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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

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 2025

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 2018
8
About 100% of the building's 8 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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 76

  • 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.

    Nov 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    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
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  • 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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building front entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 15, 2018

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents evidence of rats present at basement

    Oct 21, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system at boiler room (locked) at cellar

    Feb 3, 2009

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar

    Nov 19, 2008

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    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

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

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.