139 8 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10011BBL 1-00740-0037Map
Owner of record: 300 W 17th St Housing Dev Corp
139 8 Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10011. It has 31 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is 300 W 17th St Housing Dev Corp. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on September 8, 2024. 18 of the 23 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 23
- DOB violations
- 24
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 17
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 · 23
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 8, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Sep 8, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand doorstop at the building entrance , 1st story
Sep 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kickstand doorstop installed at the vestibule , 1st story
Sep 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling south, west and north walls in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 5, 2021 · Apt 5E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector mssing in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 5, 2021 · Apt 5E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the cealing and all wals in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 5, 2021 · Apt 5E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 5, 2021 · Apt 5E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling , north and east walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 5, 2021 · Apt 5E
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 5, 2021 · Apt 5E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Feb 5, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following , 200 watts required.
Apr 1, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of concealed leak at ceiling at 4 sty northwestapt 4c. , section '' ''
Oct 8, 1993 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at kitchen 4 sty northeast apt 4c. , section '' ''
Oct 8, 1993 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at center room 4 sty northeast apt 4c. , section '' ''
Oct 8, 1993 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at bathroom 4 sty northeast apt 4c. , section '' ''
Oct 8, 1993 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at bathroom 4 sty northeast apt 4c. , section '' ''
Oct 8, 1993 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 4 sty northeast apt 4c rossi. , section '' ''
Oct 8, 1993 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin and bathtub bathroom 4 sty northeast apt 4c. , section '' ''
Oct 8, 1993 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets kitchen sink 4 sty northeast apt 4c. , section '' ''
Oct 8, 1993 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective return bell and buzzer system from 1 sty vestibule to 4 sty apt 4c. , section '' ''
Oct 8, 1993 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance door to 4 sty northeast apt 4c. , section '' ''
Oct 8, 1993 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 24
- Failure to correct swarmp conditions (facade) facade required
Failure to correct swarmp conditions
Nov 1, 2023
Dob violation - active - Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9b unsafe report filed
Feb 21, 2023
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 19, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 15, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 8, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 4, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 18, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 19, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 5, 2013
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 13, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 4, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 12, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Facade facade optional
Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 12, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 23, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain noted: interior vertical cracked plaster exists of 1/16 - 1/8 in at cellar, ground fl 1st fl a line common areas minor cracking prominent at time of adjoining nb 104527656 and 100063298 permitare active remedy: make all repairs as required
May 20, 2008
Dob violation - active - Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 26, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 23, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p3598
Jan 24, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(74)clean the top of the car
Dec 8, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 7, 1988
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 2
At the time of inspection, observed sidewalk shed in place contrary to approved construction documents; no detail for shoring at stairs location, pipe and clamp connections at exposure 2, and screw jacks used o
Jun 11, 2026
Resolve - Class - 2
Local law
Apr 20, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
At time of inspection, observed sidewalk shed in place contrary to approved construction documents; no detail for shoring at stair location, pipe and clamp connections at exposure 2, and screw jacks used on sho
Apr 13, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Inspection of a 7 story building under an alteration, observed an erected sidewalk shed at the buildings exposure 1 and 2. observed the vertical members in tree pits at exposure 1 not as per code 3307.6.4.10 ve
Jul 25, 2023 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Filed a cert form application containing a material false statement.dob numbers sc140267262,122186339,140315781,140330229,140331512 pw1 section 2b on applications indicate a no for owners cert regarding occupie
Aug 3, 2015 · Penalty $4,800
Active - Class - 2
Failure to file an amended 6th round report acceptable to this dept indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file an amended report following remedial
May 27, 2011 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Fail to maintain exterior bldg west elevation (exp 4) observe flower pots stored on fire escape landing on the 5th & 7th floor, broken facade window panes on the 1st fl. remedy: maintain exterior bldg remove a
Dec 16, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) & appurtenaces (i)cracks were found @various flr's lintel stone @ ex 2/f & 3/f etc @ front (north) elev (ie. w/ 17 st) & ex 2/f & 5/f a7 east elevn (8th ave) (ii)dislodged decor
Jun 29, 2010 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an acceptable 6th round technical report in compliancew/ code provisions:periodic inspection of ext walls & appurtenances a s required by article 28.302 & the dob rules & regulations.file the re
Jun 29, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file an accpetable sixth round technical report in compliance w/ code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28-302 & d.o.b. rules & regulations. rem
Apr 28, 2010 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance with code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required bt article 28.302 & the dob rules & regulations
Nov 28, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
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Feb 14, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failur to file a report of compliance with local law 16/84 certifying to the installation orf required fire protection systems remedy fil erepor
Sep 28, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35p.
Aug 19, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
40t,47k,74l,8j,(74)repair safety edge
Mar 16, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Jul 29, 2021 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2021 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 5E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 5E
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 4, 2021 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 3E
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 3E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 3E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 27, 2018 · Apt 5E
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 27, 2018 · Apt 5E
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 22, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 22, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 22, 2015 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Air-conditioner
Jul 20, 2012 · Apt 4C
Close - General
Mold
Jul 20, 2012 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 18, 2004 · Apt 0
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | $300,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $300,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| May 8, 2026 | $6,812 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 7
- Residential units
- 31
- Building area
- 32,930 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,600 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-6A
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 740 / 37
- Assessed value
- $3,387,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #117460, last renewed Oct 15, 2025.
Questions about 139 8 Avenue
Who owns 139 8 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 300 W 17th St Housing Dev Corp.
Does 139 8 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.
Is 139 8 Avenue 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 8 Avenue built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 139 8 Avenue?
It has 31 residential units and 33 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.