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197 EAST 59 STREET

Brooklyn · Block 4731 · Lot 15 · Two-family converted (Class B3)

197 EAST 59 STREET is a Class B3 (two-family converted) building in Brooklyn (BBL 3047310015) built in 1940, with 2 residential units across 1 floor.

The building is in NYC community district 317, council district 42, zoning district R5, on a 2,650-square-foot lot with a building footprint of 1,891 square feet.

The current registered owner of record per NYC PLUTO is HIPPOLYTE, JERMENE.

MetroDeeds shows no confirmed ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL in the last 5 years of recorded NYC public-records data.

Data sourced daily from NYC PLUTO (Department of City Planning), NYC ACRIS (Department of Finance), and NYC HPD housing-maintenance code violations.

Owner of record

HIPPOLYTE, JERMENE

Most recent deed

Last transferred on Jun 26, 2018 for $620K to Hippolyte, Jermene.
Previous owner: Williams, Alexander
Mortgage: $527K recorded Jun 26, 2018 with Mers. Loan-to-value: 85%.
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Recent ACRIS documents (last 5)

DateTypeAmountParties
Jun 26, 2018MTGE$527KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Jun 26, 2018DEED$620KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Nov 15, 2012AGMT$34KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Mar 12, 2007MTGE$52KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Mar 12, 2007MTGE$412KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
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Building stats

Units
2
Year built
1940
Class
B3
Borough
Brooklyn
Zoning:
R5
Lot size:
2,650 sqft
Building area:
1,891 sqft
Floors:
1
Assessed value:
$37K
Community district:
317
Council district:
42

HPD violations

0 open
Most severe class on record: Class B
No open violations on record. Source: NYC HPD.
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Recent HPD violation details

Most recent 2 violations issued by NYC HPD at this address:
  • Class BInspected Jul 28, 2025
    HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FRO…
  • Class BInspected Aug 28, 2024
    HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FRO…
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Recent ACRIS activity

5 documents in the last 5 years (most recent Jun 26, 2018).

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Frequently asked questions about 197 EAST 59 STREET

Who owns 197 EAST 59 STREET?

The current registered owner of record for 197 EAST 59 STREET per NYC PLUTO is HIPPOLYTE, JERMENE. MetroDeeds shows no confirmed ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL in the last 5 years of recorded NYC public-records data.

When was 197 EAST 59 STREET last sold?

MetroDeeds shows no confirmed ACRIS deed transfer for 197 EAST 59 STREET in the last 5 years of recorded NYC public-records data. NYC ACRIS coverage extends back to 1966; an absence in our 5-year window typically means either the BBL has not transacted recently, or the most recent recorded document is not a DEED type (such as a refinance rather than a sale).

How many HPD violations does 197 EAST 59 STREET have?

No open HPD housing-maintenance code violations are on record for 197 EAST 59 STREET. The building is not registered with NYC HPD's landlord-registration system, which is typical for owner-occupied 1-2 family dwellings. HPD violation data is pulled daily from the NYC Open Data violations feed.

What is the assessed value of 197 EAST 59 STREET?

NYC Department of Finance assesses 197 EAST 59 STREET at $37K for the current tax year. NYC assesses property at a fraction of estimated market value (the assessment ratio varies by tax class — 6% for tax class 1 one-to-three-family dwellings, approximately 45% for tax class 2 rental apartment buildings), so the market value implied by this assessment is meaningfully higher. Assessment data is published by NYC Department of Finance.

What building class is 197 EAST 59 STREET and what does that mean?

197 EAST 59 STREET is NYC building class B3 — Two-family converted. A two-family dwelling that was converted from a one-family. Building class is assigned by NYC Department of Finance and recorded in PLUTO; it determines the property's tax class and the regulatory regime that applies.

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