Violations at 139 Richards Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231 · BBL 3-00557-0001 · Back to the property
HPD housing violations
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations
32 DOB violations, newest first.
- Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2023)
Jun 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2022)
Apr 22, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2021)
Aug 21, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Nycha elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Dec 17, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Nycha elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Dec 17, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Nycha elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Dec 17, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2020)
Jun 20, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2019)
Jun 29, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2017
Mar 27, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to nycha elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to nycha elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to nycha elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to nycha elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to nycha elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to nycha elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Cycle 7 unsafe report filed
Sep 16, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 7b technical report by 08/21/2012
Aug 30, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
May 12, 2009
Dob violation - active - Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
May 12, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade required
L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required
Aug 8, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
3
Apr 7, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
3
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations
The newest 50 of 51 ECB violations. The city keeps the complete history.
- Class - 1
Responding to an incident where a man lift operator fell while relocating the equipment with the platform elevated and overextended. review of site records revealed the worker's site safety orientation was cond
Jun 11, 2026 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Responding to an incident where a worker fell approx. 25' from a man lift basket while relocating it with the platform elevated and overextended. the operator wasn't wearing a safety harness and wasn't tied off
Jun 11, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building walls and appurtenances. note: qewi filedamended safe #tr6-909211-9b-a1. at time of inspection, i observed broken glass(x2) at exposure(1) south elevation, and inadequate ac units s
Feb 25, 2025 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 2
Respondent failed to correct violating condition and file for a certificate of correction pursuant to ac 28-204.4 for violation no. 39530715p issued dated 07/23/2024. at time of inspection, i observed inactive
Sep 19, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc 3314.4 observed supported pipe scaffold at roof level not as per code, scaffold not fully enclosed with debris netting, has damaged and missing debris netting creates hazards of falling debris and materials
Jul 23, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 3301.2 failure to maintain and institute safety measures. observed unsafe supported scaffold at roof level by leading edge with no overhead protection provided at main entrance door to protect the tenants fr
Jul 23, 2024 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
No dob approved set(en drawing,com/check, architectural drawing) provided on job site at the time of inspection, provide approved /accepted construction documents; please go to https://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildin
Jan 12, 2023 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
In response to above complaint observed chain link fence around the site with see-through fabric around contrary to bc3307.7.4 #4 that specifies that there shall be opaque sturdy cloth "windscreen" fabric at al
Jun 7, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
28-110.2 phase shifting site safety plan.at time of inspection on an 1story at the jobsite under permit#322027221,it was observed ongoing construction operation.upon review of site safety plan provided it was o
Apr 11, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain/display documents to be kept onsite-ccd1 at time of inspection on an 1 story topped off nb under permit#322027221,it wasobserved supported scaffold approx 32 ft with heavy duty fire graded t
Apr 11, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
28-110.2 phase shifting site safety plan.at time of inspection on an 1story topped off nb under permit#322066367,it was observed ongoing construction operation.upon review of the site safety plan,it was observe
Apr 11, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to take required measures to protect public from documented unsafe facade. as noted a fisp 3 unsafe notification was submitted to the dob on 10/29/2020 and as of 11/6/2020 no safety measures are in plac
Nov 6, 2020 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide earthwork notification.at time of inspection of an active proposed 4 sty nb w/5 workers on site i observed tile caps in place exp 2 & 4 i requested for earthworks notification none was provi
Oct 7, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3301.13.4 superintendent change of designation (pw2) at time of inspection of an active proposed 4 sty nb w/5 workers on site i requested to speak w/construction superintendent on pw2 mr.rents rab11 #23707 he
Oct 7, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Document to be kept onsite at time of inspection of an active proposed4 sty nb w/5 workers on site i observed earthwork had commenced w/pilein place exp 2 & 4 greater than 5 ft.requested for monitoring plans
Oct 1, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Documents to be kept on site(dep permit). at the time of my inspection,i observed an approx 3" diameter water hose extending from a fire hydrant across the street into the jobsite forthe use fo the installation
Sep 28, 2020 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Protection of pedestrians(warning signs,personnel & barriers). at the time of my inspection,i observed an approx 3" diameter water hose extending from across the street & traversing the pedestrian sidewalk at e
Sep 28, 2020 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 2
Work contrary to construction documents(support of excavation). at the time of my inspection,i observed that the support of excavation(soe)for the utility lines at exp#3 was installed contrary to the drawings
Sep 28, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
@time of inspection, observed on going construction activities contrary to mayor's emergency executive ardex 120 & subsequent orders incorporating requirements of governor's executive order 202.34. and subseque
Aug 17, 2020 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg ext walls/facades & appurtenances.exp 2 northelevation:cinder block supporting air conditioner exp 3,east elevation:air conditioner supported by cans & wood.rem:maintain bldg ext walls
Dec 6, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit a required cycle 8b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #809211. remedy: submit required technical
Oct 15, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain facade. noted: at all 4 exposures deteriorated mortar joints, broken bricks with loose pieces & sagging lintels were observed, at the upper 3 floors (11-14). remedy: maintain facade as per 1
Jun 22, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to take & provide adequate safety measures where required to protect & secure public safety from unsafe facade as per 1rcny 103-04 no amended report filed as of 06/16/15. south elev exp 1 unsecured scre
Jun 16, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner-leaking sprinkler head inspection time 11am.on 5/14/15,i inspected basement of said premises.in trash room,water was running down the trash chute from leaking s
May 14, 2015
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc905.4 & nfpa14ch4.5 hose outlet valves do not meet code standards missing handles.inspection time 11am.on 5/14/15 i inspected above said premises.on fls 1through 7,there are no handles on standpipe valves in
May 14, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain facade & appurtenances. noted: at rear(north east)#3 & west(north west)#2 exposures, broken, cracked & deteriorated brick masonry was observed from 5th floor up to 14th floor. remedy: mainta
Sep 19, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failed to obtain a temporary constr permit prior to installation or case of sws. as of 2/24/14 no active permit issued. pictures filed. rmdy: obtain permit.
Feb 24, 2014 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit work noted due to hurricane sandy temp boiler install d.gas line was ran to temp boiler with no permit pulled from dob. rmdy: obtain permit or restore to prior condition.
May 15, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit.@ time of inspec.observed the erection of sidewalk shed at front & rear of bldg along entrance walkways-no permits obtained by dob.remedy:obtain permit for work or restore to prior legal condi
Sep 14, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report.36009837r.rem:file an amended report following remedial re
Jul 16, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
14h11.17d6.100l10.10h11.56b11.52o2.17h.d replace secure where needed 100l fire serve phase ii 10h replace 14h replace 56y seal leaks 52b wrong device number on tag 42g unreadable fuses 61p allow access 52o cle
Mar 22, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
17h11.17d6.61p7.59v1.17m.d replace secure where needed 14m replace 53.52o clean for proper inspection 100l fire service phase ii 56y seal leaks 60q light guards 42g unreadabl fuses 61p allow access 40m fire ext
Mar 22, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
28-302.5.local law report filed as "unsafe"by architect/engineer-no amended report was filed "unsafe conditions"require safety provisions for the public as per code 27-129(d),1rcny 32-03(b)(5)(c).no sidewalk sh
Jan 9, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to file an amended 6 round report acceptable to this dept indicating corrections of unsafe conditions described in initial ll11/98 report.rem:file an amended report following remedial repairs of the subjec
Oct 23, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/ code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 and the dob rules and regulat
Nov 28, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable fifth round report acceptable in compliance w/ code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenaces as required by article 28 article 28.302 and the dob rules
Oct 17, 2008
Resolve - Class - 1
Cu21i10,97x10. 21i 8th flr interlock damaged 97x repair and restore toservice. cease use until item #21i is repaired call 212 566-5539 when is made for a reinspection.
Jul 14, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a 5th round technical report in compliance w/code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 & the dob's rules & regulations. remedy:
Jan 25, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a 5th round technical report in compliance w/ code provisions: periodic insp of exterior walls & appurtenances as requiredby ll 11/98 & the dob rules & regulations. the 5th round technical
Aug 31, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report in compliance with code provisions:periodic insp of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by local law 11/98 & dob rules & regulations.remedy:file report
May 19, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenancesas required by local law 11 of 1998 & the dept of bldgs rules & regul-
Nov 30, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report in compliance with code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the dept of bldgs rules and re
Jun 17, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report in compliance with code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the dept of buildings rules an
Apr 8, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report:periodic inspection of exterior walls and apprurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of buildings rules and regulations.remedy:file th
Aug 20, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
59q03,07l07,58l01,05l01,05#01. 07/l electrical eye of safety adge doesnt work. 58/l adjust brake plungers. 05/l car door not full opens. 05/# car door not aligned to frame
Aug 27, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
07l07,58l01,24l07,11l07. 07/l electrical eye of safety adge doesnt work. 58/l adjust brake plangers. 24/l 1st fl "up" "d" direction indicators on indicator panel on lobby doesnt work. 11/l indicators on car sta
Aug 27, 2003
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior of bldg facade issues 1 parapet walls extensive leaning in of walls extensive bldg in self angles open joints and missing cracking on all sides crack and broken coping stone on para
Aug 12, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans. note on job # 300609223 the entire lobbies and community facility rooms are contrary ro approved plans. remedy = conform to approved plans
Dec 18, 2001
Resolve - Hazardous
25l
Jun 18, 1991
Resolve - Non-hazardous
17m,15e,56l
May 1, 1991
Resolve