases and rents$700,000Emigrant Funding CorporationView ↗
Jan 29, 2018Mortgage$700,000Emigrant Funding CorporationView ↗
Apr 5, 2013Assignment of leases and rents$655,000Cathay BankView ↗
Apr 5, 2013Mortgage$337,435Cathay BankView ↗
Dec 21, 2005Mortgage$430,000Great Eastern BankView ↗
Dec 21, 2005Assignment of leases and rentsYong Xin LLCView ↗
Feb 21, 1978MortgageBklyn Fedl Savs & Loan AssnView ↗
Nov 9, 1972MortgageTavoularis GeorgeView ↗
Satisfaction of mortgageChinatown Federal Savings BankView ↗
Mortgage$200,000Chinatown Federal Savings BankView ↗
Satisfaction of mortgageGreen Point SavingsbankView ↗
Satisfaction of mortgageGreen Point SavingsbankView ↗
Mortgage$90,000Green Point Savs BankView ↗
Satisfaction of mortgageGreen Point Savs BankView ↗
Mortgage$50,000Green Point SavingsbankView ↗
Satisfaction of mortgageBrooklyn Fedl S&L AssocnView ↗
Mortgage$39,000Green Point SavingsbankView ↗

Lender names are as recorded; the current holder of a loan can differ if a later assignment was never recorded.