139 East 96 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-04615-0055Map
Owner of record: Arrel Gordon
139 East 96 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Arrel Gordon. HPD has recorded 99 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 99
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 37
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 · 99
- 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 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 9, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood wall cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 19, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose sink to counter top in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 27, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical stopper at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 27, 2024 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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
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- 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 24, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Apr 29, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Apr 29, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 29, 2021 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Apr 29, 2021
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.
Apr 29, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 29, 2021 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 29, 2021 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Apr 28, 2021
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.
Apr 28, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Apr 28, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Apr 28, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door knob at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Apr 28, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door to cellar at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Apr 28, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items, construction materials at public hall, 1st story
Apr 28, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of hasp and eye lock capable of being padlocked at metal gate at building front yard
Apr 28, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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 8, 2021
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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Dec 15, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east
Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective (inoperable) mechanical stopper at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east
Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain glazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east
Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ..one or more lights with an aggregate of not less than 100 watts incandescent or equivalent
Dec 15, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Dec 15, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at floor at steam riser at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east
Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Dec 15, 2020
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
Dec 15, 2020
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.
Dec 15, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Dec 15, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Dec 15, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance to building , 1st story
Dec 15, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped steam line at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east
Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of freestanding radiator on floor in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east
Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at exterior side of double pane window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east
Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east
Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of disconnected radiator in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 11, 2020 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 11, 2020 · Apt 1R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building front entrance , 1st story
Jul 7, 2020
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.
Oct 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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; in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at east
Jul 17, 2019 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 23, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 23, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 23, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 25, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 25, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 25, 2021 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 2, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 2, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 2, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 30, 2020 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 19, 2020 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 11, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 11, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 11, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 6, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 19, 2019 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 10, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 10, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 10, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 4, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 4, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 4, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Window guards
Jul 18, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,198 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 4615 / 55
- Assessed value
- $240,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #317970, last renewed Aug 22, 2025.
Questions about 139 East 96 Street
Who owns 139 East 96 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Arrel Gordon.
Does 139 East 96 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 99 housing violations at this property.
Is 139 East 96 Street 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 139 East 96 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 139 East 96 Street?
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.