139 Somers Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01540-0054Map
Owner of record: Carlos O'sullivan
139 Somers Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Carlos O'sullivan. HPD has recorded 305 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 20 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 305
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 282
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 · 305
- 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 — 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 10, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub-floor in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin sink in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 1R
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
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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 11, 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective erode mortar joints from bottom to parapet wall at roof adjoinig at north wall
May 9, 2023
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective erode mortar joints of parapet wall at roof adjoinig at east wall, east air shaft
May 9, 2023
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective erode mortar joints of parapet wall at roof adjoinig at west wall, west air shaft
May 9, 2023
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 90 lbs asphalt at roof
May 9, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective approved fire proof door entrance at cellar
May 9, 2023
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective approved fire proof door leading to rear yard at cellar
May 9, 2023
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of one screw jack at cellar
May 9, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling bulkhead
May 9, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling bulkhead
May 9, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at bulkhead
May 9, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint building rear at fire escape
May 9, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on 2nd and 3rd stories balcony at building rear at fire escape
May 9, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2023 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at all wall aprox 25sq feet in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2023 · Apt 3L
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2023 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 9, 2023 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consiting of flowers pots at 2nd sty at rear of building at fire escape
Apr 18, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods drop ladder out of guide on fire escape at rear north yard
Apr 18, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 18, 2023 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden door frame in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 18, 2023 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 18, 2023 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 18, 2023 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at supply line in ceiling of cellar
Mar 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at rear of building at north yard
Mar 28, 2023
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout
Mar 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at bulkhead to roof not self closing
Mar 28, 2023
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration storage room built with plywood from floor to ceiling in cellar
Mar 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at north rear of building
Mar 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color unkeyed fire retardant material at ceiling apprx 8 square feet at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling in the boiler room
Mar 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes at 3rd sty of north rear of building fire escape
Mar 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color unkeyed plaster at ceiling apprx 2 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- 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
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 1L
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Jan 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Skylight
Jan 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Jan 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 2, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 3L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 5,520 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,667 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 1540 / 54
- Assessed value
- $480,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #335990, last renewed Nov 10, 2022.
Questions about 139 Somers Street
Who owns 139 Somers Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Carlos O'sullivan.
Does 139 Somers Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 305 housing violations at this property.
Is 139 Somers 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 Somers Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 139 Somers 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.