139 Emerson Place
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01909-0011Map
Owner of record: 139 Emerson Place LLC
139 Emerson Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1946 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 50 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 139 Emerson Place LLC. HPD has recorded 56 housing violations here, most recently on January 16, 2022. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 50 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 56
- DOB violations
- 30
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 186
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 56
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 408, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 16, 2022 · Apt 408
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement
Jan 16, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 408, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 16, 2022 · Apt 408
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.
Apr 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing ladder and gate at yard below grade with window for egress, at front areaway
Mar 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective loose brick wall with missing mortar at joints , 9th window from west at east , south west section, at front areaway, 5th story
Mar 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 1; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 507, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2018 · Apt 507
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 507, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2018 · Apt 507
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 on wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 3, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Mar 3, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 3, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 3, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 3, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing on wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 3, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing on wall at public hall, 1st story
Mar 3, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 507, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2018 · Apt 507
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 507, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 3, 2018 · Apt 507
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit all windows in the entire apartment located at apt 508, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Feb 5, 2013 · Apt 508
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 508, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Feb 5, 2013 · Apt 508
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 508, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Feb 5, 2013 · Apt 508
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 508, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Feb 5, 2013 · Apt 508
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 506, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2012 · Apt 506
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 506, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2012 · Apt 506
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 506, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2012 · Apt 506
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 507, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2012 · Apt 507
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 601, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 3, 2009 · Apt 601
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 503, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2009 · Apt 503
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 503, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2009 · Apt 503
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 502, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 3, 2009 · Apt 502
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of mosture penetration at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 502, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 3, 2009 · Apt 502
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of morsture penetration at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 502, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 3, 2009 · Apt 502
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 502, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 3, 2009 · Apt 502
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak evidence of concealed water leak ceiling in the 2nd living room from east at center located at apt 503, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2008 · Apt 503
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inter communication system in the entire apartment located at apt 503, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 25, 2008 · Apt 503
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell buzzer located at apt 601
Jan 16, 2008 · Apt 601
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room at cellar
Jan 16, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Oct 10, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 502, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 21, 2007 · Apt 502
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 502, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 21, 2007 · Apt 502
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom bell buzzer system vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jun 15, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 503, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 5, 2007 · Apt 503
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ( that is defective ) in the entire apartment located at apt 503, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 5, 2007 · Apt 503
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 503, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 5, 2007 · Apt 503
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 503, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 5, 2007 · Apt 503
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 203, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 25, 2007 · Apt 203
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 203, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 25, 2007 · Apt 203
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash north window in the 3rd room from north located at apt 203, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 25, 2007 · Apt 203
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 601, 6th story, apartment at south
Mar 30, 2007 · Apt 601
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer from building entrance to... in the foyer located at apt 601, 6th story, apartment at south
Mar 30, 2007 · Apt 601
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors : bulkhead door to roof at public hall, 6th story, section at east
Mar 30, 2007
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 30
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 17, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 30, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 1, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 27, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 15, 2012
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 25, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 4, 2011
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 12, 2007
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 12, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 28, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 12, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
Device illegally removed without permit
Jun 6, 2003
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Apr 5, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
May 4, 1998
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
Aug 29, 1995
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
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Jan 31, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)provide strap for gate-#52 repair or replace annuciator
Jul 5, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
48bb11,17h11,29q03,68m07,16b11,16t07,10h11,10d06,70y02,42m07,69b11. 48bb- expired pressure test tag. 17h- replace where needed. 29q- cover. 68m- current contractor log. 16b-provide designated lobby braille tags
Feb 6, 2014
Resolve - Class - 3
B354,15,50a,b. 50a. no missing clean out or flue pipe next to boiler room wall. 50b. no emergeny fuel cut off switch outside of boiler room fire door.
Dec 30, 2008 · Penalty $500
Active - Non-hazardous
19b-manual reset-prestrol missing
Aug 14, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
19b
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Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 408
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 408
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2025 · Apt 408
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 408
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2022 · Apt 408
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2022 · Apt 408
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 408
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2022 · Apt 408
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 408
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 15, 2021 · Apt 3
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2020 · Apt 501
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 602
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 206
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 507
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2018 · Apt 601
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2018 · Apt 507
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 507
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 507
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 1, 2017 · Apt 507
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 24, 2016 · Apt 501
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2015 · Apt 604
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2014 · Apt 105
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2014 · Apt 507
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2014 · Apt 105
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 1, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2013 · Apt 508
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 508
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2013 · Apt 507
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 29, 2012 · Apt 507
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2012 · Apt 506
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2012 · Apt 506
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2012 · Apt 506
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 4, 2012 · Apt 208
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2012 · Apt 507
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 9, 2012 · Apt 501
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 9, 2012 · Apt 501
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 9, 2012 · Apt 204
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 20, 2011 · Apt 503
Close - General
Mold
Apr 20, 2011 · Apt 503
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 22, 2011 · Apt 502
Close - General
Windows
Feb 15, 2011 · Apt 507
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 15, 2011 · Apt 507
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 15, 2011 · Apt 507
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 15, 2011 · Apt 507
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 2, 2011 · Apt 503
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 2, 2011 · Apt 503
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 16, 2010 · Apt 502
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1946
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 50
- Building area
- 45,670 ft²
- Lot area
- 15,942 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 302
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1909 / 11
- Assessed value
- $3,555,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #377804, last renewed Jul 9, 2025.
Questions about 139 Emerson Place
Who owns 139 Emerson Place?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 139 Emerson Place LLC.
Does 139 Emerson Place have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 56 housing violations at this property.
Is 139 Emerson Place rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 50 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 50 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 139 Emerson Place built?
City records list 1946 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 139 Emerson Place?
It has 50 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.