488 East 139 Street
Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02283-0048Map
Owner of record: Brook-Sharp Realty Ll
488 East 139 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Bronx, 10454. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Brook-Sharp Realty Ll. HPD has recorded 317 housing violations here, most recently on September 24, 2026. 22 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2020.
- HPD violations
- 317
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 383
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 · 317
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door leading to basement looked at boiler room
Sep 24, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at all water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 2, 2026 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at all water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 2, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 2, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Not complied with
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- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 2, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 2, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Feb 15, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from east at center located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective buzzer and return voice intercom system from building entrance door up to panel at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 19, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door at lobby, 1st story
Jun 19, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 2B
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 2B
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wired mesh glass at lower window sash at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story
Feb 22, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass lite at building entrance door (from street to vestibule) (total of 4) , 1st story
Feb 22, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Feb 22, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower wired glass pane at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story
Feb 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door , 1st story
Feb 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance , 1st story
Feb 18, 2025
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.
Apr 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle and desk at bulkhead
Feb 20, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 20, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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.
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall stairs, 5th story
Aug 2, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at window lower sash at intermadiate landing between 1st and 2nd storys at public hall stairs
Feb 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of hot water temp exceeding over 130f at sink in kitchen and washbasin in bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 1b , 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 15, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock and assembly at building entrance ( leading to street) door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance ( leading to the street) door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 3
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted at exp# 1 cellar level exterior, a approx. 3 inch gas line pipe across the emergency egress passage way at an approx . height of 3 1/2 ft leading to
Jan 20, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain. observed excessive debris being stored at emergency exit stairs at exposure#1, repair and/replace; repair/replace/remove debris
Oct 21, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Jul 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 3, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 3, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 28, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 28, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 28, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 7, 2022 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 7, 2022 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 17,530 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 201
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 2283 / 48
- Assessed value
- $1,216,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #204616, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.
Questions about 488 East 139 Street
Who owns 488 East 139 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Brook-Sharp Realty Ll.
Does 488 East 139 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 317 housing violations at this property.
Is 488 East 139 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2020 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 488 East 139 Street built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 488 East 139 Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.