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156 East 39 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04859-0023Map

Owner of record: Cozier, Ellene B

156 East 39 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Cozier, Ellene B. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 26 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
33
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
22

What to know

Concern
6 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 · 33

  • 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

    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 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 4, 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.

    Feb 24, 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 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approximately 2 sq. ft. at stool, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 3rd room from east at north, the foyer , the kitchen , the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 1 sty east apt 1f er1 located at apt 1f

    Sep 19, 1998 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the from front yard of bldg

    Sep 19, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative 1 sty east apt 1f edouard located at apt 1f

    Sep 19, 1998 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet bathroom 1 sty apt 1f located at apt 1f

    Sep 19, 1998 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 suspended ceiling installed kitchen 1 sty front apt 1f located at apt 1f

    Sep 4, 1998 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard

    Sep 4, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar locked 1 sty public hall

    Sep 4, 1998

    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 at or near mailboxes 1 sty public hall

    Sep 4, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 1 sty front apt 1f located at apt 1f

    Sep 4, 1998 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak cellar ceiling at center er1

    Aug 19, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door knob entrance to 1 sty front apt 1f located at apt 1f

    Aug 19, 1998 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative at 1 sty front apt 1f edourd located at apt 1f

    Aug 19, 1998 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet bathroom 1 sty front apt 1f located at apt 1f

    Aug 19, 1998 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 1 sty front apt 1f er1 located at apt 1f

    Aug 19, 1998 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 celotex ceiling & plywood paneling creating rooms cellar thru out.

    Jun 4, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty front 2f vincent.

    Jun 4, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar thru out.

    Jun 4, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective ceramic tile floor 1 sty pub hall rear.

    Jun 4, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing metal handrail stair landing to cellar bldg front.

    Jun 4, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-34.01 adm code discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections cellar rear.

    Jun 4, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 partitions erected creating 4 room for living cellar.

    Jun 4, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard clg cellar rear.

    Jun 4, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors top & bottom stair enclosure 1 sty pub hall to cellar.

    Jun 4, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. note- full partition walls illegaly erected in basement at various locations creating three bed rooms, living room, three piece bathroom, closets and a kitchen with gas stove. remedy:

    Jun 3, 2004 · Penalty $250

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy. note. c of o #43824 indicate four family dwelling. now basement is illegaly converted into an apartment with closets, three bedrooms, living

    Jun 3, 2004 · Penalty $400

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 15, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 15, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 19, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 18, 2023 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 27, 2013 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 12, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 12, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 12, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 5, 2003 · Apt 1F

    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
1931
Floors
2
Residential units
4
Building area
3,280 ft²
Lot area
3,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
40
Block / lot
4859 / 23
Assessed value
$258,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #350131, last renewed Jul 24, 2026.

Questions about 156 East 39 Street

Who owns 156 East 39 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cozier, Ellene B.

Does 156 East 39 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.

Is 156 East 39 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 156 East 39 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 156 East 39 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.