139 Smith Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201BBL 3-00194-0006Map
Owner of record: Ramchand Gopie
139 Smith Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11201. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ramchand Gopie. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 3 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 22
- DOB violations
- 40
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 13
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 22
- ANon-hazardous
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.
May 5, 2026
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 10, 2025
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 25, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 12, 2023 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees f at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Nov 12, 2023 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance to building at public hall, 1st story
Nov 12, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof scuttle ladder not stationary at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 12, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- IInformation / order
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.
Mar 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 13, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Oct 19, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 29, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 15, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Oct 14, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Feb 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, apartment at north
Apr 20, 2006 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building., 1st story
Apr 20, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler head all stys public hall r19.
Sep 16, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 3 sty front apt 2b thru out r20. located at apt 2b
Sep 16, 1987 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 3 sty front apt 3b mindez. located at apt 3b
Sep 16, 1987 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 40
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
W/o permit work noted: insterior demolition of entire 1st floor cellar all partitions bathroom demolished at 1st floor renoval of plaggler ceiling throughout excavation of cellar fl fronnt section approx 3feet installation of new steel i bean center line support pipe columns remedy:obtain stop all work obtain permit if feasible or restore
Aug 9, 2001
Vw-violation work without permit - active - 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
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 2
Sail switch missing at fresh air fan interlocked with blr+comm hwh-hwh's incorrect sfty discharge pipes-storage in blr rm-storage@gas mtrs + gas mtr area has no ventilation-comm hw temperature gauge missing-old
Oct 8, 2019 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 1
B154/36boiler not registered
Mar 10, 2010 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
B154/36boiler not registered
Mar 10, 2010 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
B154/36boiler not registered
Mar 10, 2010 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
B154/36boiler not registered
Mar 10, 2010 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
B154/36boiler not registered
Mar 10, 2010 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o. noted: c/o #100242 issued on 3.3.41 indicated the 1st flr to be occupied as 2 stores. now the1st flr has been converted to 1 restaurant w/commercial kitchen, bar
Feb 23, 2010 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Non-hazardous
19b/ 36/ b4a/ bq9
Feb 4, 2004 · Penalty $350
Active - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public and property affected by conctruction operation noted at first floor(east) rear of premise erected masanary intial steel and wood structure are encuaching on adjacent property (smith
Dec 4, 2002
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without permit. noted: at frist floor in rear of premise (west) wood metal sturo and massnary structure erected (partial exterrior). remedy: obtain permit. make sete safe and approval if feasible stop all
Dec 4, 2002
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Work without permit. expired permit noted: at 1st floor of building major removation in progress, renovate exiting store for eating and drinking. permit #30122z081, issued: 03-13-02, expired: 08-25-02.
Dec 4, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public and property affected by construction operations. masonry, metal stud and wood structures erected in rear of premises are encroaching on adjacent property (south side) mounds of eart
Jun 28, 2002 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: wood metal strics and masonry structures erected in rear of premises ( partical extension) stop all work! remedy: make site safe, obtain permits and approvals if feasible cons
Jun 28, 2002 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit wor noted interior demolition of entire 1st floor & cellar all partitions & bathroom demolished at 1st floor & removal of plaster ceiling throughout excavation of cellar floor front sectio
Aug 9, 2001 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2008 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2008 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 16, 2008 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2007 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 23, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 22, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 21, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 19, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 17, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2005 · Apt 1D
Close
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- Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2004 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2004 · Apt 1 B
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Rentals - 4-10 unit | 5 |
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 33
- Block / lot
- 194 / 6
- Assessed value
- $958,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #329380, last renewed Jul 14, 2025.
Questions about 139 Smith Street
Who owns 139 Smith Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ramchand Gopie.
Does 139 Smith Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.
Is 139 Smith 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 139 Smith Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 139 Smith Street?
It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.