939 Liberty Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04157-0071Map
Owner of record: Akter, Tahmina
939 Liberty Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Akter, Tahmina. HPD has recorded 60 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 34 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 60
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 52
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 · 60
- 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 5, 2026
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.
Jun 10, 2025
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 10, 2024
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.
Mar 23, 2023
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.
Nov 7, 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 25, 2022
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.
Feb 25, 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.
Apr 9, 2021
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.
Apr 9, 2021
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 30, 2019
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.
Oct 18, 2018
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.
Nov 27, 2017
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.
Nov 10, 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 9, 2015
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.
Feb 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 5, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall, north wall, east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 5, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 5, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from west at north wall door, south wall, north wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 5, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 5, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 5, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 2nd closet from north at east wall door, 2nd closet from north at east wall door frame in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 5, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 5, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 23, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed on door leading to fire escape located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 23, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 23, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scuttle hatch and ladder enclosed in room located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 23, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of disused radiators / free stand at public hall, 1st story
Mar 6, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket at the refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical air vent at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at the walls and ceilings in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Feb 6, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Feb 6, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood moulding around door frame. in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of concealed water/leak at ceiling. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 30, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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 2, 2nd story
Feb 20, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Feb 20, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose #10 wood tread from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
Nov 20, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - 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 1, 1st story
May 27, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
May 27, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records: note dob computer records indicate residence to be a (co) 3 family dwelling. now cellar illegally converted into as a class a apartment, wi
Jun 30, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit noted: full partition walls erected at cellar level creating kitchen with gas stove, sink along with furnished bedroom/3pc bathroom remedy: obtain permit if feasible or restore to prior le
Jun 30, 2004
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2015 · Apt TOPFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2014 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2014 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 29, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 29, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 29, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Nov 18, 2012 · Apt BSMT
Close - General
Doors
Nov 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
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- General
Doors
Nov 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Nov 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 12, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 12, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 25, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 17, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 17, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 28, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 28, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 28, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 28, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 26, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 26, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 26, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 26, 2009 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 24, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
May 21, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 21, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
May 21, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 20, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 26, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 26, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Oct 26, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - General
Mold
Oct 26, 2005 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4157 / 71
- Assessed value
- $56,580
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #356336, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.
Questions about 939 Liberty Avenue
Who owns 939 Liberty Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Akter, Tahmina.
Does 939 Liberty Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 60 housing violations at this property.
Is 939 Liberty 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 939 Liberty Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 939 Liberty Avenue?
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.