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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

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 22, 2024

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 2024
14
About 67% of the building's 21 apartments
Down from 16 in 2018

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 · 142

  • 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 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and north wall

    Feb 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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

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

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.