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221 East 39 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04876-0048Map

Owner of record: Blain, Magella

221 East 39 Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Blain, Magella. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on January 31, 2026. 17 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
35
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
72

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jan 31, 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 · 35

  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1

    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 24, 2025

    Open — Info 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.

    Dec 3, 2024

    Open — Info 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 28, 2023

    Open — Info 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, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 16, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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 21, 2021

    Open — Info 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 8, 2019

    Open — Info 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.

    Jan 10, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls and ceiling in the closet in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisnace consisting of rodents rats located at apt 1, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of brown extension cord at south wall along counter top in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Sep 3, 2015 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color all walls in the private hallway located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 10, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door in the entrance located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 10, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose cabinet at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 10, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door frame in the entrance located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 10, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 10, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 10, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 10, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 10, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing handrails at stoop front entrance to building

    Mar 10, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection drain line at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 10, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 10, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1st, 1st story

    Jan 31, 2015 · Apt 1ST

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing hand rail building front north

    Jan 31, 2015

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 1, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 19, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 19, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 14, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 14, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 14, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 14, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 4, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 4, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 4, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 4, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 4, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 14, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    May 14, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 14, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 14, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 14, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 14, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 14, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 14, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 15, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 15, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 15, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 15, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 15, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 2, 2015 · Apt 1FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1899
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,064 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
40
Block / lot
4876 / 48
Assessed value
$66,060
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #814222, last renewed Aug 31, 2015.

Questions about 221 East 39 Street

Who owns 221 East 39 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Blain, Magella.

Does 221 East 39 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.

Is 221 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 221 East 39 Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 221 East 39 Street?

It has 2 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.