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159 ROSS STREET

Brooklyn, NY, 11211

159 ROSS STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11211 is a 4-unit rental building in Williamsburg, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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159 ROSS
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  1. Rental intelligence
  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
  4. Tenant Reviews
  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
  9. History
  10. Similar buildings
  11. FAQ
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Williamsburg · 11211
Neighborhood overview
Williamsburg→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 11211
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in Williamsburg
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Williamsburg· 1.01 miFort Greene· 1.35 miBrooklyn Heights· 1.62 miGreenpoint· 1.69 miProspect Heights· 2.15 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

159 ROSS STREET — Rent Intelligence for Williamsburg, NYC

Williamsburg · Brooklyn, NY, 11211
Built 19103 floors4 unitsBBL 3021820044
Current rent range
$2,261 – $4,750 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Rent fairnessMarket
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations13last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units—no coverage
Building age116 ybuilt 1910
311 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · March 2026

Studio
$2,660/mo
1 BR
$2,770/mo
2 BR
$3,070/mo
3 BR
$3,830/mo
4 BR
$4,130/mo
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
March
Most expensive
December
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~16% by timing your move to March.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

Studio
$3,955
$3,955
1 Bed
$2,770
$3,513 – $5,275
2 Bed
$3,070
$2,610 – $3,530
3 Bed
$3,830
$3,256 – $4,405
4 Bed
$6,000
$6,000
$2k$4.3k$6.5k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Brooklyn
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Williamsburg
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$4,633
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
2.3%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
21%
asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi
192 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
19
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
82
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
91
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
1833
311 noise, rats, bedbug history
Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report
02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Improving
22110202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 13311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

13 total
  • Pest Infestation
    6

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • Illegal Dumping
    2
  • Request Large Bulky Item Collection
    1

DOBTop Filings

0 total
  • DOB Violations
    0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class ANOV SENT OUTMay 5, 2026

    (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

  • Class IINFO NOV SENT OUTNov 19, 2025

    §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.

  • Class ANOV SENT OUTJun 10, 2025

    (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

  • Class IINFO NOV SENT OUTNov 26, 2024

    §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.

  • Class ANOV SENT OUTApr 11, 2024

    (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

See all 13 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

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05 / 10

The landlord.

CONGREGATION BE'ER MENACHEM OF KALEV IN

Portfolio of 1 buildingHead officer: JOEL GROSSMail: 94 ROSS STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11249

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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Portfolio Grade
A-8.6
Averaged across 1 building
1
buildings
4.3
avg score / 5
A-
portfolio grade
0
nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1910Building constructed4 units · 3 floors
  2. nowCONGREGATION BE'ER MENACHEM OF KALEV INOwner of record per HPD registration · registration active through 2024-09-30.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

159 ROSS STREET · Brooklyn · 40.706° N, -73.961° W
44
Walk
20
Transit
37
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby8 min
7 schools nearby6 min
The neighborhood

Williamsburg

Williamsburg was the poster child for Brooklyn gentrification and remains a hub for young professionals, artists, and the brunch set. Bedford Ave is lined with boutiques, coffee shops, and cocktail bars.

6,491buildings tracked4.4avg LucidIQ$5,275median 1BR
65,511population$95kmedian income85%renters
TrendyYoung ProfessionalNightlifeFoodieArtsy
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1910
Building constructed
4 units · 3 floors · class S3
now
Current owner: CONGREGATION BE'ER MENACHEM OF KALEV IN
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

14 events
  • HPDLOWMay 5, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR

  • HPDHIGHNov 19, 2025

    HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20

  • HPDLOWJun 10, 2025

    HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR

  • HPDHIGHNov 26, 2024

    HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20

  • HPDLOWApr 11, 2024

    HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR

  • 311MEDIUMMar 13, 2024

    Illegal Dumping — Removal Request

  • HPDHIGHNov 17, 2023

    HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20

  • HPDLOWMar 24, 2023

    HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR

  • 311MEDIUMAug 23, 2022

    Illegal Dumping — Removal Request

  • HPDHIGHMar 1, 2022

    HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $2,261 – $3,059
    33% belowArea: $3,955
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $2,355 – $3,185
    47% belowArea: $5,275
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,610 – $3,530
    —Area: —
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $3,256 – $4,405
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $3,511 – $4,750
    31% belowArea: $6,000
Compared to median rents in 11211

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

Williamsburg was the poster child for Brooklyn gentrification and remains a hub for young professionals, artists, and the brunch set. Bedford Ave is lined with boutiques, coffee shops, and cocktail bars.

TrendyYoung ProfessionalNightlifeFoodieArtsy

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

20
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 8 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • KENT AV/WILLIAMSBURG ST EASTB62
    0.4 mi8 min
  • WALLABOUT ST/WYTHE AVB48
    0.4 mi9 min
  • LYNCH ST/BEDFORD AVB48
    0.4 mi9 min
  • WALLABOUT ST/FRANKLIN AVB48
    0.4 mi9 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • El Puente Academy For Peace And JusticeHigh School
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Juan Morel Campos Secondary SchoolSecondary
    0.4 mi8 min
  • P.s. 380 John Wayne ElementaryElementary
    0.5 mi9 min
  • P.s./i.s. 157 The Benjamin Franklin Health & Science AcademyK-8
    0.7 mi14 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Uncommon Williamsburg Charter School NycMiddle School
    0.1 mi1 min
  • Beginning With Children Charter School IiK-8
    0.4 mi8 min
  • Success Academy Charter School - WilliamsburgElementary
    0.4 mi9 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Yeshiva Tzemach Tzadik ViznitzElementary
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Yeshiva Jesode Hatorah WilsonElementary
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Yeshiva Kehilath YakovElementary
    0.1 mi2 min

Safety & Crime

0
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 11211
Violent163
Property781
Quality-of-life1,392
Total incidents2,003
PRECINCT
Top precinct#90
NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1910
Floors3
Total units4
ClassS3
BBL3021820044

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