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39 South Portland Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11217BBL 3-02100-0014Map

Owner of record: Apophatic LLC

39 South Portland Ave is a walk-up apartment building built in 1866 in Brooklyn, 11217. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Apophatic LLC. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 4 of the 10 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
10
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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 · 10

  • 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 5, 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 10, 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 27, 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.

    Mar 24, 2023

    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.

    Nov 9, 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.

    Mar 2, 2022

    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.

    Mar 2, 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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    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.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    Pot'l hazrd frm soil,fo &/or subsrfce ops.partl colapse of load bearng prty wal b/w 39&37 s portland av,ocurd w const ops obsrvd @ 39 south portland.both bldgs structly comprmsd&in dngr of future collapse remedy: imed retain nys pe 2 dev&suprvs mntr prgm. daily readngs.min opt crck,vibr). sgned&seald daily rpt.baseline by 7/19/24

    Jul 19, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Emgr wrk-prtl colaps of load bear prty wall b/w 39&37 s portland av ocurd w constr ops obsrvd@39 s portland. fl joist alterd excpt roof both bldgs structly comprmsd & in danger of future collapse. remedy: imed retain nys pe,cs,gc 2 stablz bldg,adj props & public sgnd&seald constrct doc 4emer wrk.pe&cs supvsn.daily fld rpt

    Jul 19, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection observed: interior plumbing work in progress. upon review department record it appear, plumbing work permit has not yet been issued under application# b01035513-s1/b00262865-i1 creating an

    Mar 21, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Construction superintendent failed to perform his duties by promptly notify the department immediately of damage to adjoining property that occurred causing partial collapse of load bearing party wall between 3

    Jul 19, 2024 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection of a 4-story building with basement and cellar. observed excavation foundation work at cellar. upon review of department records no permits were found for foundation work. failure to obtai

    Jul 19, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Responding to an incident of partial collapse of load bearing party wall between 37&39 south portland ave. occurred during construction operations of excavation foundation work at 39 south portland ave. no safe

    Jul 19, 2024 · Penalty $25,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection of a 4-story building i observed work contrary to dob approved plans floor joist removed & replaced at all floors except at roof. removal of stairs at cellar & basement plan indicate not t

    Jul 19, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Responding to incident where partial collapse of load bearing party wall occurred between 37 & 39 south portland ave, general contractor & construction superintendent failed to promptly notify the department im

    Jul 19, 2024 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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 (C3)
Year built
1866
Floors
4
Residential units
4
Building area
5,186 ft²
Lot area
2,200 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
302
Council district
35
Block / lot
2100 / 14
Assessed value
$1,650,150
Landmark / historic district
Fort Greene Historic District

HPD registration #373551, last renewed Aug 11, 2023.

Questions about 39 South Portland Ave

Who owns 39 South Portland Ave?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Apophatic LLC.

Does 39 South Portland Ave have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.

Is 39 South Portland Ave 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 39 South Portland Ave built?

City records list 1866 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 39 South Portland Ave?

It has 4 residential units.

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