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159 Bay 29 Street, Brooklyn

BIN 3167998BBL 3064140006Block 6414 · Lot 6Built 19264 storiesGoogle Maps & Street View ↗Tax & zoning on NYC.gov ↗
6 open Class C — see them ↓$15,140.00 recorded as due
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159 Bay 29 Street at a glance

159 Bay 29 Street, Brooklyn has 16 open city records on file, 6 of them Class C (immediately hazardous), and $15,140.00 recorded as due on OATH/ECB summonses. City marshals have executed 5 evictions at this building. It last sold on Sep 24, 2015 for $15,150,000. The most recent record is dated Jul 29, 2026.

Open Class C
6
Immediately hazardous — click to see them
Open Class B
9
Hazardous — click to see them
Open Class A
1
Non-hazardous — click to see them
Fines due
$15,140.00
Balance on OATH/ECB summonses
Open per unit
0.85
34 residential units · NYC average 0.31
Evictions
5
Marshal evictions — click to see them
Permits on file
16
Construction permits filed with DOB
Last activity
Jul 29, 2026
DOB record

Health score for 159 Bay 29 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 621 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 6
Open Class B violations
Hazardous
This building 9
Heat & hot water records
Violations and complaints, last 24 months
This building 5
Unpaid penalties
OATH/ECB summonses with balance due
This building $15,140
Bedbug filings with infestations
Annual LL69 filings on record
This building 1
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 159 Bay 29 Street

Showing the 300 most recent of 621 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 159 Bay 29 Street

$15,140.00 is recorded as due across the 59 summonses below, out of $23,025.00 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 159 Bay 29 Street
049755940LJun 11, 2026FAIL TO CLEAN 18 INCH INTO STREET COMM MAN INDUSTRIAL MIXED USE 1STSep 10, 2026Pending$50.00
049787121YMay 16, 2026FAIL TO RECYCLE ORGANIC WASTE 9 OR MORE DWELLING UNITS 1STAug 14, 2026Pending$100.00
049787106XMay 9, 2026FAIL TO RECYCLE ORGANIC WASTE 9 OR MORE DWELLING UNITS 1STAug 7, 2026Pending$100.00
049658026PApr 25, 2026FAIL TO RECYCLE LEAF YARD WASTE 9 OR MORE DWELLING UNITS 1STJul 24, 2026Pending$100.00
049627108RMar 24, 2026DIRTY AREAJun 22, 2026Found in violation$50.00
049627096ZMar 20, 2026FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETJun 18, 2026Pending$50.00
048986388ZJul 1, 2025DIRTY SIDEWALKSep 29, 2025Found in violation$50.00
1797778May 27, 2025OBSERVED NEW ELECTRICAL PANEL BOX AND NEW BX CABLE WIRES RUNNING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE APARTMENT, OBTAIN PERMITSep 15, 2025Found in violation$800.00
039149027ZMay 27, 2025FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNERSep 15, 2025Found in violation$2,500.00
039149029MMay 27, 2025ELECTRICAL WORK WITHOUT A PERMITSep 15, 2025Found in violation$800.00
1812389May 27, 2025OBSERVED AT BATHROOM AREA NEW PIPE FIXTURES ADDED AND IN KITCHEN AREA NEW PIPES ALSO ADDED., OBTAIN ALL REQUIRED PERMITSSep 15, 2025Found in violation$1,250.00
1792841May 27, 2025OBSERVED IN APARTMENT A3, IN THE KITCHEN AREA NO CAP ON THE GAS PIPE., REPAIR AND/REPLACESep 15, 2025Found in violation$2,500.00
1124596May 27, 2025ATOI, OBSERVED FULL RENOVATION GOING ON IN APARTMENT A3, NEW PARTITION WALLS ERECTED, 90% COMPLETED. WALLS ERECTED WITH 2X4 WOOD STUDS AND 2-1/2 INCH X 8 FEET METAL WALL FRAMING STUDS., OBTAIN PERMITSep 15, 2025Found in violation$2,500.00
039149030JMay 27, 2025WORK WITHOUT A PERMITSep 15, 2025Found in violation$2,500.00
039149028KMay 27, 2025WORK WITHOUT A PERMITSep 15, 2025Found in violation$1,250.00
048481651NJul 11, 2024IMPROPER RECEPTACLE ALL BUSINESSES 1STDec 3, 2024Defaulted (did not respond)$300.00
048218268MFeb 28, 2024FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETMay 28, 2024SETTL IN-VIO
048103982JNov 27, 2023IMPROPER RECEPTACLE FOOD RELATED BUSINESS 1STFeb 26, 2024Defaulted (did not respond)$240.00
047993249HSep 23, 2023FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETDec 22, 2023Found in violation
047662620RDec 9, 2022FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETMar 9, 2023Pending
047293616NSep 18, 2021FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETDec 17, 2021SETTL IN-VIO
047046521MJun 13, 2021FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETSep 13, 2021SETTL IN-VIO
0206840123Oct 6, 2020SPILLAGE FROM A MOTOR VEHICLE 1ST OFFENSEJan 8, 2021Defaulted (did not respond)
1296021May 6, 2019FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN A CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. OBSERVED WASTE PIPE SEWAGE MATTER ACCUMULATED ON THE CELLAR FLOOR AT FRONT CELLAR AREA.REMEDY: REPAIR &/OR REPLACE.Aug 19, 2019Found in violation
035416515XMay 6, 2019FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNERAug 19, 2019Found in violation
042255292RJan 27, 2017DIRTY AREAMar 1, 2017Pending
044330122YDec 21, 2016STORAGE OF RECEPTACLESJan 24, 2017Pending
0187580892Jun 9, 2015FAIL TO PRODUCE MAINTAIN COMMERCIAL BIKE ROSTER 1ST OFFENSESep 3, 2015Pending
0187580901Jun 9, 2015FAILURE TO PROPERLY EQUIP COMMERCIAL BICYCLE-1ST OFFENSESep 3, 2015Pending
041815119JSep 13, 2014FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETOct 14, 2014Pending
041815118HSep 13, 2014FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREETOct 14, 2014Pending
041574851XSep 13, 2014SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTIONOct 14, 2014Pending
042273869LAug 28, 2014POSTING OF SIGN PERMIT, WASTE REMOVALSep 30, 2014Pending
041639805JAug 8, 2014POSTING OF SIGN PERMIT, WASTE REMOVALSep 9, 2014Pending
041639803XAug 8, 2014SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTIONSep 9, 2014Pending
041687445LAug 2, 2014IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSESep 2, 2014Pending
041607962RApr 7, 2014SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTIONMay 8, 2014Pending
040414573XAug 27, 2013STORAGE OF RECEPTACLESSep 27, 2013Pending
040515051LMay 4, 2013SPILLAGE FROM TRUCK OR RECEPTACLEJun 4, 2013Pending
0180316171Mar 1, 2012FAILED TO SEAL EXPANSION JOINTS AS PER SUBSECTIONMay 24, 2012Found in violation
041323675JSep 25, 2010SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTIONOct 26, 2010Found in violation
041654184LSep 15, 2010SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTIONOct 19, 2010Found in violation
0173811761Apr 21, 2010SPILLAGE FROM TRUCK OR RECEPTACLEMay 25, 2010Pending
752090Dec 28, 2009FAIL TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. RE: INSTALLATION OF NON COMPLYING PLUMBING MATERIAL IN COMMERCIAL/MIXED USE BLDG. DURING INSPECTION I OBSERVED PVC PLUMBING PIPING CAN TO NAIL SALON AT GROUND FLJan 24, 2011Found in violation
034739343ZDec 28, 2009FAIL MAINTAIN BLDG IN COMPLIANT MANNER:INSTALL MAINTAIN PLUMBING EQUIPJan 24, 2011Found in violation
042011804KJun 4, 2009SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTIONJul 7, 2009Found in violation
042131626NApr 20, 2009SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTIONMay 21, 2009Found in violation
041841636RMar 15, 2008RECYCLABLES PLACED FOR COLLECTION WITH NON-RECYCLABLESApr 15, 2008Pending
0157976648May 7, 2007DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREAOct 24, 2007Found in violation
0157975768Apr 4, 2007DIRTY SIDEWALK DIRTY AREAMay 4, 2007Pending
040670511NMar 21, 2007RECYCLABLES PLACED FOR COLLECTION WITH NON-RECYCLABLESApr 17, 2007Pending
565587May 28, 2005WORK WITHOUT PERMIT NOTED:AT WEST ELEVATION - AND AT NORTH ELEVATION REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF STEEL WINDOW LINTELS W/RELATED MASONRY IN THAT MORE THAN 10 SQ.FEET OF MASONRY REMOVED FROM ANY 100 SQ.FEET OF WALApr 20, 2006Settled by stipulation
0136196033May 24, 2003FAILURE TO SWEEP 18 INCHES FROM CURBJun 26, 2003Pending
0109115252Feb 22, 2000DIRTY SIDEWALKApr 11, 2000Written off
0106556001Dec 21, 1999DIRTY SIDEWALKFeb 10, 2000Written off
0107898304Jan 29, 1999FAILURE TO POST NOTICES INFORM ABOUT RECYCLINGJul 11, 2000Written off
0107148764Nov 14, 1998FAILURE TO POST NOTICES INFORM ABOUT RECYCLINGJun 22, 2000Written off
010022367YApr 6, 1994FAILED TO PROVIDE GENERAL MAINTENANCEMay 24, 1994Written off
010091757ZJun 18, 1990FAILED TO PROVIDE GENERAL MAINTENANCEAug 7, 1990Written off

Marshal evictions at 159 Bay 29 Street

Each row is a warrant of eviction a city marshal actually carried out at this building, from the Department of Investigation’s eviction ledger. It records the end of a Housing Court case, not a violation. “Possession” means the tenant was removed and the space returned to the landlord. Filings that never reached execution are not in this dataset.

Executed marshal evictions at 159 Bay 29 Street
Oct 21, 2024Residential12BPossessionDavid Smith334133/23
May 11, 2023Residential17BPossessionDavid Smith328786/22
Apr 6, 2023Residential5APossessionHenry Daley311012/22
Jun 20, 2018Residential18BPossessionHenry Daley51296/18
Jun 6, 2017Residential11BPossessionGary Rose50368/16

Ownership history for 159 Bay 29 Street

Every deed the City Register has recorded against this building’s tax lot (BBL 3064140006), 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 159 Bay 29 Street
Sep 24, 2015Sep 29, 2015$15,150,000159 Bay Realty LLCBay Parkway LLCDeedView ↗
Feb 29, 2008Apr 14, 2011Bay Parkway LLCBay Parkway Associates Ny LLCCorrection deedView ↗
Feb 29, 2008Mar 17, 2008$8,800,000Bay Parkway LLCBay Parkway Associates Ny LLCDeedView ↗
Jan 30, 2004Apr 14, 2004$7,300,000Bay Parkway Associates Ny LLCD.G.J. Realty Ciorp.DeedView ↗
Jan 16, 1985Jan 24, 1985D.G.J.Realty CORPGreene, Marvin HDeedView ↗
Aug 22, 1984Sep 7, 1984Greenberg, Marvin, Greene, Marvin H A/K/AHal J Greene Rlty CORPDeedView ↗
Aug 10, 1984Sep 7, 1984Hal J Greene Rlty CORPGreenberg, Marvin, Greene, Marvin H A/K/ADeedView ↗
Jan 28, 1982Feb 4, 1982Greenbro Realty CORP.Greenberg, Marvin, Greene, Marvin H. A/K/ADeedView ↗
Jan 28, 1982Feb 4, 1982Greenberg, Marvin, Greenberg, Marvin H.AkaGreenbro Realty CORP.DeedView ↗
Mar 28, 1980Mar 28, 1980Greene Marvin H, Greenberg MarvinCountry Lake Homes INCDeedView ↗
Sep 25, 1979Sep 25, 1979Country Lake Homes INCGreene Marvin H, Greenberg MarvinDeedView ↗
Jul 24, 1975Jul 24, 1975Greene Marvin H, Greenberg MarvinSabre Rlty Management CORPDeedView ↗
May 22, 1975May 22, 1975Sabre Rlty Management CORPGreenberg Marvin HDeedView ↗
Jul 8, 1974Jul 8, 1974Greenberg Marvin, Greene Marvin HSabre Relaty Management CORPDeedView ↗
Jun 17, 1974Jun 17, 1974Sabre Realty Management CORPGreenberg Marvin, Greene Marvin HDeedView ↗
Apr 29, 1970Apr 29, 1970Greenberg Marvin, Greene Marvin HSabre Realty Management CorporationDeedView ↗
Mar 24, 1970Mar 24, 1970Sabre Rlty Management CORPGreene Marvin H, Greenberg MarvinDeedView ↗

Financing record for 159 Bay 29 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 159 Bay 29 Street
Dec 15, 2023Assignment of assignmentSig Rcrs C Mf 2023 Venture LLCView ↗
Dec 15, 2023Mortgage assignmentSig Rcrs C Mf 2023 Venture LLCView ↗
Dec 4, 2019Mortgage$280,146Signature BankView ↗
Dec 4, 2019Assignment of leases and rents$12,350,000Signature BankView ↗
Sep 24, 2015Mortgage assignmentSignature BankView ↗
Sep 24, 2015Mortgage$2,747,431Signature BankView ↗
Jan 2, 2015Mortgage$3,092,439Astoria BankView ↗
Dec 31, 2014Mortgage assignmentAstoria BankView ↗
Sep 24, 2014Assignment of leases and rents$12,325,000Signature BankView ↗
Oct 27, 2011Assignment of leases and rents$7,000,000Investors Bank, IsaoaView ↗
Oct 27, 2011Mortgage$107,029Investors BankView ↗
Oct 26, 2011Mortgage assignmentInvestors Bank, IsaoaView ↗
Feb 29, 2008Mortgage assignmentFirst Central Savings BankView ↗
Feb 29, 2008Mortgage$1,285,540First Central Savings BankView ↗
Feb 29, 2008Assignment of leases and rents$7,040,000First Central Savings BankView ↗
Mar 23, 2004Assignment of leases and rentsBay Parkway Associates Ny LLCView ↗
Mar 23, 2004Mortgage$65,000Wells Fargo Bank, National AssociationView ↗
Mar 23, 2004Mortgage assignmentWells Fargo Bank, National AssociationView ↗
Jan 30, 2004Mortgage assignmentPv Bay Parkway LLCView ↗
Jan 30, 2004Mortgage$4,076,439P V Bay Parkway LLCView ↗
Dec 17, 1979Mortgage assignmentShapiro Leon JView ↗
Sep 1, 1978Mortgage assignmentGreene Marvin HView ↗
Jun 27, 1974Mortgage assignmentShapiro Leon JView ↗
May 10, 1970Mortgage assignmentGreene Marvin AView ↗
Mortgage$332,483Dime Savings Bank OfwilliamsburghView ↗
Mortgage assignmentDime Savings Bank OfwilliamsburghView ↗
Mortgage$149,760Dime Savings Bank OfwilliamsburghView ↗
Mortgage assignmentDime Savs Bank/WmsburghView ↗
Release of mortgageD G J Realty CORPView ↗
Mortgage assignmentDime Savs Bank/WmsburghView ↗
Mortgage$117,695Dime Savs Bank/WmsburghView ↗
Mortgage$706,825Bankers Fed SavingsView ↗
Mortgage assignmentBankers Fed Savs BankView ↗
Mortgage assignmentBankers Fed Sv Ln AssocView ↗
Mortgage$615,334Bankers Fed Sv Ln AssocView ↗
Mortgage assignmentBankers Fed Sv Ln AssocView ↗
Mortgage assignmentBankers Fed Sv Ln AssocView ↗
Mortgage assignmentCedar, Lawrence SView ↗
Mortgage assignmentGreene, David AView ↗
Mortgage assignmentHal J.Greene Rlty CORPView ↗
Satisfaction of mortgageShapiro, George A.View ↗
Mortgage$60,000Cedar, Lawrence S.View ↗

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