139 Thomas S Boyland St, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 139 Thomas S Boyland Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Joseph Jemal, has experienced recurring maintenance issues since late 2024, particularly affecting two specific apartments (2R and 2L). Notable problems have included multiple plumbing-related complaints (involving sinks, radiators, and general water supply issues), mold and unsanitary conditions, and pest infestations, with the most recent cluster of complaints occurring in February 2025 and then again in May 2025.

During a comprehensive August 2024 inspection, several violations were identified in Apartment 2R, including issues with locks, smoke detectors, bathroom fixtures, and an unauthorized partition wall, though these violations were subsequently closed after correction. Apartment 2L was also found to have various maintenance concerns, including problems with door hardware, bathroom fixtures, and floor tiles, with one violation regarding kitchen floor tiles remaining open as of the last inspection.

The building's documented history shows consistent maintenance challenges, particularly in the areas of plumbing and general upkeep. However, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past five reporting periods (2019-2024), suggesting effective pest management practices in this regard. While 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code Complaints have been numerous, it's worth noting that most recent inspections conducted by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development during 2025 resulted in no violations being issued, indicating that while issues are frequent, they are often addressed promptly and don't consistently result in formal violations.