roofy
Post

139 20 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11232BBL 3-00636-0059Map

Owner of record: 139 20th Street Realty Corp

139 20 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11232. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 139 20th Street Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 12 of the 30 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.

HPD violations
30
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
18

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 1, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2019
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 30

  • A

    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 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective missing bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace the broken or defective missing water closet in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand stopper installed at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
Show 20 more ↓
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas pipe at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub floor in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 5, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 20, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Feb 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 28, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 12, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 16, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 9

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    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 - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 29, 2010 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 20, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 18, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 27, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
Show 8 more ↓
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 27, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 18, 2005 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 22, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 18, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2005 · Apt 0

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 17, 2003 · Apt N/A

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1920
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
3,750 ft²
Lot area
1,540 ft²
Zoning
M1-2D
Community board
307
Council district
38
Block / lot
636 / 59
Assessed value
$557,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #315186, last renewed Feb 10, 2026.

Questions about 139 20 Street

Who owns 139 20 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 139 20th Street Realty Corp.

Does 139 20 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.

Is 139 20 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 139 20 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 139 20 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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