280 East 39 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11203BBL 3-04892-0020Map
Owner of record: Emile Guillaume
280 East 39 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1935 in Brooklyn, 11203. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Emile Guillaume. HPD has recorded 76 housing violations here, most recently on July 16, 2026. 35 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 76
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 10
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 · 76
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt baseme, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt baseme, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of flys in the entire apartment located at apt baseme, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt BASEME
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.
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
Open — Info 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.
Jun 9, 2025
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 25, 2024
Open — Info 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
Open — Info 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.
Mar 22, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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
Open — Info 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.
Feb 24, 2022
Open — Info 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.
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
Open — Info 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 8, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1
Jan 8, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 1
Jan 8, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 1
Jan 8, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east at south located at bsmt-apt 1
Jan 8, 2020 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
Jan 3, 2020 · Apt BASEME
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the entance located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jan 3, 2020 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door ... located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jan 3, 2020 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jan 3, 2020 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jan 3, 2020 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of secondary exit from from private hall at stair leading to 2nd story sealed with plywood and 2x4 studs in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jan 3, 2020 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock at door to room with secondary exit in the 3rd room from east at south located at bsmt-apt baseme, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Jan 3, 2020 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. at the entrance , public hall, at basement
Jan 3, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors to boileroom at, public hall, south wall, at basement
Jan 3, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the foyer located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall, west wall, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2019 · Apt BASEME
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 at south, the 2nd room from east at north, the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 20 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall, south wall, west wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, north wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt baseme, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2019 · Apt BASEME
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.
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 - 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 - 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 18, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet basement apt 1 bathroom er1 , section '' ''
Jan 4, 1998 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door at entrance to foyer in basement apt 1 , section '' ''
Jan 4, 1998 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in basement apt 1 , section '' ''
Jan 4, 1998 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board north wall in basement apt 1 rear north room , section '' ''
Jan 4, 1998 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls in basement apt 1 rear south room , section '' ''
Jan 4, 1998 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 4
- Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. noted: certificate of occupancy#97005 (issued:july 1, 1940)-indicates occupancy at basement level-ordinary us
Mar 1, 2008 · Penalty $7,550
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit-hazardous work noted:at basement level of bldg constructed full sheettock partitions creating 3 sros,1 sharte 3 pc bathroom (vanity, water closet, tub)1 share kitchen(gas stove,refridge,sink),
Mar 1, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide at least two means of egress from room or space where required. noted: at basement level of bldg created 3 single rooms occupancy, with share bathroom, share kitchen, and only one mean of egr
Mar 1, 2008 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Hazardous
Illegal use in a residential district r-5 noted stored unoperable passenger vehicle (model ford tauras) w/o license parts registration inspection stickers at front yard of property (next to garage basement door
Mar 1, 2008 · Penalty $240
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 21, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 23, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 7, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 31, 2020 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 31, 2020 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 31, 2020 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 6, 2019 · Apt BASEME
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1935
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,465 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 317
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 4892 / 20
- Assessed value
- $62,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #350051, last renewed Oct 3, 2019.
Questions about 280 East 39 Street
Who owns 280 East 39 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Emile Guillaume.
Does 280 East 39 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 76 housing violations at this property.
Is 280 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 280 East 39 Street built?
City records list 1935 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 280 East 39 Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.