261 West 139 Street
Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-02025-0004Map
Owner of record: 139 Realty LLC
261 West 139 Street is a two-family home built in 1891 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 2 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 139 Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 71 housing violations here, most recently on April 2, 2021. 45 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 71
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 5
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 71
- 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 closed - 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 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.
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 - 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 requirement in the front areaway located at public parts 1, 1st story
Jun 1, 2004 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination in vestibule at lobby
May 26, 2004
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 one or more lights with an aggregate of not less than 100 watts incandescent or equivalent at front areaway
May 26, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective floor base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 26, 2004 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 26, 2004 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles in the bathroom located at b-room 1, 1st story, b-room at east
Aug 29, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring in the room located at b-room 1, 1st story, b-room at east
Aug 29, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and walls in the room located at b-room 1, 1st story, b-room at east
Aug 29, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring hole at radiator pipe in the room located at b-room 1, 1st story, b-room at east
Aug 29, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the room located at b-room 1, 1st story, b-room at east
Aug 29, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the landings and stairs all stys, at public hall
Sep 23, 2001
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide approved wire screen, at skylight, 4th story, roof
Sep 23, 2001
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires from ceiling light fixture, at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 23, 2001
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of ladders, buckets, mops and pail, ect. at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 23, 2001
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 1st f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 23, 2001 · Apt 1ST F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Mar 13, 2001
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective air vent radiator in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 2nd story, apartment at west
Dec 27, 2000 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose light fixture at ceiling 4 story at public hall
Oct 17, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling 4 story at public hall
Oct 17, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls , ceiling and window frams throughout 2 story thur bulkhead to roof at public hall
Oct 17, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 4 story at public hall
Oct 17, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bulging 2 story at public hall
Oct 17, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood landing 2 story at public hall stairs
Oct 17, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ballisters seven ( 7 ) 2 thru 3 stories stairs at public hall stairs
Oct 17, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
May 2, 2000 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen and bathroom. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 2, 2000 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective radiator in the room from west located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at south
Jan 29, 2000 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing radiator in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Jan 12, 2000 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door bell from bldg front in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Jan 12, 2000 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition class b room converted to class a apt at 1 sty south apt 1f.
Nov 9, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings all stys public hall er1.
Mar 16, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Device present on central heating system which is capable of causing an otherwise operable system to become inoperable outside temp controls set below minimum.
Dec 26, 1998
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 frame missing.
Jul 10, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster walls and ceiling 1 sty public hall.
Jul 10, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling 1 sty public hall.
Jul 10, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective walls and ceiling 4 sty public hall.
Jul 10, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling 4 sty public hall.
Jul 10, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electrical service at 4 sty public hall.
Jul 10, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective balustrades at 4 sty public hall.
Jul 10, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 3 sty public hall.
Jul 10, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster walls and ceiling 3 sty public hall.
Jul 10, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling 3 sty public hall.
Jul 10, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective balustrades and 2 sty public hall.
Jul 10, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor all stys public hall.
Jul 10, 1997
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all stys of soffit public hall stairs.
Jul 10, 1997
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 17
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Sep 24, 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
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- 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 · 1
- Non-hazardous
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o under application # 103966371bldg presently occupied as "2" family.at time of inspection.remedy: obtain a valid c of o.
Feb 5, 2007 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Jun 23, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 24, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 24, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 26, 2003 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1891
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,146 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,898 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 2025 / 4
- Assessed value
- $138,120
- Landmark / historic district
- St. Nicholas Historic District
HPD registration #119932, last renewed Oct 15, 2019.
Questions about 261 West 139 Street
Who owns 261 West 139 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 139 Realty LLC.
Does 261 West 139 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 71 housing violations at this property.
Is 261 West 139 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 261 West 139 Street built?
City records list 1891 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 261 West 139 Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.