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139 Montague Street · Brooklyn · BBL 3002430018 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP1
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE A

The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. More recorded distress than 79% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 2. In ZIP 11201, 70% of residential buildings hold an A and 5% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
C

Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

No current HPD flags in the latest weekly snapshot: no open violations, no pending litigation, no active vacate orders, and not in the Alternative Enforcement Program.

Patterns

No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

What 311 hears from this address

8 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Outdoor Dining (2) · Illegal Parking (2) · Dirty Condition (2) · Commercial Disposal Complaint (1) · Street Condition (1).

Filed construction activity

No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1899)
NoSix or more residential units (5)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

1 of 3 signals present. Only a partial profile — stabilization is possible but less likely. The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

Registered with HPD — the names behind the building

Registered owner(s)139 MONTAGUE OWNERS LLC
Head officerRALPH SITT
Managing agentDAVID SITT
Last registered2025-06-30

as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$2,534,000 $1,140,300
2026$3,041,000 $1,368,450
2027$3,591,000 $1,615,950

The city's market estimate has risen 42% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
The Custom HouseAmericanAMice evidence

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1 restaurant · 1 with mice evidence · See them on the Mice Map

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

SubwayBorough Hall — 2 3 4 5 R · 300 ft straight-line (about a 1-minute walk) · station accessibility: partial
BusNearest boarding stop: Cadman Plaza West / Tillary St — B26 B52 · 800 ft
Citi BikePierrepont St & Monroe Pl · 200 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: The Emily Warren Roebling School. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

139 Montague Street

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Food poisoningFood poisoning
Food safety complaintFood safety complaint
Anything elseAnything else

8 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $588,856 on 2006-09-18 (lender: The Dime Savings Bank Of Williamsburgh). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2022-03-15AL&R $3,045,000 — from 139 MONTAGUE OWNERS LLC to NASA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION $3,045,000
2022-03-15M&CON $3,045,000 — from 139 MONTAGUE OWNERS LLC to NASA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION $3,045,000
2016-03-30M&CON $3,500,000 — from 139 MONTAGUE OWNERS LLC to SAFRA NATIONAL BANK OF NEW YORK $3,500,000
2016-03-30Deed $6,200,000 — from DORADO HOLDING CORP to 139 MONTAGUE OWNERS LLC $6,200,000
2016-03-30AL&R $3,500,000 — from 139 MONTAGUE OWNERS LLC to SAFRA NATIONAL BANK OF NEW YORK $3,500,000
2016-03-01Sold for $6,200,000 $6,200,000 $1,240,000
2014-01-16Agreement $1,126,595 — from THE DIME SAVINGS BANK OF WILLIAMSBURGH to DORADO HOLDING CORP $1,126,595
2006-09-18Agreement $1,250,000 — from THE DIME SAVINGS BANK OF WILLIAMSBURGH to DORADO HOLDING CORP. $1,250,000
2006-09-18AL&R $1,250,000 — from THE DIME SAVINGS BANK OF WILLIAMSBURGH to DORADO HOLDING CORP. $1,250,000
2006-09-18Mortgage $588,856 — from DORADO HOLDING CORP. to THE DIME SAVINGS BANK OF WILLIAMSBURGH $588,856
2001-06-04Mortgage $275,071 — from DORADO HOLDING CORP to DIME SAVINGS BANK OFWILLIAMSBURGH $275,071
1997-08-25Mortgage $487,500 — from DORADO HOLDING CORP to GREENPOINT BANK $487,500
1985-08-22Mortgage $360,000 — from ZERBO, VIOLA C to AGNELLO, CLARA $360,000

Ten-year activity

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2018
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2019
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2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
EnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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YearEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
2017280111
201800011
20190120113
202020013
202108019
202205409
2023320510
202404048
202507029
202602024
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The last 12 months — 5 records

DateRecord
2026-04-30Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2026-04-24Boiler inspection
2026-03-11311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2026-01-13Restaurant inspection: THE CUSTOM HOUSE — grade A · mice evidence
2025-11-23311: Street Condition — Cave-in

The full timeline

2026
2026-04-30Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2026-04-24Boiler inspection
2026-03-11311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2026-01-13Restaurant inspection: THE CUSTOM HOUSE — grade A · mice evidence
2025
2025-11-23311: Street Condition — Cave-in
2025-10-10311: Illegal Parking — License Plate Obscured
2025-10-02311: Dirty Condition — Dog Waste
2025-08-28311: Outdoor Dining — Sidewalk Zone Blocked
2025-06-11Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-06-10HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2025-04-21311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2025-03-24Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-02-28Boiler inspection
2024
2024-09-14311: Commercial Disposal Complaint — Waste Left in Front of Residence
2024-07-17Air permit (REGISTRATION), fuel: ?
2024-07-10Restaurant inspection: THE CUSTOM HOUSE — grade A
2024-05-13Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-04-02Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-04-01Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-03-27Boiler inspection
2024-02-03311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2023
2023-06-30DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-05-18Boiler inspection
2023-05-04Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-04-25DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-03-27Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023-03-24HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2023-03-20Restaurant inspection: THE CUSTOM HOUSE — grade A
2023-02-09Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2023-02-02Restaurant inspection: THE CUSTOM HOUSE · mice evidence
2022
2022-12-11311: Outdoor Dining — Barrier Condition
2022-11-30311: Outdoor Dining — Barrier Condition
2022-11-04HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2022-03-15TL&R — from SAFA NATIONAL BANK OF NEW YORK to 139 MONTAGUE OWNERS LLC
2022-03-15AL&R $3,045,000 — from 139 MONTAGUE OWNERS LLC to NASA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION$3,045,000
2022-03-15Mortgage assigned — from SAFA NATIONAL BANK OF NEW YORK to NASA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
2022-03-15M&CON $3,045,000 — from 139 MONTAGUE OWNERS LLC to NASA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION$3,045,000
2022-02-17Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-01-18311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2021
2021-12-01Boiler inspection
2021-11-26311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2021-11-26Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2021-11-23311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2021-11-23Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2021-08-13Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-04-12HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2021-04-12HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2021-04-06311: Bike Rack Condition — Bike Rack Repair
2020
2020-08-31Boiler inspection
2020-01-26ECB CLASS - 1 violation: LICENSE MASTER PLUMBER #1517 FALSIFYING DOCUMENTS TO FILE A OP128 FORM TO REPLACE A GAS HOT WATER HEATER . NO PROOF ON DOB RECORDS
2020-01-09DOB complaint, category ?
2019
2019-11-27HPD class C: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF A DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK AT THE VESTIBULE DOOR TO THE PUBLIC
2019-09-23Boiler inspection — defects found
2019-06-05HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING HANDRAIL AT WEST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 1st STORY
2019-06-05HPD class A: § 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX ...
2019-06-05HPD class A: § 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM
2019-06-05HPD class A: § 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND
2019-06-05HPD class A: § 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON
2019-06-05HPD class A: § 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES
2019-06-05HPD class A: § 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGE
2019-05-31311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2019-05-31311: Unsanitary Condition
2019-05-31311: Rodent — Signs of Rodents
2019-05-31Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2018
2018-05-30Rodent inspection: Passed
2017
2017-12-13Boiler inspection
2017-12-11FDNY inspection (RISK)
2017-12-11FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2017-11-27HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2017-09-07311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2017-08-18311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2017-05-26311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
2017-05-25311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
2017-05-25311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Talking
2017-04-12311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
2017-04-03311: Sidewalk Condition — Dumpster - Construction Waste
2016
2016-11-10HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2016-10-25Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-03-30M&CON $3,500,000 — from 139 MONTAGUE OWNERS LLC to SAFRA NATIONAL BANK OF NEW YORK$3,500,000
2016-03-30Deed $6,200,000 — from DORADO HOLDING CORP to 139 MONTAGUE OWNERS LLC$6,200,000
2016-03-30Mortgage assigned — from THE DIME SAVINGS BANK OF WILLIAMSBURGH to SAFRA NATIONAL BANK OF NEW YORK
2016-03-30AL&R $3,500,000 — from 139 MONTAGUE OWNERS LLC to SAFRA NATIONAL BANK OF NEW YORK$3,500,000
2016-03-17TL&R — from THE DIME SAVINGS BANK OF WILLIAMSBURGH
2016-03-01Sold for $6,200,000$6,200,000
2015
2015-10-17311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2015-10-13HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2015-08-19Rodent inspection: Passed
2015-02-23HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2014
2014-11-15311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2014-03-04HPD class C: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR LOCK
2014-02-28311: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2014-02-28Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2014-01-16Agreement $1,126,595 — from THE DIME SAVINGS BANK OF WILLIAMSBURGH to DORADO HOLDING CORP$1,126,595
2014-01-07311: HEATING — HEAT
2014-01-07Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2013
2013-05-02311: Dirty Conditions — E5 Loose Rubbish
2013-02-20Rodent inspection: Passed
2013-01-14Permit EW — ISSUED
2012
2012-11-27Job filed: FILING FOR MODIFICATION OF KITCHEN RANGEHOOD FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. AS SHOWN ON PLAN. EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FILED UNDER JOB#320321585. $3,000
2012-10-26311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2012-08-27311: Noise - Vehicle — Engine Idling
2012-05-08311: Emergency Response Team (ERT) — After Hours Work - Illegal
2012-05-08DOB complaint, category ?
2012-05-08DOB complaint, category ?
2012-04-30DOB complaint, category ?
2012-03-31311: Noise — Noise: Construction Equipment (NC1)
2012-03-29Permit PL — ISSUED
2012-03-27Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-03-27Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-03-21Job filed: RESTAURANT RENOVATION ON GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE. INSTALL NEW BAR COUNTER, NEW PARTITIONS, CEILING AND DOORS. MODIFY PLUMBING FIXTURES AND RELAT$60,000
2012-03-21Job filed: RESTAURANT RENOVATION ON GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE. INSTALL NEW BAR COUNTER, NEW PARTITIONS, CEILING AND DOORS. MODIFY PLUMBING FIXTURES AND RELAT$60,000
2012-03-06DOB violation E:
2012-02-23Permit EW — ISSUED
2012-02-22Job filed: DEMOLISH EXISTING NON LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS, CEILING AND DOORS. REMOVE EXISTING PLUMBING FIXTURES AND CAP ALL PIPINGS ON GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPA$8,000
2012-02-22Job filed: DEMOLISH EXISTING NON LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS, CEILING AND DOORS. REMOVE EXISTING PLUMBING FIXTURES AND CAP ALL PIPINGS ON GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPA$8,000
2011
2011-06-23Permit EW — ISSUED
2011-06-15Job filed: INSTALLATION OF KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$3,000
2011-06-15Job filed: INSTALLATION OF KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$3,000
2011-04-28HPD class B: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BIKES AND HOUSE HOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY
2011-04-27311: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION — WINDOWS
2011-04-27311: PAINT - PLASTER — CEILING
2011-04-27311: PLUMBING — WATER-LEAKS
2011-04-27311: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION — CERAMIC-TILE
2011-04-27311: PLUMBING — WATER-LEAKS
2011-04-27Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER-LEAKS
2011-04-27Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER-LEAKS
2011-04-27Tenant complaint: PAINT/PLASTER — CEILING
2011-04-27Tenant complaint: GENERAL — CERAMIC-TILE
2011-04-27Tenant complaint: GENERAL — WINDOWS
2010
2010-10-08DOB violation VCAT1:
2010-04-28DOB violation E:
2008
2008-01-03DOB violation LL6291:
2007
2007-01-19DOB violation LL6291:
2006
2006-09-18Agreement $1,250,000 — from THE DIME SAVINGS BANK OF WILLIAMSBURGH to DORADO HOLDING CORP.$1,250,000
2006-09-18AL&R $1,250,000 — from THE DIME SAVINGS BANK OF WILLIAMSBURGH to DORADO HOLDING CORP.$1,250,000
2006-09-18Mortgage $588,856 — from DORADO HOLDING CORP. to THE DIME SAVINGS BANK OF WILLIAMSBURGH$588,856
2006-05-05DOB complaint, category ?
2005
2005-05-11DOB violation LANDMK:
2002
2002-04-08DOB violation C:
2002-04-02DOB complaint, category ?
2001
2001-06-04PAT — from ZERBO, CARL to SUCHER, MICHAEL T
2001-06-04SAGE — from GREENPOINT BANK
2001-06-04Mortgage $275,071 — from DORADO HOLDING CORP to DIME SAVINGS BANK OFWILLIAMSBURGH$275,071
2001-06-04Mortgage assigned — from GREENPOINT BANK to DIME SAVINGS BANK OFWILLIAMSBURGH
2000
2000-02-07DOB violation LL6291:
1999
1999-03-16DOB violation LL6291:
1997
1997-08-25Mortgage assigned — from DORADO HOLDING CORP to GREENPOINT BANK
1997-08-25Mortgage $487,500 — from DORADO HOLDING CORP to GREENPOINT BANK$487,500
1997-08-25Mortgage satisfied — from ZERBO, VIOLA C to AGNELLO, CLARA
1996
1996-05-10ECB Non-Hazardous violation: 49 CLEAN OUT DOOR MISSING CHIMNEY BASE NEED TO BE CLEANED OUT.$350
1993
1993-10-15DOB complaint, category ?
1993-08-16DOB violation LL6291:
1993-07-28Permit EW — ISSUED
1992
1992-09-16ECB Non-Hazardous violation: 73R OPERATION OF AN DUMBWAITER WITHOUT AN EQUIPMENT USE PERMIT E.A. REMEDY OBTAIN EQUIPMENT USE PERMIT$200
1986
1986-02-14Mortgage assigned — from AGNELLO, CLARA to ESPOSITO, LOUIS W JR
1985
1985-09-26Deed — from ZERBO, VIOLA C to DORADO HOLDING CORP
1985-08-22Deed — from AGNELLO, CLARA to ZERBO, VIOLA C
1985-08-22Mortgage $360,000 — from ZERBO, VIOLA C to AGNELLO, CLARA$360,000
1966
1966-11-18LDMK — from THE CITY OF NEW YORK; COMMISS OF NYC; LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMM OF NYC; LANDMARKS PRESER

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