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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

Concern
9 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
2
About 17% of the building's 12 apartments
Down from 3 in 2020

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 96

  • 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
  • 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 18, 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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    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
  • 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 17, 2023

    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

    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 4, 2022

    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.

    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.

    Feb 24, 2022

    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
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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.

    Apr 8, 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.

    Oct 17, 2018

    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 21, 2017

    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 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at front entrance at basement

    Nov 28, 2015

    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.

    Oct 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at entrance door at lobby, 1st story

    Apr 13, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Fire escape defective. properly secure angle iron at bottom rail of fire escape 3rd story balcony building front

    May 18, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving **north>.south and east passageway***

    Jan 27, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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

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

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.