140 West 131 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01915-0051Map
Owner of record: Central Harlem 203k Housing Development Fund
140 West 131 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1886 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Central Harlem 203k Housing Development Fund. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on July 5, 2026. 9 of the 24 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.
- HPD violations
- 24
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 17
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 · 24
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 5, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 5, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 5, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 5, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Nov 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1
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 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 12, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling (vestibule) at lobby, 1st story
Aug 26, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt a, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 12, 2023 · Apt A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry (stucco) under 1st window from east at near building entrance. , 1st story
Jan 12, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 29, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 29, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 2, 2021
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.
Apr 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub in the bathroom located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 10, 2020 · Apt A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 10, 2020 · Apt A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 10, 2020 · Apt A
Closed — Violation closed - 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 10, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 10, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 10, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 30, 2019 · Apt A
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 6
- 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
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Hazardous
Failure to comply with a stop work order. * swo was issued on 4-30-08 #538. * removed an equipment off job site.
May 2, 2008 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Hazardous
1) operation hoisting equipment in an unsafe manner. a) tie backs not anchor to a permanent structure. 2) no permit for facade work.
Apr 30, 2008 · Penalty $4,500
Resolve - Hazardous
1) failed to notify the department of buildings prior to the use or installations of "c" hooks or outrigger beams in connection with suspended scaffolds. 2) licensed rigger failed to name a designated foreman.
Apr 30, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
27-1055 1) licensed rigger failed to ensure that the scaffold workers met minimum requirement. "no certificate if fitness" 2) no protection of ropes and/or cables around sharp bends, corners. ropes or cables
Apr 30, 2008 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Hazardous
1) suspension elements not vertical or parallel to wall. 2) failure to provide contractors sign.
Apr 30, 2008 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
No lighting
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close
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- Electric
No lighting
Mar 12, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Mar 14, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 8, 2004 · Apt 4
Close - General
Floor
Sep 8, 2004 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 8, 2004 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 8, 2004 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1886
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,793 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,690 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1915 / 51
- Assessed value
- $202,950
- Landmark / historic district
- Central Harlem West -- 130-132nd Street Historic District
HPD registration #113550, last renewed Nov 26, 2025.
Questions about 140 West 131 Street
Who owns 140 West 131 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Central Harlem 203k Housing Development Fund.
Does 140 West 131 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.
Is 140 West 131 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 4 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 140 West 131 Street built?
City records list 1886 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 140 West 131 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.