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139 West 55th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

41
DOB Complaints
229
311 Housing Calls
120
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

53
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 53% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 139 West 55th Street

This 16-story, 90-unit residential building at 139 West 55th Street in Midtown, built in 1921 and currently owned by Samuel Mahabir, has experienced several significant maintenance and regulatory challenges in recent years. Most concerning are the recent heat and hot water issues, with a building-wide complaint filed in April 2025 that HPD could not fully investigate due to access issues. The building has documented multiple maintenance problems in 2025, including violations related to plumbing (sink issues), paint/plaster work, and one inspection found flooring conditions that did not violate housing laws.

Apartment 6C has been particularly problematic, with documented violations for inadequate heat and hot water supply, and a broken door knob as of November 2024. Apartment 15A has multiple open violations from July 2024 regarding roof leaks and plaster/paint issues. The building has a history of access issues during inspections, as evidenced by multiple inspections in 2022 and 2024 where inspectors were unable to gain access.

There are several open violations from 2024 regarding maintenance matters in Apartment 15A, including roof leaks and various interior surface problems. The property has also faced regulatory scrutiny regarding its facade maintenance, with a 2024 violation for failing to submit required Building Code reports, and a sidewalk shed violation with a penalty of $2,500. Historical issues include multiple complaints about illegal work and construction safety compliance, though many of these were resolved or dismissed. While the bedbug reports from 2020-2024 show no infestations, there have been rodent activity findings in 2019-2021 that warrant attention to building-wide pest control measures.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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139 West 55th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 40% of buildings in Midtown.

Building Characteristics

Total units 90
Year built 1921
Total area 106438 sq ft
Floors 16
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HERETOFORE ERECTED EXISTING CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

41
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
120
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
229
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
5
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
8
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 139 West 55th St, New York, NY 10019
  • 141 West 55th St, New York, NY 10019
  • 143 West 55th St, New York, NY 10019

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139 West 55th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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139 West 55th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 139 West 55th Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-04-102025-04-15Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-202025-03-28Paint/plaster-WallEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-202025-03-28Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-202025-03-28Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-202025-03-28Plumbing-Basin/sinkNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 139 West 55th Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-11-24CCloseNone6C§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 6C, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-24CCloseNone6C§ 27-2028, 2032 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FROM AN APPROVED CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM, OR AN APPROVED SYSTEM OF GAS OR ELECTRICAL HEATING IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION FOR THE DWELLING UNIT IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 6C, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-24CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM BOILER ROOM DOOR LOCKED AT CELLAR2024-11-26T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-24BCloseNone6C§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE KNOB AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 6C, 7th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-12-03T00:00:00.000Z
2024-07-05COpenNone15A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 15A, 15th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 139 West 55th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-10 18:01HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-03-25 12:02PLUMBINGBASIN/SINKClosedHPD
2025-03-25 12:02PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2025-03-25 12:02PLUMBINGBASIN/SINKClosedHPD
2025-03-25 12:02FLOORING/STAIRSFLOORClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 139 West 55th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16943592025-04-28ACTIVEZoning: Non-Conforming
16791882024-10-04CLOSEDConstruction Safety Compliance (CSC) Action2024-10-04Oath Violation Served (2024-10-07)
16646142024-04-06CLOSEDAfter Hours Work – Illegal2024-04-28No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-04-28)
16209092022-10-21CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2022-12-07Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2022-12-08)
16193042022-10-02CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2022-10-03Access Denied – 2nd Attempt (2022-10-03)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 139 West 55th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-02-22V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9B TECHNICAL REPORT BY 2/21/2023
2020-10-01V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedDISMISSED BASED ON SUBSEQUENT REPORT SHOWING DEFECTS CORRECTED2022-12-16
2020-06-29V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 IN 2019ISSUED IN ERROR2022-04-15
2019-09-13V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedDISMISSED BASED ON SUBSEQUENT REPORT SHOWING DEFECTS CORRECTED2022-12-16
2019-09-13V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedDISMISSED BASED ON SUBSEQUENT REPORT SHOWING DEFECTS CORRECTED2022-12-16
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 139 West 55th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 139 West 55th Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-020002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-010002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-060002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-08-040002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-200002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 139 West 55th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2021-12-09ComplianceRat Activity
2021-10-06InitialRat Activity
2019-11-27InitialPassed
2019-07-18InitialPassed
2019-06-24ComplianceFailed for Other R
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 139 West 55th Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

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Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 139 West 55th Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 139 West 55th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-10-0439533157NJERRICK ASSOCIATES INCOBSERVED INSTALLED SIDEWALK SHED ON WEST 55TH STREET WITH A SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD PLATFORM PLACED ON TOP OF SIDEWALK SHED DECK. REFERENCING 2022 BUILDING CODE (3307.6.4.6), SUCH PARAPET SHALL CONSIST OF GALVANIZEDRESOLVE2500.00.0
2018-04-2435318775NPRFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BLDG WALLS AND APPURTENANCES.NOTE:ON EXP#1 SOUTH ELEVATION-I OBSERVED ON 12 FL SOUTH WEST CORNER OF BLDG-CRACKED SPALLING MORTAR ON THE INSIDE CORNER OF BRICK.EXP#4 EAST ELEVATIONRESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 139 West 55th Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 139 West 55th Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 139 West 55th Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 139 West 55th Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 139 West 55th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 139 West 55th Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 139 West 55th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 139 West 55th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 139 West 55th Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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