255 West 139 Street
Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-02025-0007Map
Owner of record: True Group LLC
255 West 139 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1891 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is True Group LLC. HPD has recorded 76 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.
- HPD violations
- 76
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 99
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 · 76
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the wood floor in the kitchenette located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe water supply to dishwasher in the kitchenette located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective inoperative intercom system panel from building entrance door to apartment. in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercommunication system from building entrance to west wall in the private hallway located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective frame at basement door at public hall
Nov 13, 2023
Open — 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.
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
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- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2019 · Apt 2R
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 consisting of b room convereted to class a apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2019 · Apt 2R
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 ''b'' rooms converted into class''a'' apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 24, 2019 · Apt 4F
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 ...
Jun 24, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building front entrance at public hall, 1st story
Sep 15, 2018
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 15, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system from building front entrance to in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 15, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective elctric outlet at north wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 not posted at public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2018
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
Sep 14, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Sep 14, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Sep 14, 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 not posted at public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2018
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
Sep 14, 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.
Feb 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Jun 18, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Jun 18, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling panels intall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Jun 18, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood paneling install in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Jun 18, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west and north walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Jun 18, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ''missing'' in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Jun 18, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Jun 18, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Dec 18, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 18, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents evidence of rats present at basement
Oct 21, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration for the wood panneling at all wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 9, 2011 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration for the drop ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 9, 2011 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 9, 2011 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2011 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood paneling installed at all walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2011 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 25, 2011 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 19, 2009 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling installed in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 24, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 24, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... walls ( 4 sq ft ) ; ceiling ( 2 sq ft ) in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 24, 2009 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system at boiler room (locked) at cellar
Feb 3, 2009
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar
Nov 19, 2008
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures , in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 26, 2007 · Apt 1F
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 13
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 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 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 10, 2016
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 - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Aug 4, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Aug 4, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Apr 7, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Feb 25, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 1
Work no permit. observed on 11/21/15 at 11:10am entire building guttedplumbing piping fixtures - gas, water,waste all floors-gas piping be ing tested no dob permits approved in process 122425474. stop all work
Nov 21, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.failure to lack of automatic sprinklers where required.observed on 11/21/15 @11:25 sprinkler system main supply valves to bldg shut-not operational and
Nov 21, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
B254,15,50a,50b,50c,50d. 50a-hardford loop corroded and leaking; 50b- removed was oil from boiler room; 50c-wrong miting valve on coil; 50d-no rating plate on boiler.
Dec 21, 2013 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit.noted:@ boiler room new 4"black pipe installed approx 20' w/o a permit issued.remedy:obtain permit.
Oct 21, 2011 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
B254 44d 50 50a 50b 50c (50) water leaking on top of boiler (50a) cover missing from cutoff wires exposed (50b) fresh air for boiler rm, duct has holes in it (50c) flue pipe pitch wrong way.
Dec 29, 2009 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 3
B354,5a,15,21b,24b,38,40,48a,50a,b,c,d.50a-bucket of oil next to burner must be removed.50b-need clean out for pressurertols.50c-debris in boiler room must be removed.50d-safety valve must be piped down.38-fres
Feb 3, 2009 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 3, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 3, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 3, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 15, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close
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- Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 3R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 11, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 25, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 3, 2019 · Apt 4F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 10, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 10, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 10, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 10, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 10, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Power outage
Aug 25, 2018 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 12, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 12, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 12, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 3, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 3, 2015 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Jun 17, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 17, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 17, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 17, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 31, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 31, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 12, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - General
Mold
Oct 19, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 19, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 19, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 19, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 19, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 19, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Oct 19, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 7, 2011 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1891
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 4,392 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,898 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 2025 / 7
- Assessed value
- $387,000
- Landmark / historic district
- St. Nicholas Historic District
HPD registration #126968, last renewed Jan 21, 2026.
Questions about 255 West 139 Street
Who owns 255 West 139 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is True Group LLC.
Does 255 West 139 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 76 housing violations at this property.
Is 255 West 139 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 255 West 139 Street built?
City records list 1891 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 255 West 139 Street?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.