139 Rogers Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The 12-unit, 3-story OLD LAW TENEMENT building at 139 Rogers Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Harry Bodansky and dating back to 1906, has experienced numerous maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring issues with heat and hot water in 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed between April and January, and electricity problems in April 2025.

The building has a documented history of rodent activity, with consistent evidence of rat presence throughout 2023-2024, as shown by multiple inspections and the application of bait. Apartment 4A has been a particular focus of violations, with issues including defective plaster surfaces, pest infestation, and safety concerns regarding carbon monoxide detectors and fire egress blocking, as noted in 2023-2024 violations.

The building's maintenance record also shows problems with building maintenance systems, as evidenced by a 2021 ECB violation related to wall conditions that carried a $2,500 penalty. While there have been several pest control efforts documented through Bedbug Reporting showing zero infested units since 2019, and some sanitary conditions were addressed by HPD, the recent pattern of heat and water service complaints suggests ongoing infrastructure challenges. The property has had multiple violations requiring correction, though many have been certified as resolved, including issues with fire escape access and various maintenance concerns documented through housing maintenance code violations from 2023-2024.