526 West 139 Street
Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02070-0047Map
Owner of record: West 139th Owner LLC
526 West 139 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 21 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is West 139th Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 142 housing violations here, most recently on November 22, 2024. 16 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 14 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 142
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 171
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 · 142
- 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 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 16
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 16
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st riser from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 16
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the foyer located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 16
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 27, 2024 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 3 concrete tred from bottom up at building front stoop , 1st story
Feb 21, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department fire retardant material at ceiling and north wall
Feb 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and north wall
Feb 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 6, 2nd story
Feb 10, 2024 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 6, 2nd story
Feb 10, 2024 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 20, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 20, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 20, 2023 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 15, 2023 · Apt 16
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 15, 2023 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 15, 2023 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective refrigerator lower door rubber gasket in the kitchen located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 15, 2023 · Apt 16
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 26, 2023 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 26, 2023 · Apt 6
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.
Mar 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 6
Open — Violation will be reinspected - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser at south in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 6
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 6
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.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 6
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose light fixture at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle in the entrance located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 6
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hasp and eye capable of being padlock at door to fire escape in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 6
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rubber gasket at upper and lower refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 6
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 2, 2022 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet below the wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2022 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2022 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2022 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2022 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2022 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2022 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2022 · Apt 16
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock leading to fire escape. in the 1st room from north located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2022 · Apt 16
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 4 sq.ft. in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2022 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- 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
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 21
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 13, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 21
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 16
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 16
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 16
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 16
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 16
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 6
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 19, 2024 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 19, 2024 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
No lighting
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 13, 2023 · Apt 19
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 21, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 21, 2023 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 15, 2023 · Apt 16
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 15, 2023 · Apt 16
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 15, 2023 · Apt 16
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 15, 2023 · Apt 16
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 15, 2023 · Apt 16
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 15, 2023 · Apt 16
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 15, 2023 · Apt 16
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 15, 2023 · Apt 16
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 15, 2023 · Apt 16
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 15, 2023 · Apt 16
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 21, 2022 · Apt 16
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Sep 21, 2022 · Apt 16
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 21, 2022 · Apt 16
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 21, 2022 · Apt 16
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 21, 2022 · Apt 16
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 6
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 21
- Building area
- 17,265 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,996 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 2070 / 47
- Assessed value
- $877,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #117197, last renewed Oct 11, 2025.
Questions about 526 West 139 Street
Who owns 526 West 139 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is West 139th Owner LLC.
Does 526 West 139 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 142 housing violations at this property.
Is 526 West 139 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 14 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 67% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 526 West 139 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 526 West 139 Street?
It has 21 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.