139 Patchen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 7-unit, 4-story building at 139 Patchen Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Shimon Sabah and constructed in 1931, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple heat and hot water system problems, with the most recent complaint in November 2022 regarding heat and hot water issues in the apartment. The building has a concerning pattern of rodent infestations, with documented rat activity between 2018 and 2025, though the most recent inspections in 2024 showed a passed compliance result.

A significant cluster of violations was documented in October 2020, primarily affecting Apartment 5, including issues with lead-based paint hazards, pest infestations (roaches and mice), and various interior maintenance problems such as peeling paint in bathrooms and kitchens, window repair needs, and a defective first window. The building's infrastructure has faced several challenges, as evidenced by Department of Buildings complaints and violations. In 2023, there were violations related to boiler maintenance and fire escape maintenance.

A plumbing permit issued in 2021-2022 appears to have encountered issues leading to a violation notice in July 2022, though the work was ultimately dismissed upon the appointment of a new contractor. The property has maintained a zero infestation count for bedbugs in recent reporting periods from 2021-2024. While the building has experienced these various maintenance challenges, it's noteworthy that many service requests were resolved fairly quickly, with HPD inspections typically finding no violations or issuing necessary repairs. The most recent rodent inspections show some ongoing challenges, with June 2025 resulting in a "Failed for Other Reasons" determination, though the immediate nature of this finding is not specified in the records.