139 West 131 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01916-0115Map
Owner of record: Webster, Mark C
139 West 131 Street is an one-family home built in 1885 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 1 residential unit across 3 floors. The owner of record is Webster, Mark C. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on December 3, 2024. 11 of the 41 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 41
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 0
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 · 41
- 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.
Dec 3, 2024
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.
Nov 27, 2023
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.
Nov 16, 2022
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 21, 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.
Oct 10, 2018
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 27, 2016
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 2, 2015
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.
Feb 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 , 100 watts required.
Sep 27, 2011
Open — Not complied with - 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 ,100 watts required.
Jul 10, 2011
Open — Not complied with
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- 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 ***minimum 100 watts required***
Oct 23, 2009
Open — Not complied with - 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 100 watts minimum required
Mar 31, 2007
Open — Not complied with - 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 100 watts minimum required fixture present light not on.
Dec 16, 1998
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty east apt 3 wilson. , section '' ''
Aug 14, 1989 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires ceilings thru out 3 sty east apt 3. , section '' ''
Aug 14, 1989 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceiling and woodwork 3rd sty front apt kitchen and front room.
Jan 10, 1985
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective electric light fixture at ceiling 3rd sty front apt kitchen.
Jan 10, 1985
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures wash basin 1 sty rear public hall bathroom.
Nov 3, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling 1 sty at rear public hall er1.
Nov 3, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1st sty rear apt i bathroom and kitchen.
Oct 8, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall 1st sty rear apt 2 bathroom. located at apt 2
Oct 8, 1982 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing glass 1st sty public hall window upper sash.
Oct 8, 1982
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing glass 1st sty rear apt 2 upper sash bathroom window. located at apt 2
Oct 8, 1982 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 3 sty front east apt 8 kitchen. , section '' ''
Sep 23, 1982 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of unused carpet and sofa basement public hall.
Sep 23, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose electrical ceiling light fixture 1st sty public hall at front.
Sep 17, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling 1st sty public hall bathroom.
Sep 17, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3rd sty front east apt 4 kitchen and bathroom. located at apt 4
Sep 17, 1982 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing cap of newel post 1st sty public hall.
Sep 17, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling public hall all stys.
Sep 17, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet 1st sty public hall bathroom.
Sep 17, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 1st sty east apt 1. located at apt 1
Sep 17, 1982 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 1st sty rear apt 2. located at apt 2
Sep 17, 1982 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective electrical ceiling fixture 1st sty rear apt 2 center room. located at apt 2
Sep 17, 1982 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom 1st sty rear apt 2. , section '' ''
Sep 17, 1982 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty front east apt 4. , section '' ''
Sep 17, 1982 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 3 sty front east apt 4. , section '' ''
Sep 17, 1982 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & clgs 1 sty front east apt 1. , section '' ''
Sep 17, 1982 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling 2n sty public hall community bathroom.
Sep 17, 1982
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.15 adm code post a sign on wall of entrance story identifying owner and managing agent.
Sep 17, 1982
Open — Nov certified late - 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 s above floor.
Sep 17, 1982
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 18
- 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 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 15, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 15, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
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
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
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
Sec. 3314.13.2 partial stop work order for supported scaffold issued pursuant to 28-207.2 & posted at premises. scaffold are in unsafe conditions. note: observed supported scaffold has been erected at exp#1
Mar 25, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Partial stop work order for supported scaffold issued pursuant to 28-207.2 & posted at premises. work does not conform to approved plan. note: observed supported scaffold has been erected at excp#1(w 131 street
Mar 25, 2016 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3314.1 partial stop work to supported sccaffold issued pursuant to 28-207.2 & posted at premises. supported scaffold are in unsafe conditions. note: observed supported scaffold has been erected at exp#1
Mar 25, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Non-hazardous
1-fail to notify the dob prior to the use or install of "c"hooks or outriggers beams in connection w/suspended scaffolds/2-no toe board on rig fail to provide toe board on two pt or multi pt suspension scaffold
May 2, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
26-1042(misc)no sdwlk shed or other protection below the scaffold safety of the public & property not protected from falling material,tools or debris or collapse
May 2, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- One-family home (A4)
- Year built
- 1885
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 2,874 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,799 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1916 / 115
- Assessed value
- $112,080
- Landmark / historic district
- Central Harlem West -- 130-132nd Street Historic District
HPD registration #611395, last renewed Oct 31, 2025.
Questions about 139 West 131 Street
Who owns 139 West 131 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Webster, Mark C.
Does 139 West 131 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.
Is 139 West 131 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 West 131 Street built?
City records list 1885 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 139 West 131 Street?
It has 1 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.