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559 West 140 Street

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02072-0008Map

Owner of record: 559 Apartments LLC

559 West 140 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 559 Apartments LLC. HPD has recorded 53 housing violations here, most recently on August 27, 2025. City tax records listed 14 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
53
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
147

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Aug 27, 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 2024
14
About 93% of the building's 15 apartments
Down from 15 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 · 53

  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and all walls at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 6th story

    Aug 27, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials at public hall, 5th story

    Aug 27, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling and all walls at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 6th story

    Aug 27, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 6th story

    Aug 27, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch street entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch on metal door leading to yard at east at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch street entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing latch on metal door leading to yard at east at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to the fire escape window in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 26, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 4th room from north located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door in the entrance located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story

    Mar 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all components at all story balconies fire escape at building front

    Mar 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing upper escutcheon plate at heat riser pipe at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 42, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 42

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures . in the kitchen located at apt 21, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 11, 2023 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 25, 2023 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing cinder block at 2nd public hall from north, 1st story

    May 25, 2023

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 22, 2021 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 5, 2020 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts unfit for human habitation as per hmc 27-2139 at 3rd story south 1 apartment unit 33 and 4th story south 1 apartment unit 43 as per vacate order #154939

    Aug 4, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing glass panes at skylight at bulkhead to roof.

    Jul 1, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass panes at upper and lower sashes at window at public hall stairs at bulkhead.

    Jul 1, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated material at north and west walls at public hall at bulkhead

    Jul 1, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north and west walls at public hall at bulkhead.

    Jul 1, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit bulkhead door to roof

    Jul 1, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead to roof

    Jul 1, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass panes at upper and lower sashes at window at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Jul 1, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 1, 2020 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 1, 2020 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the foyer located at apt 42, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 1, 2020 · Apt 42

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 42, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 1, 2020 · Apt 42

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 42, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 1, 2020 · Apt 42

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass panes at upper and lower sashes at window at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Jul 1, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 23, 2015 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 42, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 23, 2015 · Apt 42

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 42, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 23, 2015 · Apt 42

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 23, 2015 · Apt 41

    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

    Feb 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy or dept of building reocrds: noted: basement has been altered to be use as an aparment. partitions walls constructed to create a kitchen bathro

    Oct 2, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit noted: an apt. in basement rear east of bldg. is under construction with installation of new partitions sheetrock to walls throughout new electrical/wiring new plumbing new bathroom being built

    Sep 5, 2002 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building department records from class a apt to commercial shoe store. remedy obtain a valid c of o discontine illegal use

    Mar 20, 1989 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 52

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 52

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 13, 2025 · Apt 41

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 8, 2024 · Apt 51

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 5, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 26, 2023 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 25, 2023 · Apt 21

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 16, 2023 · Apt 22

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 16, 2023 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 1, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 28, 2013 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 30, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 31, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 31, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 16, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 1, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 9, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 18, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 17, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 8, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 7, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 30, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 25, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 16, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 24, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 13, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 6, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 15, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 15, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 14, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 3, 2008 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 14, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 7, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 20, 2008 · Apt 2

    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
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
15
Building area
12,745 ft²
Lot area
3,747 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
2072 / 8
Assessed value
$411,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #126447, last renewed Aug 4, 2025.

Questions about 559 West 140 Street

Who owns 559 West 140 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 559 Apartments LLC.

Does 559 West 140 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 53 housing violations at this property.

Is 559 West 140 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 14 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 93% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 559 West 140 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 559 West 140 Street?

It has 15 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.