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139 Decatur Street

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01856-0046Map

Owner of record: Forrester-Angus, Lena M

139 Decatur Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1890 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Forrester-Angus, Lena M. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 42 of the 46 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
46
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 46

  • 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 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 19, 2025

    Open — Info 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 26, 2024

    Open — Info 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 9, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 2023

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 24, 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 24, 2022

    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 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 4, 2016

    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 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... on ceiling and east wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4, 3rd story

    Aug 13, 2014 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4, 3rd story

    Aug 13, 2014 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 13, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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.

    Oct 27, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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

    Oct 16, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 6, 2000 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface on wood trim, doors, or windows - using exclusive interim controls, which include a surface dust test in accordance with statute. south window casing at bottom in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 6, 2000 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water stain ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 6, 2000 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water stain ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 6, 2000 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric light switch in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Mar 6, 2000 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective missing bricks & cement around flue pipes cellar front & boiler room.

    Apr 11, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceilingcellar throughout.

    Apr 11, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.

    Apr 11, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling cellar front.

    Apr 11, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening front gate basement apt.

    Apr 11, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock door street entrance to bldg 1 sty.

    Aug 1, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items all stys public hall.

    Aug 1, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wood tread out of stringer basement to 1 sty public hall.

    Aug 1, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling all stys public hall.

    Aug 1, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling sheetrock for cellar stair enclosure.

    Aug 1, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective entrance door for extension of bldg rear.

    Aug 1, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor public hall basement store.

    Aug 1, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all stys pub halls.

    Aug 1, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock entrance gate to building basement pub hall.

    Aug 1, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective gypsum block wall boiler room cellar front.

    Aug 1, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall near stairs all steps pub hall.

    Aug 1, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard clg cellar throughout.

    Aug 1, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at frame missing 1st sty public hall.

    Aug 1, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors door to boiler room cellar center.

    Aug 1, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors door basement public hall to cellar.

    Aug 1, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting cellar thru out.

    Aug 1, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 50 watts.

    Jul 22, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry treads & risers 2 & 3 from bottom stoop street entrance to bldg.

    Jul 22, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 50 watts night inspection.

    May 25, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 5

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 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

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 11, 2014 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Aug 10, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Aug 10, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 10, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 10, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Aug 10, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 10, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 10, 2005 · Apt 2

    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 (C0)
Year built
1890
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,600 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1856 / 46
Assessed value
$114,840
Landmark / historic district
Bedford Stuyvesant / Expanded Stuyvesant Heights Historic District

HPD registration #363688, last renewed Aug 23, 2022.

Questions about 139 Decatur Street

Who owns 139 Decatur Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Forrester-Angus, Lena M.

Does 139 Decatur Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.

Is 139 Decatur 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 Decatur Street built?

City records list 1890 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 139 Decatur Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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