139 20th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

This three-story, six-unit tenement building located at 139 20th Street in Sunset Park, built in 1920 and currently owned by Ana Taveras, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent months. In August 2024 alone, there were multiple plumbing problems reported and inspected, including violations related to water supply, toilets, bathtubs/showers, and sinks, with several complaints requiring emergency attention.

Additional issues were documented regarding an electric/gas range and cabinet matters. The most concerning violations occurred in Apartment 1R, where inspections on August 5, 2024 revealed multiple open violations including defective fixtures in the bathroom (bathtub and washbasin), inadequate carbon monoxide detectors, and various problems with plastered surfaces and flooring in both the kitchen and foyer. There were also issues regarding gas supply to fixtures and an uncapped gas pipe that constituted a safety concern.

More recent developments include an active complaint from August 2024 regarding an alleged illegal conversion, though the inspector was unable to gain access for the first scheduled inspection attempt. On a positive note, the building has reported no bedbug infestations in the past three years, with the most recent filing period showing zero infected or eradicated units. While the building's age and history as an Old Law Tenement are typical for the neighborhood, the concentration of plumbing-related violations and fixture problems in mid-2024, particularly in Apartment 1R, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges that require attention.