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39 Bushwick Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02919-0013Map

Owner of record: Witkowski, Walter

39 Bushwick Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Witkowski, Walter. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 8 of the 36 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
36
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
15

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 36

  • 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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling , east, and south wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of furniture and household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of furniture and household items at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of furniiture and household items at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Jul 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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

    Jul 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Jul 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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.

    Jul 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door

    Jul 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    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 9, 2024

    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 21, 2023

    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 23, 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 7, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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.

    Sep 3, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of storage television equipment cellar thru out.

    Sep 3, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Sep 3, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Sep 3, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door panel entrance door to vestibule from street.

    Sep 3, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls vestibule 1 sty.

    Sep 3, 1986

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Sep 3, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding cellar & boiler room throughout.

    May 23, 1979

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.

    May 23, 1979

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of t v 1st sty public hall rear.

    May 16, 1979

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of rugs 2 sty pub hall.

    May 16, 1979

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clg 3 sty pub hall.

    May 16, 1979

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall 1 sty pub hall.

    May 16, 1979

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 1

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Fail to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.noted:@cellar lvl sewer waste drain pipe clogged causing waste water to back up under rubble foundation wall.(party)rubble foundation cracked @floorbase @cellar.mo

    Jan 25, 2013 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 25, 2023 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 20, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 13, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 13, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 8, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 8, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 14, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 1, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 10, 2020 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
Year built
1920
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
4,125 ft²
Lot area
2,112 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2919 / 13
Assessed value
$554,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #368083, last renewed Aug 18, 2025.

Questions about 39 Bushwick Avenue

Who owns 39 Bushwick Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Witkowski, Walter.

Does 39 Bushwick Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.

Is 39 Bushwick Avenue 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 Bushwick Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 39 Bushwick Avenue?

It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.

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