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139 Somers Street, Brooklyn — Grade D | OpenStoop

139 SOMERS STREET, Brooklyn

Building Health Grade: D (36/100)

Year Built: 1910 · Units: 6

139 Somers Street

Brooklyn 11233

Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 25 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

High Confidence

This building has significant issues — we recommend careful review

Multiple issues found. We recommend getting answers on open violations before committing.

139 Somers Street is a walkup apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn with 6 residential units. It has a Grade D health score, reflecting significant maintenance and compliance concerns, driven by 6 open Class C hazardous violations and outstanding tax liens. Our analysis reviewed 695 records across 25 public data sources, benchmarked against similar mid-sized prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (11233)

6,942 buildings in this zip code

7th

Better than 7% of buildings in 11233

Bottom tier

Avg score: 83

WorstBest in 11233

Alerts

Outstanding Tax Liens

The city has filed tax liens against this property for unpaid taxes or charges. This can indicate financial distress.

Water/Sewer Debt

This property has outstanding water or sewer charges, which can indicate the owner is not keeping up with building expenses.

Compound Distress

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Score Breakdown

Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold

29Poor

Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations

75Fair

Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building

44Poor

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

60Fair

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

18Critical

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

97Excellent

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

40Poor

Violations by Year↓ Improving

Total: 309 violations · Peak: 94 in 2017

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

329

Violations

309

Financial

Compliance

Inspections

Legal

Total: 695 events across 6 categories

Key Statistics

304

Housing Violations→

(43 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

11.2x neighborhood avg

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

3.5x neighborhood avg

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

1.8x avg

Building Complaints→

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

1.6x avg

Permits Issued

Approved construction or renovation work

1910

Built 116 years ago

↑Improving — 2 violations this year vs 7 last year

Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Jul 13, 2015

DTL

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000241028

Aug 20, 2014

TLS

Recorded

CRFN: 2014000278030

Jan 24, 2014

CORR

Recorded

CRFN: 2014000028556

Aug 25, 2009

TLS

Recorded

CRFN: 2009000271394

Sep 1, 2006

TLS

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000498304

Jul 20, 2001

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Nov 15, 1996

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Nov 4, 1982

Mortgage — $20,000

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Tax Liens

Outstanding debts owed to the city. Tax liens can indicate the owner is financially struggling to maintain the property.

Apr 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 30 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 2

Building Class: C2

Water Debt Only: Yes

Mar 1, 2025

Tax Lien

Cycle: 60 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C2

Feb 1, 2025

Tax Lien

Cycle: 90 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C2

Nov 10, 2021

Tax Lien

Cycle: 30 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C2

Oct 18, 2021

Tax Lien

Cycle: 60 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C2

Sep 13, 2021

Tax Lien

Cycle: 90 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C2

Feb 12, 2020

Tax Lien

Cycle: 90 Days Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C2

Jul 1, 2019

Tax Lien

Cycle: 10 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C2

Jun 19, 2019

Tax Lien

Cycle: 30 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C2

May 20, 2019

Tax Lien

Cycle: 60 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C2

Apr 17, 2019

Tax Lien

Cycle: 90 Day Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C2

Litigation History

Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.

Jan 25, 2018

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — ALTHEA O'SULLIVAN,CARLOS O'SULLIVAN

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 25, 2018

Nov 9, 2017

Comprehensive — ALTHEA O'SULLIVAN,CARLOS O'SULLIVAN

CLOSED

Case Type: Comprehensive

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Nov 9, 2017

Jan 19, 2017

Failure to Register Only — ALTHEA O'SULLIVAN,CARLOS O'SULLIVAN

CLOSED

Case Type: Failure to Register Only

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 19, 2017

Dec 8, 2014

Failure to Register Only — ALTHEA O'SULLIVAN,CARLOS O'SULLIVAN

CLOSED

Case Type: Failure to Register Only

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 8, 2014

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

High Priority (6)

Complaint

Mar 9, 2026• 1 month ago

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 6, 2026

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in the building and verified that the following conditions were corrected. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.

311 Complaint

Mar 7, 2026• 1 month ago

OPEN

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HOT WATER

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Complaint

May 6, 2025• 0 years ago

UNSANITARY CONDITION — MOLD [EMERGENCY] (Apt 1R)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1R

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 25, 2025

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.

Complaint

May 6, 2025• 0 years ago

PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK [EMERGENCY] (Apt 1R)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1R

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 25, 2025

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.

Complaint

May 6, 2025• 0 years ago

PLUMBING — TOILET [EMERGENCY] (Apt 1R)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1R

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 25, 2025

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.

Complaint

May 6, 2025• 0 years ago

FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR [EMERGENCY] (Apt 1R)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1R

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 25, 2025

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.

Medium Priority (3)

Complaint

May 6, 2025• 0 years ago

PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 1R)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1R

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 25, 2025

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.

Complaint

May 6, 2025• 0 years ago

PLUMBING — BATHTUB/SHOWER [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 1R)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1R

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 25, 2025

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.

Complaint

May 6, 2025• 0 years ago

WATER LEAK — SLOW LEAK [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 1R)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 1R

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 25, 2025

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.

Low Priority (2)

Housing Violation

Nov 20, 2025• 5 months ago

OPEN

Class A / I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION

Class: I·Status: INFO NOV SENT OUT·Status Date: Nov 20, 2025

Housing Violation

Jun 10, 2025• 10 months ago

OPEN

Class A / I: (A) § HMC: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.

Class: A

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: Jun 10, 2025

Cure By Date: Sep 13, 2025

Status Date: Jun 10, 2025

Informational (3)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

CARLOS O'SULLIVAN

Year Built: 1,910

Building Class: C2

Gross Area: 5,520 sqft

Units: 6

Stories: 3

Zoning: R6

Assessed Value: $480,600

Market Value: $1,068,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 4 months ago

Assessed

CARLOS O'SULLIVAN

Year Built: 1,910

Building Class: C2

Gross Area: 5,520 sqft

Units: 6

Stories: 3

Zoning: R6

Assessed Value: $400,500

Market Value: $890,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 4 months ago

Assessed

CARLOS O'SULLIVAN

Year Built: 1,910

Building Class: C2

Gross Area: 5,520 sqft

Units: 6

Stories: 3

Zoning: R6

Assessed Value: $400,500

Market Value: $890,000

Other Events (6)

Boiler Record

Dec 30, 2025• 4 months ago

Accepted

Boiler external (low pressure) — WEIL MCLAIN

Make: WEIL MCLAIN·Pressure: Low Pressure·Defects: No

311 Complaint

Apr 25, 2025• 1 year ago

BASIN/SINK

Complaint Type: PLUMBING

Descriptor: BASIN/SINK

Descriptor2: SINK DETACHED FROM WALL

Resolution Description: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.

Closed Date: May 6, 2025

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Apr 25, 2025• 1 year ago

MOLD

Complaint Type: UNSANITARY CONDITION

Descriptor: MOLD

Descriptor2: N/A

Resolution Description: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.

Closed Date: May 6, 2025

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Apr 25, 2025• 1 year ago

BATHTUB/SHOWER

Complaint Type: PLUMBING

Descriptor: BATHTUB/SHOWER

Descriptor2: CHIPPED OR RUSTED

Resolution Description: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.

Closed Date: May 6, 2025

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Apr 25, 2025• 1 year ago

BASIN/SINK

Complaint Type: PLUMBING

Descriptor: BASIN/SINK

Descriptor2: BASIN CHIPPED OR RUSTED

Resolution Description: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.

Closed Date: May 6, 2025

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Apr 25, 2025• 1 year ago

FLOOR

Complaint Type: FLOORING/STAIRS

Descriptor: FLOOR

Descriptor2: HOLE IN WALKING AREA

Resolution Description: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.

Closed Date: May 6, 2025

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Property Details

Year Built

1910

Total Units

Residential Units

Building Class

Location

BBL

3015400054

Zipcode

11233

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139 SOMERS STREET, Brooklyn — Grade D

139 Somers Street

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