139 Essex Street
Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00411-0064Map
Owner of record: 139 Essex Street LLC
139 Essex Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 139 Essex Street LLC. HPD has recorded 98 housing violations here, most recently on February 21, 2026.
- HPD violations
- 98
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 278
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 98
- BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at wash basin sink in the bathroom located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at building entrance door from street to vestibule
May 22, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electomagnetic locking device installed at building entrance door form street to vestibule
May 22, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operate lock installed at vestibule door to 1st story public hall
May 22, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2012 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2012 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2012 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system the door locked at boiler room
Sep 14, 2012
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly secure the loose ventilatior's cover at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 15, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2011 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2011 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic-tiles on west wall in the bathroom located at apt 15, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2011 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2011 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the bathroom located at apt 15, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2011 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2011 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2011 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2011 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system the door locked at boiler room
Apr 8, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 22, 2011 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 22, 2011 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). .. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 22, 2011 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 18, 2011 · Apt B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical bx cable wiring at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 9, 2010 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at fire escape at east , 5th story
Dec 9, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetrating at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 15, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 9, 2010 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story
Dec 9, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household effects at fire escape, 5th story
Dec 3, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed elecreical wires at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 3, 2010 · Apt 15
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Dec 3, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring at east wall at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 20, 2010
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 20, 2010 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 20, 2010 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system , door locked at public hall, 1st story
Jan 20, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at 4 & 5 sty public hall
Oct 8, 2009
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of wood beams at 5th sty public hall stairs
Oct 8, 2009
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the bathroom located at apt b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2007 · Apt B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective top & bottom wondow sashes throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... on east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling & walls in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 22, 2006 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 11, 2006 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed bx cable on south wall and floor at 1 st room from north at east. located at apt 14, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 22, 2005 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of chair and ladder from 5sty public hall to bulk head.
Dec 22, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 14, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 22, 2005 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Dec 22, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at entrance door from street to vestibule.
Dec 22, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective metal frame at vestibule door , 1st story
Nov 22, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 17
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 19, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Apr 11, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspection.defect noted:at time of inspection no plans ar at site for ongoing work throughout entire building under job application#121367118.
Feb 25, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations.defects noted:at time of inspection garbage throughout aptsand hallways (combustible) debris and materials stored in hallways.wor
Feb 25, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at jobsite at time of inspection. stopall work. remedy: provide plans (approved)
Dec 19, 2012 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. defects noted: at 1st floor of premises restaurant "khushi" kitchen (are at) exposure #2 & #3. floor joists rotted partis collapsed. remedy: repair and/or replace, provide protection.
Feb 21, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit.work noted:4th fl apt 12,gutt renovation of entire apt(2)rooms.new sheet rock,electrical & removed plumbing.remedy:stop all work immediately.obtain permits.call(212)669-8031 prior to
May 16, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit passgeway or corridor total obstructed public hall at 5th fl and stairway to the roof is obstructed with demolition debris in bags old refrigerator and garbage obstructing first means of egress creating a
Nov 8, 2004 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted interior demolition of apt is at the 5th floor and installed new sheetrock ceiling partition and bx electrical cable without first obtaining permits and approvals note:observati
Nov 8, 2004 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted : gut rehab and renovating apt. 2, 85% completed apt #1 2nd fl and apt # 14 5fl without permit form bldg dept.remedy : stop all work immediately obtain permit from the building dep
Mar 12, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. noted at first floor joints and surrounding brick work installed new floor joints. removed section of center dwelling wall. removed portion of center dwelling wall. removed portio
Sep 8, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to miantain.noted(1)fire rated ceiling at 1st flr public hallway is broken,open + defective with exposed wooden joists approx 5'x10'creating a fire hazardous condition.(2)hole in vestible floor about to
Feb 8, 1996 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 14
Close
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- Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 9, 2015 · Apt APT1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2013 · Apt 10
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 19, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 20, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 20, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 25, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 21, 2012 · Apt 7
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 13, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 12, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 24, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 24, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 16, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 11, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 18, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 5, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 24, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 15, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 25, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 15
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 7, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - General
Mold
Aug 7, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 7, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 7, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 19, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 19, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 19, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
May 31, 2011 · Apt 15
Close - General
Doors
May 31, 2011 · Apt 15
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 31, 2011 · Apt 15
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 31, 2011 · Apt 15
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 31, 2011 · Apt 15
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 9,150 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,250 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-4A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 411 / 64
- Assessed value
- $2,247,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #132920, last renewed Aug 19, 2025.
Questions about 139 Essex Street
Who owns 139 Essex Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 139 Essex Street LLC.
Does 139 Essex Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 98 housing violations at this property.
Is 139 Essex Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 139 Essex Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 139 Essex Street?
It has 16 residential units and 18 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.