139 Somers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

139 Somers Street is a 6-unit, 3-story tenement building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Carlos O'sullivan and constructed in 1910. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of problems occurring in April 2025, involving multiple plumbing issues (including sinks, bathtubs, and toilets), water leaks, floor damage, and unsanitary mold conditions - all of which were inspected by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) but notably resulted in no violations.

Earlier in 2025, there were also violations related to water leaks and plumbing issues, particularly concerning a toilet and floor problems, though these were subsequently closed. An inspection in May 2023 revealed multiple Class B and C violations, including mold in Apartment 3L's bathroom, roof leaks affecting unit 3L, and issues with the parapet wall mortar joints, though some of these have since been addressed. The building's history includes a mixture of inspections and maintenance challenges, with the most recent rodent inspections showing compliance in 2020 and 2018, though there were instances of rat activity recorded in 2018 and 2014.

A reported complaint about blocked fire escapes in 2023 (regarding flower pots on balconies) and an egress issue in 2019, which the inspector was unable to access, are also part of the building's record. The property has undergone various maintenance checks over the years, with the most recent being plumbing, flooring, and water-related issues that have required attention. The building is currently subject to an open violation regarding the filing of annual bedbug reports as of April 2024, though there have been no reports of recent bedbug activity.