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537 East 139 Street

Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02267-0065Map

Owner of record: 537 E 139 LLC

537 East 139 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Bronx, 10454. It has 21 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 537 E 139 LLC. HPD has recorded 473 housing violations here, most recently on June 17, 2026. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 21 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
473
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
670

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 17, 2026

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
21
About 100% of the building's 21 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 473

  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance/guilotein effect (lower sash) at fire escape window in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective (porcelain enamel) by method of reglaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing string at fire door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 26, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set and assembly at building entrance door , 1st story

    Feb 26, 2026

    Open — False certification
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10sq ft at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

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

    Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 26, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling at the intermediate landing at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 12, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 12, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the north wall at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Jun 12, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe at the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at the south wall approximately 3 sq.ft. in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood countertop at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at the intermediate landing at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 12, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 12, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Jun 12, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing (4)escutcheon plates at the risers at the floor, and the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 12 sqft at ceiling, 12 sqft at west wall, 12 sqft at south wall, 12 sqft at east wall and 12 sqft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 6, 2023 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of vermin flies in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall ( approx.3.sq.ft. ) in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porceline glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall ( approx.3.sq.ft. ) in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east original violation 15582324 issued 29-nov-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt BSMT

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

    Properly repair the broken or defective radiator at south wall in the 4th room from north located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceilings through-out in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 13, 2022 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 13, 2022 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 13, 2022 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at west wall in the bathroom located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 13, 2022 · Apt A

    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 a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 13, 2022 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall approx 2 sq. ft in the bathroom located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 13, 2022 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 13, 2022 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door in the 4th room from north at east located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 13, 2022 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective interior and exterior glass pane at upper and lower sash window in the 4th room from north at west located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 13, 2022 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the entrance located at apt 1d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Open — Violation open
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Open — Violation open
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) in the private hallway located at apt 1d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Open — Violation open

DOB building violations · 4

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 10, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 17, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 1

    B101,50a,16. 50a-found in cellar federal boiler with a webster gas burner at site (new). laa was pulled #220370649 but was disapproved on 5/9/2016. file laa and call this dept to check.

    May 16, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment, apparatus, materials, devices, appliances arr wiring in use. the entire bsmt: defective open wiring are in use, defective fluorescent lights, lighting fixtures

    Feb 11, 2015 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment,apparatus,materials,devices,applicance or wiring in use. the entire bsmt defective open wiring are in use,defective fluoresent lighting fixtutes are in use,defe

    Feb 11, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    15 32a 34b 48a repair replace and correct all defects and cited conditions file a cert of correction

    Nov 9, 2011 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2023 · Apt A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 6Q

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 6Q

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 16, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 16, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Nov 22, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Nov 22, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 22, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 22, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Nov 22, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 22, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 22, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 22, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Nov 1, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 1, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Oct 10, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 1, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Oct 1, 2022 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 30, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    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
1906
Floors
5
Residential units
21
Building area
14,435 ft²
Lot area
4,150 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
201
Council district
8
Block / lot
2267 / 65
Assessed value
$598,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #206131, last renewed Aug 11, 2025.

Questions about 537 East 139 Street

Who owns 537 East 139 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 537 E 139 LLC.

Does 537 East 139 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 473 housing violations at this property.

Is 537 East 139 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 21 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 537 East 139 Street built?

City records list 1906 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 537 East 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.