259 West 139 Street

Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-02025-0005Map

259 West 139 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Dionne Estates LLC. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 27 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 37
DOB violations: 13
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 17

What to know

Concern

3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation Apr 29, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 37

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 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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 17, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out
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.
Jun 4, 2025
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.
Mar 16, 2023
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.
Feb 16, 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
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 25, 2019
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
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 30, 2017
Open — Nov sent out

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ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Dec 30, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
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
Dec 30, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 30, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
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
Dec 30, 2017
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
Dec 30, 2017
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
Dec 30, 2017
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 missing frame. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 30, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system in boiler room. at basement
Dec 30, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
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 9, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at west
Oct 21, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at west
Oct 21, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at ceiling in the in the foyer located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box - missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
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
Aug 4, 2017
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
Aug 4, 2017
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 - missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Aug 4, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at suffit public hall stairs to cellar
Aug 4, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling above oil tank at cellar, section at south
Aug 4, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardnt material at ceiling at boiler room
Aug 4, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective hot water storage tank at boiler room
Aug 4, 2017
Open — Nov sent out
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

DOB building violations · 13

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 - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
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 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
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
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed

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Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
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 · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 10, 2018 · Apt 4
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 4
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2017 · Apt 4
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2017 · Apt 4
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 21, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 21, 2017 · Apt 3
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 19, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 19, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 19, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 19, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close

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Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 19, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 19, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 19, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 19, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close
Electric
Wiring
Oct 19, 2017 · Apt 1FL
Close
Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 3FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 3FL
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 (C3)
Year built: 1920
Floors: 4
Residential units: 4
Building area: 4,172 ft²
Lot area: 1,898 ft²
Zoning: R7-2
Community board: 110
Council district: 9
Block / lot: 2025 / 5
Assessed value: $334,350
Landmark / historic district: St. Nicholas Historic District

HPD registration #125054, last renewed Sep 10, 2024.

Questions about 259 West 139 Street

Who owns 259 West 139 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dionne Estates LLC.

Does 259 West 139 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.

Is 259 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 259 West 139 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 259 West 139 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.