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272 West 139 Street

Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-02024-0064Map

Owner of record: Hyk - 139 St., LLC

272 West 139 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1891 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 18 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Hyk - 139 St., LLC. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on May 23, 2026. 5 of the 47 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 18 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
47
DOB violations
40
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 23, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
18
About 100% of the building's 18 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 47

  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    May 23, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 23, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 4th story balcony at building front at fire escape

    May 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door , 1st story

    May 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building entrance door , 1st story

    May 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at bathroom and kitchen in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 10, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
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  • B

    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. lights not on.

    Jul 23, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    May 2, 2001

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 minimum.

    Dec 12, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceiling & woodwork throughout 2 sty rear apt 2. , section '' ''

    Apr 14, 1989 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 2 sty rear apt 2 kitchen. , section '' ''

    Apr 14, 1989 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door 2 sty rear apt 2. , section '' ''

    Apr 14, 1989 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures sink at kitchen 3 sty north apt 3. , section '' ''

    May 25, 1988 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak of wall and ceiling at north room 3 sty north apt 3. , section '' ''

    May 25, 1988 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell and buzzer system 3 sty north apt 3. , section '' ''

    May 25, 1988 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 night inspection lights not on.

    Dec 3, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar door to boiler room locked.

    Nov 21, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall near mailboxes and at door to boiler room.

    Nov 21, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof throughout.

    Jan 27, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire 3 sty north apt 3 at ceiling private hall to closet. located at apt 3

    Jan 27, 1986 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the south court r234.

    Jan 27, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the north areaway.

    Jan 27, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling of all stories public halls.

    Jan 27, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of night tables and household atricles at 4 sty public hall.

    Jan 27, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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.

    Jan 27, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dumbwaiter bulkheads open to elements at north and south of roof.

    Jan 27, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose glass of skylight over dumbwaiter bulkhead at north of roof.

    Jan 27, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate at 4 sty south apt 6. located at apt 6

    Jan 27, 1986 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings of private hall 3 sty north apt 3. located at apt 3

    Jan 27, 1986 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling of center south room at 2 sty south apt 2. located at apt 2

    Jan 27, 1986 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling of kitchen at 2 sty south apt 2. located at apt 2

    Jan 27, 1986 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective mortice lock of door 2nd sty south apt 2 entrance. , section '' ''

    Jan 27, 1986 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system front areaway door locked to cellar.

    Jan 27, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1st sty public hall near mailboxes and at door to boiler room.

    Jan 27, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the south court.

    Jan 27, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-11.03 adm code cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the stairs landing 4th sty public hall to bulkhead.

    Jan 27, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder locking device 2nd sty south apt 2 entrance door. , section '' ''

    Jan 27, 1986 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose bathtub 2 sty south apt 2 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Jan 27, 1986 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood floor at radiator 2 sty south apt 2 northwest room r133. located at apt 2

    Jan 27, 1986 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls 1 sty public hall.

    Jan 27, 1986

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit all interior doors 3 sty north apt 3 throughout. located at apt 3

    Jan 27, 1986 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings of entire apt 4th sty rear apt 6. located at apt 4th

    Jan 27, 1986 · Apt 4TH

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 4th sty south apt 6 center west room r157. , section '' ''

    Jun 26, 1985 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 40

  • 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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 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 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 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 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    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
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Mar 6, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Mar 6, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Mar 6, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Mar 6, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Dec 31, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 2, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 2, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 19, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Jun 26, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    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
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 18, 2008

    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

    Jan 31, 2005

    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
  • 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 · 11

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.note:at 3rd flr 8th avenue side center window pane is broken & in danger of falling to sidewalk below.also note south side of bldg numerous windows are missing

    Oct 11, 2012 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34938529z issued on 6/25/12 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.

    Aug 10, 2012 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Fail to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.noted:missing window panes, rotted window frames throughout bldg. remedy: repair and/or replace.

    Aug 10, 2012 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain. defect is: windows are unsealed,glass is loose,missing & broken at various locations above public sidewalk. wood windowframes are rotted hanging & pulling aways from building at various loc

    Jun 25, 2012 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg defect is:windows are open,unsealed,broken and rotted @ various locations allowing water to enter building.rem:immediately seal all windows

    Apr 29, 2011 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain. noted: broken/missing window glass throughout north & west facades. remedy: maintain/repair defect.

    Mar 23, 2010 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: several windowpanes are broken or missing at 2nd,3rd & 4th flrs of above premises. stores at 1st flr are now affected by weather. remedy: repair windows

    Oct 14, 2009 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg wall or appurtenances. observed: several windows on flrs 2,3,4 broken glass/missing sashes leaving bldg and stores on street level accessible to weather/storm damage. see prior nov

    May 2, 2009 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted:several windows in the 2nd,3rd,4th fls are broken w/glass panes missing leaving the 2nd,3rd,& 4th fl open to weather & accessible. remedy:repair the

    Oct 24, 2008 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping. noted: at rear of premises community driveway west entrance an accumulation of construction debris (wood) pieces of wood with pertruding nails creating a hazardous, co

    Feb 1, 2006

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior buildinfg wall north. in that 4 floor facade glass window north at center span is broken and top section hasfallen out on to sidewalk below, causing a hazard pedestrians. repair

    Sep 21, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 12, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 12, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 24, 2022 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 15, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 10, 2021 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 7, 2020 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 5, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1891
Floors
4
Residential units
18
Building area
13,828 ft²
Lot area
4,147 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
2024 / 64
Assessed value
$1,600,650
Landmark / historic district
St. Nicholas Historic District

HPD registration #111217, last renewed Aug 27, 2025.

Questions about 272 West 139 Street

Who owns 272 West 139 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hyk - 139 St., LLC.

Does 272 West 139 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 272 West 139 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 18 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 272 West 139 Street built?

City records list 1891 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 272 West 139 Street?

It has 18 residential units and 19 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.