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
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 · 46
- 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 4, 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 19, 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 9, 2025
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 26, 2024
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.
Apr 9, 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 20, 2023
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.
Mar 22, 2023
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.
Feb 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Open — 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.
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 4, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Oct 27, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Oct 16, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceilingcellar throughout.
Apr 11, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.
Apr 11, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling cellar front.
Apr 11, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening front gate basement apt.
Apr 11, 1990
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items all stys public hall.
Aug 1, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting cellar thru out.
Aug 1, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 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
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.