50 West 139 Street
Manhattan, NY 10037BBL 1-01736-0060Map
Owner of record: Harlen Housing Development Fund Corporat Ion
50 West 139 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1940 in Manhattan, 10037. It has 108 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Harlen Housing Development Fund Corporat Ion. HPD has recorded 346 housing violations here, most recently on February 24, 2026. 35 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 108 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 346
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 969
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 346
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5s, 5th story, 5th apartment from east at south
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 5S
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective hydronic baseboard radiator cover at north wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 5s, 5th story, 5th apartment from east at south
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 5S
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5s, 5th story, 5th apartment from east at south
Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 5S
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 6F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5l, 5th story, 5th apartment from west at north
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 5L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5l, 5th story, 5th apartment from west at north
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 5L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5m, 5th story, 6th apartment from west at north
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 5M
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5s, 5th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 5S
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5s, 5th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 5S
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door lock at boiler room
Jan 13, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6j, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 6J
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Jan 3, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 6F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 6j, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 6J
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 6F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5n, 5th story, 6th apartment from north at east
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 5N
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6p, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 28, 2025 · Apt 6P
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Dec 28, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6m, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Dec 28, 2025 · Apt 6M
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 4th apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Dec 25, 2025 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 4th apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Dec 25, 2025 · Apt 5D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6m, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''east''
Dec 25, 2025 · Apt 6M
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Dec 25, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set mechanism at door in the entrance located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''center''
Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 5S
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''center''
Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 5S
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system in celler door locked at boiler room
Dec 21, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Dec 11, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 6c, 6th story, 8th apartment from east at south
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 6C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4m, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at east
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 4M
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6c, 6th story, 8th apartment from east at south
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 6C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6c, 6th story, 8th apartment from east at south
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 6C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6c, 6th story, 8th apartment from east at south
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 6C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures , in the kitchen located at apt 6c, 6th story, 8th apartment from east at south
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures , in the kitchen located at apt 6c, 6th story, 8th apartment from east at south
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 6th apartment from east at south , section ''west''
Oct 4, 2025 · Apt 3E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north, the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 5s, 5th story, 5th apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2025 · Apt 5S
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Feb 12, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 5th apartment from south at west
Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 3E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 5th apartment from south at west
Feb 12, 2025 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Feb 4, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Feb 4, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5s, 5th story, 5th apartment from east at south
Feb 4, 2025 · Apt 5S
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6m, 6th story, 6th apartment from west at north
Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 6M
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 14
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 4, 2023
Dob violation - active - Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a unsafe report filed
Sep 8, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022
Feb 22, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 6, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 6, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 1, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 1, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 1
Failure to provide adequate safety measures such as shed, netting etc.where required to protect public and property from documented unsafe facade as per 1 rcny 103-04.-unsafe notification unsafe-#1006177-10a-00
Jul 27, 2026 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 9a report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control #906177. agg1: prior nov 37026520j under 28-302
Apr 20, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 9a report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control#906177.rem:file acceptable report.
Jan 16, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building exterior walls facade & appurtenances.exp #1 north elevation cracks deterioration & spalling damaged joints at various location.exp #1 damaged stucco roof area defect to m/c room.re
Oct 26, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior bldg facade&appurtenances.atoi observed@exp1,multiple cracked/spalled bricks,deteriorated/missing mortar joints,cracked terracotta in multiple locations.inadequate acunits supports
Jul 28, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls & appurtenances required by 28302.4 for control #806177.rem:submit required technical report
May 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
5l1031h1084l10. 5/l car door needs to be adjusted. 31/h car guide shoes need to be repaired. 84/l car fan is defective.
Apr 25, 2008 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
5l1027l1084l1014m731h10. 5/l car door needs adjustment. 27/l car door hangers need repair. 84/l car fan defective. 31/h car guide shoes needto be replaced.
Apr 25, 2008 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to submit a fifth round technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenancesas required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of buildings
Jun 30, 2005 · Penalty $700
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall severe fractures/cracks w/ bulked and dislodged masonary movement @ window pediment on the north west facade and water table above piedmont.remedy:make area safe,obtain
Sep 22, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Failure to sumbmit a fifth round technical report periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the dept of bldg rules and regulartions remedy file the required
May 9, 2003 · Penalty $700
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75r,74ar,74bg,57o,5b,15e.75-rerform & file test 74a-secure electrical component on controller 74b-fuse controller properly 57-clean pit 55 provile&pit&gaurd 15-repair basement hostway door.
Nov 26, 1996 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Non-hazardous
74x,75r,57o.74-restore elevator back to service for inspection 75 perform & file test 57 clean pit
Nov 26, 1996 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Non-hazardous
14m,16h,28l,37g,03r,57p,73u,54m,74m,21l. 03 form grill for approved type. 54m ground. 74 ground entire equipment. 21 up and down directional countries.
Feb 1, 1993 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03x,18l,03m,03l,21l,28l,37g,53x,54m,57o,73d,74x. 03 directional count-teries. 18l 6th floor. 03m,approved type for grill. 03 four. 54 ground74 fireman return.
Feb 1, 1993 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03m,16h,21l,25l,37g,46l,73#,74m,54m,73o, 03-capacity plate & fan grill25-open gate fully 73-perform 5 year test, properly tag device and file elv-3 form 74-ground entire equipment 54-ground.
Apr 29, 1992 · Penalty $75
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03i,05e,03x,09h,16l,21l,25q,37g,46l,54m,73#,74m,47h,73o, o3-car saddle03x-directional camterus 54-ground 73-perform 5 year test properly tagdevice and file elv-3 form 74-ground outire equipment.
Apr 29, 1992 · Penalty $75
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain.noted:apartments on 4th & 5th floors at the north-east side of building has extensive fire damage to all existing joistsand sheetrock partitions.remedy:make all necessary repairs to the sati
Aug 6, 1990 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 5S
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 5S
Open - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 5S
Open - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 5S
Open - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 5S
Open - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 5D
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 5S
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 5S
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 5S
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 5S
Close
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- Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 5S
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 5S
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 2J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 6F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 6F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 6F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 5H
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 6F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 6F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 6F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 6F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 6F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 6N
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 2J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 5L
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 5L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 6M
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 2J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 11, 2026 · Apt 5S
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 2M
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 1O
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 2J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D5)
- Year built
- 1940
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 108
- Building area
- 102,132 ft²
- Lot area
- 24,980 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1736 / 60
- Assessed value
- $7,217,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #132389, last renewed Jul 24, 2025.
Questions about 50 West 139 Street
Who owns 50 West 139 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Harlen Housing Development Fund Corporat Ion.
Does 50 West 139 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 346 housing violations at this property.
Is 50 West 139 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 108 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 108 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 50 West 139 Street built?
City records list 1940 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 50 West 139 Street?
It has 108 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.