159 East 39 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04860-0038Map
Owner of record: L.r Townsend, LLC
159 East 39 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 12 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is L.r Townsend, LLC. HPD has recorded 96 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 96
- DOB violations
- 21
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 454
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 96
- 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 - 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 18, 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.
Jun 9, 2025
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 - 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 17, 2023
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 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 4, 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 24, 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 24, 2022
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
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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.
Apr 8, 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.
Oct 17, 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 21, 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 7, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 28, 2015 · Apt B2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at front entrance at basement
Nov 28, 2015
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.
Oct 8, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd., 1st story
Mar 19, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window sashs in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 13, 2014 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric wall outlet in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 13, 2014 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door bell-buzzer in the entrance located at apt 1d, 4th story, apartment at west
Apr 13, 2014 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 4th story, apartment at west
Apr 13, 2014 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at entrance door at lobby, 1st story
Apr 13, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 4th story
Apr 13, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding walls and ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 4th story
Apr 13, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 13, 2014 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 13, 2014 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1d, 4th story, apartment at west
Apr 13, 2014 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1d, 4th story, apartment at west
Apr 13, 2014 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of tree uprooting adjacent properties garage wall at east rear yard
Nov 20, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective bricks over windows 2 sty. to roof, at east south exterior wall
Sep 24, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure angle iron at bottom rail of fire escape 3rd story balcony building front
May 18, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north at east, the 1st room from north at east, the foyer , the bathroom , the kitchen , the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 7, 2009 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective metal sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 7, 2009 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the private hallway located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2008 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2008 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2008 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the sink in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2008 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2008 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at apartment entrance in the foyer located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 6, 2008 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2008 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall in the foyer located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2008 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving **north>.south and east passageway***
Jan 27, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ***ceiling*** in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2008 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, west wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2008 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door from south at west wall, 1st radiator from west at north wall, north wall, south wall, west wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2008 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st riser from east at south wall, north wall, east wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2008 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) south wall in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2008 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2008 · Apt 2B
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 door frame from east at south wall, north wall, south wall, east wall in the foyer located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 23, 2007 · Apt 2B
Open — Defect letter issued
DOB building violations · 21
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 24, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. defect is: at right side of the bldg concrete retaining wall approx. 40' long x 8' high & 30' long & 15' high is defective, out of plumb, loose lot of concrete exposing roots; pieces o
Feb 8, 2006
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 29, 2015 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 29, 2015 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 25, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 25, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 25, 2015 · Apt B2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 14, 2015 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 10, 2014 · Apt 1D
Close
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- Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 10, 2014 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 10, 2014 · Apt 1D
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 10, 2014 · Apt 1D
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Apr 10, 2014 · Apt 1D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Apr 10, 2014 · Apt 1D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 10, 2014 · Apt 1D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2014 · Apt 1D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2013 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 30, 2012 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 30, 2012 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2012 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2012 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 7, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 22, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 4, 2010 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2010 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2010 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Windows
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Windows
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Windows
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2009 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 14, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 14, 2009 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 10, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 29, 2009 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 29, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 29, 2009 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 26, 2009 · Apt 2D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 23, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2009 · Apt 3A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 10,336 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 4860 / 38
- Assessed value
- $437,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #308043, last renewed Dec 4, 2025.
Questions about 159 East 39 Street
Who owns 159 East 39 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is L.r Townsend, LLC.
Does 159 East 39 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 96 housing violations at this property.
Is 159 East 39 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 159 East 39 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 159 East 39 Street?
It has 12 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.