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628 West 139 Street

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02087-0048Map

Owner of record: West 139th LLC

628 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 LLC. HPD has recorded 69 housing violations here, most recently on April 5, 2023. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
69
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
49

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 5, 2023

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
15
About 71% of the building's 21 apartments
Up from 14 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 · 69

  • C

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

    Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening lockable slidebolt installed at gate at fire passage way

    Dec 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west yard

    Dec 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting ... at fire passage way

    Dec 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Dec 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Aug 11, 2022 · Apt 4D

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

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

    Aug 11, 2022 · Apt 4D

    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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment ... in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment ... in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 4D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 bsmt-apt b, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at bsmt-apt b, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 2B

    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 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north at center, the 3rd room from north at west, the 2nd room from north at west, the 1st bathroom from north at west located at bsmt-apt b, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt b, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jan 15, 2021 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 5, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 5, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 5, 2021 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 5, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 5, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 5, 2021 · Apt 2A

    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 = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 5, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Jan 5, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 2nd room from north at west, the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 5, 2021 · Apt 2A

    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 door frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 5, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Nov 16, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cornice at building front

    Aug 31, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and walls throughout at basement

    Feb 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of household material stored in basement blocking windows throughout at basement

    Feb 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of padlockable slide bolt with eye capable of being pad locked at basement door at basement

    Feb 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of windows throughout basement covered with ply wood at basement

    Feb 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 2, 2019

    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) east wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 17, 2019 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx 10 sq ft at 1st closet from south at west wall wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 17, 2019 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at cellar apt bsmt, 1st cellar apt from east at south

    Jan 17, 2019 · Apt BSMT

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at cellar apt bsmt, 1st cellar apt from east at south

    Jan 17, 2019 · Apt BSMT

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at cellar apt bsmt, 1st cellar apt from east at south

    Jan 17, 2019 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north at center located at cellar apt bsmt

    Jan 17, 2019 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the 1st closet from south at west wall wall, north wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 17, 2019 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete floor in the foyer located at cellar apt bsmt, 1st cellar apt from east at south

    Jan 17, 2019 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north at west, the private hallway , the foyer located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Aug 21, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from south at west wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Aug 21, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at 1st door from south at west wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Aug 21, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at 1st window frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Aug 21, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, south wall, west wall, ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Aug 21, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Aug 21, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, north wall, south wall in the 3rd room from north at center located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Aug 21, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. @time of my inspection observed 2 missing treads @4 floor intemediate landing to 5 floors @fire escape ladder located @exp#3 @backyard potential dangerous

    Jul 29, 2020 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: noted: observed at ground level in rear of occupied building at exposure #3 excessive debris blocking egress. approximately 25-30 large black garbage bags

    May 14, 2020 · Penalty $313

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work without a permit at the time of inspection it was observed that the contractors installed over a dozen of outlets and switches throughout the entire apartment without having an electrical permit

    Dec 3, 2019

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to comply with the commissoner's order to correct the violating condition and file a certificate with the nyc dept of bldg for nov #3430499h. remedy:correct the violating condition and file a cert.

    Mar 7, 2003

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Filing a false certification with nyc department of bldgs.pursuant to section 26-126.z,respondent filed a certificate of correction for notice of violation #34336133y.an inspection made on 2.25.03 which resulte

    Mar 7, 2003 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. noted:north elevation, 2nd flrfire escape railing corroded, disconnected, loose in danger of collapse if leaned upon. structural intergrity of fire escape in question

    Feb 25, 2003 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg ceiling in apt 2a sagging with cracked and water damaged plaster. apt 1a, below has water damaged walls adjancent to ceiling, caused by defecting plumbing location:apt 2a, where earlier

    Feb 25, 2003 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain buillding. defect part of the bathroom ceiling approx 36"x30" collapsed and left open for a four weeks with open wood joist in apt 2a. remedy: maintain building repair as needed immediately/

    Aug 19, 2002 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior of buidling defect: fire escape at 139 st has broken and loose steps a railing at floor. remedy;maintain exterior of building repair as needed immediately.

    Aug 19, 2002 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 25, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 26, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 10, 2024 · Apt BASMEN

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 16, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 26, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 26, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 26, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 26, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 2, 2023 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 25, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 5, 2022 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 8, 2021 · Apt 6F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 25, 2020 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 25, 2020 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 25, 2020 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 13, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 12, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 11, 2019 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jan 11, 2019 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jan 11, 2019 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 11, 2019 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 1, 2018 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 16, 2018 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Oct 24, 2013 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Oct 24, 2013 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Oct 24, 2013 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 2, 2009 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 13, 2005 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 13, 2005 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 17, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 2, 2004 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 22, 2003 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Sep 23, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Sep 23, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 9, 2003 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 8, 2003 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 8, 2003 · Apt 4A

    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
17,660 ft²
Lot area
4,996 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
2087 / 48
Assessed value
$629,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #101353, last renewed Jul 21, 2026.

Questions about 628 West 139 Street

Who owns 628 West 139 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is West 139th LLC.

Does 628 West 139 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 69 housing violations at this property.

Is 628 West 139 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 15 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 71% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 628 West 139 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 628 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.