139 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

139 Tompkins Avenue is a 4-story, 7-unit Old Law Tenement building constructed in 1931 in Bed-Stuy, currently owned by 139 Tompkins Ave LLC. The building has experienced recurring maintenance challenges over the past few years, most notably a pattern of heat and hot water issues in July 2019 affecting multiple units, for which violations were issued. More recently, there are active violations as of 2023 for failing to file required external low-pressure inspections for three consecutive years (2022-2024), which represents a potential safety concern.

The building's maintenance history shows several interventions related to pest control, including unsanitary conditions reported in 2021 and 2018, though no violations were found in 2018 and the 2024 bedbug report shows no infested units. Infrastructure issues have also been documented, including electrical wiring problems in 2018 and various door/window issues, with multiple emergency complaints being filed throughout 2018. The most recent inspections reveal mixed conditions regarding rodent activity, with rat activity documented in multiple inspections throughout 2022-2024, though the most recent inspections in 2025 and late 2024 resulted in "Passed" statuses.

The building has maintained compliance with certain regulatory requirements, as evidenced by the absence of bedbug infestations in recent reporting periods (2021-2024). Notably, the building has demonstrated responsive maintenance in some areas, with many violations being certified as corrected through subsequent inspections, including hot water and gas supply issues in 2019 affecting specific units (1R and 4F). The property has undergone various inspections and received numerous violation notices between 2018 and 2025, suggesting an ongoing need for vigilant maintenance and oversight.