What the listing does not show
1259 Jefferson Avenue #TWNHSE
in 1259 Jefferson AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11221Walk-up apartment buildingLimited records
Listed at $2,099,000. The listing does not mention what city records show: little on file for this address. That is common for condominiums, and it does not make the building clear. Zoning and the recorded sale dates are on this page.
- Asking
- $2,099,000
- Beds
- 5 beds
- Baths
- 4+ baths
- Size
- 3,317 ft²
- Building
- Walk-up apartment building
- Built
- 1905
- Housing file
- None
01 / Findings
What to ask about
City records a buyer can raise and a seller should be ready to explain. A reading of open filings, not a forecast.
- 01The Housing department has no file for this address. That is common for condominiums and small buildings, and it does not mean the building is clear.
- 02No Buildings Department file matched this address.
- 032 tax lien documents on record.
02 / Building
The building
City records for 1259 Jefferson Avenue, the building this listing is in. Department of Finance class C0: Walk-up apartments.
- Type
- Walk-up apartment building
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 3
- Units
- 33 residential
- Building area
- 2,812 ft²
- Residential / commercial
- 2,812 / 0 ft²
- Lot
- 1,900 ft²19 × 100 ft
- Assessed value
- $133,320Tax assessment, not market value
- Assessed land
- $12,000
- Tax exemption
- None
04 / Checked
What was checked
A zero means the file exists and is clear. A dash means the city has no file for this address, which is not the same thing.
Housing (HPD)
—
no file
Housing records are kept for registered apartment buildings. Condominiums and small buildings are often not in them.
Buildings (DOB)
—
no file
No Buildings Department file matched this address.
Penalties (ECB)
—
no file
Penalties are listed with the Buildings file, which is missing here.
05 / Full report
Not on the listing
Sale prices, mortgage amounts and document amounts the city has on file. The listing does not include them.
33 recorded documents · 2 sales of $10,000 or more · Last sale 2023 · Last mortgage 2024
Unlock the recorded amounts for 1259 Jefferson Avenue #TWNHSE
After you register, the paid report includes who owns the building, plus the amounts below from the city file.
- Owner details
- Last sale price
- Mortgage amount
- Recorded document amounts
Paid report
The rest of 1259 Jefferson Avenue #TWNHSE is not on the listing
After you register, the paid report names the owner. It also includes the city-file amounts the listing leaves out.
- Owner details
- Last sale price
- Mortgage amount
- Recorded document amounts
06 / FAQ
Questions
How many open violations does 1259 Jefferson Avenue #TWNHSE have?
As of Oct 21, 2026, the city has no housing or buildings file matched to 1259 Jefferson Avenue. That is common for condominiums and small buildings, and it does not mean the building is clear.
Is this property in a flood zone?
No. The lot is not inside a FEMA 100-year flood zone on the 2007 or 2015 maps.
Does a missing city file mean the building is clear?
No. A missing file means the city has no record matched to this address, not that the building has no problems. Condominiums and small buildings often sit outside the housing registry. Ask the seller or the managing agent directly.
What amounts are recorded for 1259 Jefferson Avenue?
Owner details are in the paid report, available after you register. Last sale price, Mortgage amount, Recorded document amounts are in the city file and included there too.
Where does this data come from?
Records are combined from NYC DCP PLUTO (tax lot, zoning, FAR); NYC HPD (housing violations and registrations); NYC DOB and ECB (building violations and penalties); NYC ACRIS (recorded deeds, mortgages and satisfactions); Active for-sale listings. PLUTO version 26v2.
Sources
NYC DCP PLUTO (tax lot, zoning, FAR) · NYC HPD (housing violations and registrations) · NYC DOB and ECB (building violations and penalties) · NYC ACRIS (recorded deeds, mortgages and satisfactions) · Active for-sale listings
PLUTO 26v2, refreshed Oct 21, 2026. Written for people buying or selling this property. Not legal, tax, or appraisal advice. Confirm the details with the city before you offer or list.