139 Emerson Place, Brooklyn, NY 11205

139 Emerson Place is a 6-story, 50-unit residential building located in Clinton Hill and constructed in 1946, currently owned by Charles Cara. The property has experienced recurring heating system issues, with multiple complaints about lack of heat and hot water filed between January 2022 and most recently in February 2025. The pattern of complaints suggests persistent problems with the building's heating system, though many complaints were resolved through inspections that confirmed restoration of services. Notable violations were documented in January 2022, including one related to inadequate heat supply in apartment 408 and another concerning access to the building's heating system in the basement.

The building has undergone several inspections and reported various maintenance issues over the years. In 2018, violations were recorded regarding safety features including missing window guards in apartment 507 and maintenance requirements for building signage. A significant water leak incident occurred in April 2021, though no violations were issued following the investigation. The property has maintained a clean record in terms of bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the annual inspections from 2019 to 2024.

Recent compliance inspections under Local Law 188/17 have shown activity, with the most recent inspection in February 2024 resulting in no violations noted at the time. The building's Department of Buildings records from 2020-2021 show two resolved violations, with one related to elevator maintenance. Rat activity was detected during a June 2019 inspection, though subsequent inspections showed passing results. The 311 service request and Housing Maintenance Code Complaints system indicates ongoing issues with heat and hot water, particularly evident in the pattern of emergency complaints in early 2025. The building has generally received prompt attention to complaints when access could be gained for inspections, though some complaints were closed due to inability to access units for verification.