139 Patchen Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01648-0001Map
Owner of record: 861 Putnam Ave LLC
139 Patchen Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 861 Putnam Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on October 28, 2020. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 33
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 49
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 33
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 28, 2020 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , north wall, south wall, ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 28, 2020 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 28, 2020 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 28, 2020 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective first window from east at south, lower sash, counter balance in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 28, 2020 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 28, 2020 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 28, 2020 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 28, 2020 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 16, 2017 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 28, 2016 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane lower sash at east window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling around steam riser in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at east
Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer intercommunication system. in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story
Aug 13, 2012 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster on the walls and ceiling, all stories at public hall
Aug 13, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at east
Aug 13, 2012 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at the lower sash of east 2 window in the 1st room from east located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at east
Aug 13, 2012 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at east
Aug 13, 2012 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the wall at west in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, apartment at east
Aug 13, 2012 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood tread, 1 st., one up, at public hall stairs, 1st story
Aug 13, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all stories at public hall
Jun 7, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective first tread up at public hall, 1st story
Jun 7, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 861, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 861
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall and ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 861, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 861
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at the lower sash of east window in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 861, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 861
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 861, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 861
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 861, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 861
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ,100 watts required.
Jan 13, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ,200 watts required.
Dec 4, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 9
- Plumbing none
The borough commissioner intends to revoke all plumbing approvals and permit issued under job # 321515641 due to suspension of license master plumber # 000945. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit immediately.
Jul 11, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Due to vehicle striking building damaging stoop and front stairs
Apr 3, 2021
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 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
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
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 3
Violation issued for failure to maintain. at time of inspection observed flowerpot in the fire escape at 4th floor and no support brackets for a/c window unit at 2nd floor at exposure 1., repair and or replace
Dec 7, 2023 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Bl permit 321515641 expired without signoff/steam header incorrect/hartford loop incorrect/boiler water feed incorrect/missing sump pump/debris in cellar;correct violation and submit the certificate of correcti
Aug 22, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
B254,3,15,19,36,32,50a,50b,50c. b254. 36-found weil mclain egh-85-2 btu 315.000 btu gas boiler is not registered.register the boiler and correct all violating conditions listed and submit certificate of correc
Dec 30, 2016 · Penalty $530
Resolve - Class - 1
B101 50 weil mclain egh-85-s btus 315.000 btu gas boiler has no prop er permit.
Dec 30, 2016 · Penalty $1,630
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 20, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 27, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 27, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 27, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 31, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2019 · Apt 1
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 15, 2017 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 15, 2017 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Boiler
Dec 22, 2016 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 29, 2016 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 27, 2014 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Nov 27, 2014 · Apt 5
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 27, 2014 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 27, 2014 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 27, 2014 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 27, 2014 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - General
Locks
Aug 5, 2012 · Apt 7
Close - General
Doors
Aug 5, 2012 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 23, 2012 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Jul 23, 2012 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jul 23, 2012 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 16, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 15, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 6, 2012 · Apt 5
Close - General
Stairs
Jun 6, 2012 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jun 6, 2012 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 3, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 20, 2011 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 20, 2011 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 5, 2006 · Apt 5
Close - General
Windows
Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 13, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - General
Floor
Oct 14, 2005 · Apt 861
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 14, 2005 · Apt 861
Close - General
Windows
Oct 14, 2005 · Apt 861
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 14, 2005 · Apt 861
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 10, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - General
Floor
Jul 25, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - General
Doors
Jul 25, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 25, 2005 · Apt 5
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 7
- Building area
- 7,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1648 / 1
- Assessed value
- $654,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #364884, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.
Questions about 139 Patchen Avenue
Who owns 139 Patchen Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 861 Putnam Ave LLC.
Does 139 Patchen Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.
Is 139 Patchen Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 86% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 139 Patchen Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 139 Patchen Avenue?
It has 7 residential units and 8 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.