39 Pearl Street

Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00030-0007Map

39 Pearl Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1880 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 5 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 39 Pearl Street LLC. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 40
ECB violations: 18
HPD complaints: 0

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 40

Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2024
Dob violation - active
Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2023
Dob violation - active
Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 23, 2019
Dob violation - resolved
Construction other optional
Dot notice of encroachment/order dated 8/10/2018 regarding a vault at the subject premise,you are hereby ordered pursuant to article 209 of title 28 of the nyc admin code to immed retain a nys lic prof eng' experienced w/masonry and/or concrete bldg structures to perform site survey&strl eval of vault,includ/not lmt'd to all msry demising walls
Oct 25, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 24, 2018
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 6, 2017
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - active

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Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 14, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 20, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
This pvt replaces pvt 499925
Feb 17, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 31, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 8, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 22, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 9, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 3, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 12, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 4, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 4, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 10, 2004
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 11, 2003
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator elevatorrequired
3p4951
Aug 1, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 29, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Work without a permit, noted: 3rd, 4th & 5th floors converted into apts, with 3pc bathrooms, bedrooms, dining & kitchens, living rooms building was a factory as per c/o #154365 remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition
Mar 29, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active
Construction other optional
Hazardous
Jan 9, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Hazardous
Dec 13, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
Work without a permit. work noted: full partitions erected at 4th floor level creating rooms. note: application #300356996 disapproved on 08/24/94 remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition
Dec 13, 2000
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
3p4951
Jul 13, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 17, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 20, 1992
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 7, 1990
Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 18

Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specification.noted:for application #310190209 issued 09/24/13 exp 09/24/14.noted @ top walkway wooden planking in rotted & broken through in different location along travel pat
Apr 11, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
28-116.4.1: 44r07;operating device without a cert of compliance. no report of inspection submitted to dob & no witnessing of test by dob. rem:contact dob [email protected] or [email protected] to
May 9, 2012 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o. c of o #164365 issued 1.25.57 indicated premises is to be occupied as a factory & offices at time of inspection premises is occupied as an "artist in residence"
Jun 23, 2009
Resolve
Hazardous
Exit passage.required width decreased by obstruction. noted:forth fl fire escape landing at exposure 2 of bldg has several large flower potsobstructing window leading to landing and fire escape.
Aug 17, 2007
Resolve
Hazardous
Failure to provide emergency power exit lights on floors 1st and 2ns floors also tenant spaces and stairs. failure to provide emergency power to exit lights on floor 1st and 2nd including tenant and stiars. fai
Feb 24, 2004 · Penalty $530
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy.noted:third floor,fourth floor,and fifth floor were converted into apartments andoccupied c of o#154365 shows that this is a factory.remedy:
Mar 29, 2001 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit a permit noted:at time of inspection 3rd,4th and 5th floors were converted into apartments.this floors were partitions.with bathroom,bedrooms dinning kitchens livingrooms.this floors were
Mar 29, 2001 · Penalty $500
Active
Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy. c of o #1541365 indicateds that 4th floor to be used as factory space. illegal occupancy noted: 4th floor (space 2 r) is a residential unit wi
Jan 9, 2001
Resolve
Hazardous
Work without a permit.work noted:full partitions erected at 4fl level creating rooms note:application #300356996 disapproved on 8/24/94.rem:obtain a permit if feasible or restore to pryon legal condition
Dec 13, 2000
Resolve
Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy:c/o #154365 indicates that 4th floor to be used as factory space.illegal occupancy noted:4th floor (space 2-r)is a residential unit 2 bedrooms
Feb 13, 2000
Resolve

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Non-hazardous
60b7,60m7,50y14,74o2,74#7. -60 counterweight buffer, -74 clean oil from top car, -74 proper city number in motor room
Apr 14, 1999
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide 3" high letter of identification for elevator bank on floor 1 to 5. also for stair (open staircase) near stair enclosure on floor 1 to 5. remedy: install sign as per local law 16/84.
Mar 5, 1998 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Non-hazardous
04w,08u,15*-provide safety edge.
Jan 21, 1998
Resolve
Non-hazardous
11q,14i,22m.
Dec 20, 1995
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide stair and elevator i.d signs.remedy;install signs as per code ll16/84(ex;elevator bank "x", staircase must be identified by a letter of contrasting colors,durable, and minimum 3" in hieght.
Mar 17, 1995
Resolve
Non-hazardous
18q,28h,57z, 18 covers for interlocks.
Sep 26, 1994 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide elevator landing signs on floors 2 through 5. failure to provide stair identification on each floor and, elevator sign. remedy:provide signage as per local law 16/84.
Oct 21, 1993 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide elevator landing signs on each floor. failure to provide floor number signs 3". failure to provide stair identificationsigns 3" letter. remedy:provide signage as per local law 16/84.
Jan 27, 1993
Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
Jan 22, 2026	$2,200,000	Rentals - elevator apartments	7

Building details

Building type: Elevator apartment building (D7)
Year built: 1880
Floors: 5
Residential units: 5
Building area: 31,000 ft²
Lot area: 6,200 ft²
Zoning: M1-4/R8A
Community board: 302
Council district: 33
Block / lot: 30 / 7
Assessed value: $4,384,350
Landmark / historic district: DUMBO Historic District

Questions about 39 Pearl Street

Who owns 39 Pearl Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 39 Pearl Street LLC.

Does 39 Pearl Street have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 39 Pearl Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 39 Pearl Street built?

City records list 1880 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 39 Pearl Street?

It has 5 residential units and 7 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.