1139 Liberty Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04181-0060Map
Owner of record: Kar Wang Realty INC.
1139 Liberty Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Kar Wang Realty INC.. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025.
- HPD violations
- 20
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 41
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 20
- 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 24, 2025
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.
Mar 16, 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.
Apr 21, 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.
Nov 8, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Dec 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at floor at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 7, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of 157 degree hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degree fahrenheit at all hot water fixture in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 4, 2018 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Mar 15, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 13, 2017 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening -- lockable slide bolt on door street entrance to building
Apr 25, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt with an eye at entrance door to bldg , 1st story
Jan 31, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective cracked glass at lower sash window in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 14, 2009 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at door in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 14, 2009 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 14, 2009 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
May 14, 2009 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing baluster at 2nd sty stair( totat of 1 missing)
May 14, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin . roaches kitchen, 1st story apartment 1.
Jul 6, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of door on scuttle closet 3rd story public hall.
Aug 13, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items, etc, scuttle closet 3rd story public hall
Aug 13, 2004
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wall scuttle closet 3rd story public hall
Aug 13, 2004
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 21, 2018 · Apt 2FLOO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 12, 2017 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 4, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 18, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 21, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2014 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 26, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 23, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 1, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2014 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 31, 2013 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2010 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
May 12, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 12, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 12, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
May 12, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 12, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 12, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 12, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 25, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 26, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 10, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 10, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 10, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 19, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 12, 2008 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,901 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,383 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4181 / 60
- Assessed value
- $56,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #819210, last renewed Dec 17, 2025.
Questions about 1139 Liberty Avenue
Who owns 1139 Liberty Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kar Wang Realty INC..
Does 1139 Liberty Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.
Is 1139 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 1139 Liberty Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1139 Liberty Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.