222 East 39 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04875-0027Map
Owner of record: Marks, Rickey
222 East 39 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 4 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Marks, Rickey. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on February 25, 2025. 1 of the 36 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 36
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 19
- HPD complaints
- 15
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 · 36
- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east, the private hallway , the bathroom , the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt 1F
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 9, 2024
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 4, 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
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
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 2, 2008 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete fifth tread from street to vestibule in the entrance located at apt 2r, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 2, 2008 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 ceiling in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2r, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 2, 2008 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing north door knob in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2r, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 2, 2008 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at north wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2r, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 2, 2008 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 2, 2008 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 2, 2008 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit north cabinet door in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 2, 2008 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors east door in the foyer located at apt 2r, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 2, 2008 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective east door in the foyer located at apt 2r, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 2, 2008 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the 2nd closet from east at south wall ceiling, 2nd closet from east at south wall wall, 1st closet from east at south wall ceiling, 1st closet from east at south wall wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 2, 2008 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd closet from east at south wall door frame, 2nd closet from east at south wall door, 1st door from east at south wall, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st door from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 2, 2008 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing east door knob in the foyer located at apt 2r, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 2, 2008 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit west and east wall cabinet doors in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 2, 2008 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electric outlet cover at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 2, 2008 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceiling light in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 2, 2008 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, ,, at cellar
Mar 2, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections ,, at cellar
Mar 2, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 4th room from east at north, the 4th room from east at south, the 1st room from east, the kitchen located at apt 2r, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 2, 2008 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - 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 north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 2, 2008 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 11, 2006 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - 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., 1st story
Jul 11, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk. at front areaway, 1st story
Jan 9, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 30, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 thru out cellar creating five rooms.
Feb 21, 1997
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick chimney roof rear.
Feb 21, 1997
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 19
- Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#39016218m issued on 01/23/20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.at cellar,work w/o permit
Oct 15, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39016218m issued on 01/23/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/
Aug 27, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39016218m issued on 01/23/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit,at the cellar level. remedy: comp
Jul 15, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39016218m issued on 01/23/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit,at the cellar level. remedy: comp
May 27, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v39016218m issued1/23/20&to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.work w/o permit.comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.
Apr 1, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39016218m issued1/23/20&to file certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1&1rcny102-01.work w/o permit@cellar level.comply w/ commiss
Dec 15, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
B2k6 - 28-210.1 c of o # 36401 indicates cellar with no occupancy permitted. at the rear of the cellar, observed an open space room with a couch, television, refrigerator, microwave, personal effects, full kitc
Jan 23, 2020 · Penalty $2,530
Active - Class - 1
Noted: at the cellar level front and rear, full height partitions walls erected creating 2 rooms, water and waste lines installed for (2) 3pc bathrooms (shower, toilet and sink), electrical and gas lines instal
Jan 23, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
B2k6 - 28-210.1 c of o # 36401 indicates cellar with no occupancy permitted. at the front of the cellar, observed a class a apartment with 2 bedrooms, 3pc bathroom (shower, toilet & sink) and full kitchen with
Jan 23, 2020 · Penalty $2,530
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code complaint manner at time of insp observed at front of premises at parapet lvl of brick facade cracking & missing mortar joints at front 1st floor entrance door bottom panel of
Feb 5, 2011 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Fail to comply w/commissioner order to file cert of correction w/dob for vio #34640352k for work w/o permit @ cellar installed partitions & 3pc btrm & gas lne for stove & all conditions noted on vio no record
Jul 30, 2008 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. 4 families legal occupancy being used w/5 families. noted: cellar class a apt full kitchen w/gas stove, 3 pc
Mar 31, 2008 · Penalty $7,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: cellar erected interior wall partition creating a 3 pc bathroom full kitchen w/gas stove & also 3 bedrooms. remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition. obtain a
Mar 31, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and dob's records. class "a" apt created at cellar. fixtures present. remedy: restore premises to legal occupancy.
Mar 20, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner to correct the violating condition of ecb#34441992r in that a 'class a'apt has been erectedin the cellar w/o permit. vio written based upon no record of
Dec 21, 2006 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo# 36401 illegal occupancy observed cellar occupied for living purposes living room & dining room furniture observed in same partition walls also erected creating rooms
Aug 5, 2006 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Noted:access denied to th ecellar by minor violation written based upon no record of correction no permit obtained to correct the violating condition of ecb# 34441992r.remedy:comply with the commissioner order
Aug 5, 2006 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #36401/1925. noted: the legal four (4) family dwelling now changed to occupancy by five families. noted: the cellar level now altered and
Jul 1, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit: work noted: full partition walls erected at cellar level, created 2 bedrooms, one storage room, one 3pcs bathroom,kitchen with residential sink and gas stove and open space used as living
Jul 1, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Floor
Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Doors
Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 3, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 3, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 3, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2006 · Apt 2F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2005 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Rentals - walkup apartments | 4 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,520 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 4875 / 27
- Assessed value
- $278,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #337692, last renewed Jul 1, 2025.
Questions about 222 East 39 Street
Who owns 222 East 39 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Marks, Rickey.
Does 222 East 39 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.
Is 222 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 222 East 39 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 222 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.