239 Union Street

Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00338-0039Map

239 Union Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 239 Union LLC. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 19 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 21
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 2
HPD complaints: 9

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation May 6, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good

No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 21

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 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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 20, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out
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 11, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
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, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out
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 12, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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 22, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out
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 27, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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 14, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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
Open — Nov sent out
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
Open — Info nov sent out

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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
Open — Nov sent out
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.
Apr 13, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out
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 31, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline (leak) at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 25, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly secure the loose balusters and handrail at balustrade at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Apr 25, 2019
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 25, 2019
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 25, 2019
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Apr 25, 2019
Open — Nov sent out
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 22, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out
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

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

Class - 2
Observation: scaffold mudsill not secured on roof on adjoining properties. upon my request for adjoining property agreement none was provided for 241 union street. pswo for no adjoining property agreement failu
Oct 16, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Class - 2
Observation: scaffold mudsill not secured/nailed down to planks on roof. hazardous condition can cause dislodgement of scaffold and injuries/damages to public and property. pswo for scaffold contrary to code. s
Oct 16, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active

Complaints

Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 26, 2019 · Apt 3
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 26, 2019 · Apt 3
Close
Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Apr 26, 2019 · Apt 3
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 26, 2019 · Apt 3
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 19, 2019 · Apt 1
Close
General
Cabinet
Apr 19, 2019 · Apt 1
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 19, 2019 · Apt 1
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 19, 2019 · Apt 1
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 19, 2019 · Apt 1
Close

Sales history

Date	Price	Type	Units
Jan 8, 2026	$4,100,000	Rentals - walkup apartments	4

Building details

Building type: Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built: 1920
Floors: 3
Residential units: 4
Building area: 3,484 ft²
Lot area: 2,292 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 306
Council district: 39
Block / lot: 338 / 39
Assessed value: $1,265,400
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #317931, last renewed Jul 17, 2017.

Questions about 239 Union Street

Who owns 239 Union Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 239 Union LLC.

Does 239 Union Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 239 Union 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 239 Union Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 239 Union Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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