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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

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 99

  • 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
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Open — 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 22, 2023

    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 7, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 24, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 29, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • 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

    Apr 29, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 29, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Apr 28, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 28, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Apr 28, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door knob at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 28, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door to cellar at west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 28, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items, construction materials at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 28, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • 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 8, 2021

    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 8, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Dec 15, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Dec 15, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Dec 15, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 15, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance to building , 1st story

    Dec 15, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building front entrance , 1st story

    Jul 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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

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

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.