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50 West 139th Street, Manhattan, NY 10037

4
DOB Complaints
166
311 Housing Calls
61
Housing Violations
6
Permits

Risk Assessment

54
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 54% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 50 West 139th Street

50 West 139th Street is a 6-story, 108-unit New Law Tenement building in Harlem, constructed in 1940 and currently owned by Fred Lambert. The building has been experiencing persistent maintenance issues in recent years, with particular concerns about sanitation and heating systems. The most recent complaints from April 2025 include unresolved issues with garbage/recycling storage and multiple pest-related complaints, following a pattern seen throughout 2024 and early 2025.

The building has faced recurring problems with heat and hot water, with multiple complaints recorded in 2025, including emergency reports in February. Inspection results show varying degrees of pest infestations, with rodent activity and cockroach issues reported in several different apartments. The property has also been cited for façade maintenance issues, with active violation cases from 2022 noting cracked bricks, spalling, and water damage. Three separate façade-related complaints (from 2022) remain active with penalties imposed for failure to address the conditions.

Additional concerns include elevator inspection issues (with active violations noted in 2023), ongoing documentation deficiencies regarding external low-pressure inspections, and building security concerns (including a reported broken lock in apartment 5S). The building's history shows previous bedbug infestations in 2019-2024, though recent filings for 2023-2024 show no infested units. Multiple housing maintenance code violations have been recorded, particularly regarding pest control, heating systems, and garbage management. Despite some complaints being closed (typically through inspections that found "no violations"), there is a recurring pattern of issues not being fully resolved, often related to tenant accessibility for inspections or repairs.

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

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Harlem.

Building Characteristics

Total units 108
Year built 1940
Total area 102132 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

4
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
61
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
166
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
4
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
6
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
15
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
6
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 36 West 139th St, New York, NY 10037
  • 38 West 139th St, New York, NY 10037
  • 40 West 139th St, New York, NY 10037
  • 42 West 139th St, New York, NY 10037
  • 44 West 139th St, New York, NY 10037
  • 46 West 139th St, New York, NY 10037
  • 48 West 139th St, New York, NY 10037

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50 West 139th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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50 West 139th 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 50 West 139th 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
2025-04-092025-05-22Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-242025-05-05Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-012025-04-05Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-012025-04-01Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-02-122025-03-03Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 50 West 139th 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
2024-12-12BCloseNone5S§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCK AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 5S, 5th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-12-19T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-07CCloseNone5S§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5S, 5th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-12-12T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-07CCloseNone5H§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5H, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-12-12T00:00:00.000Z
2024-12-07CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM LOCKED DOOR AT BASEMENT AT BOILER ROOM2024-12-12T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-07COpenNone5SHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF RODENTS RATS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5S, 5th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 50 West 139th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-24 02:35UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-04-09 23:03UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-04-01 20:35UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEOpenHPD
2025-04-01 12:56PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
2025-02-21 21:13HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 50 West 139th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16863592025-01-13ACTIVEFaçade (LL11/98) – Unsafe Notification
16547602023-12-04CLOSEDElevator: Multiple Devices on Property2024-02-12No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-02-12)
16230602022-11-22ACTIVEFaçade (LL11/98) – Unsafe Notification2022-11-28Ll11 Unsafe – Initiated (2022-11-30)
15684792021-04-06CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2021-04-07Complaint Unsubstantiated Based On Department Records (2021-04-07)
15657462021-03-03CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2021-03-08No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2021-03-08)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 50 West 139th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-10-04V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2023-09-08V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVECYCLE 9A UNSAFE REPORT FILED
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 50 West 139th 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 50 West 139th 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
2023-12-051102022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-131102021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-27111102020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-155412019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 50 West 139th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-03InitialPassed
2025-02-28ComplianceFailed for Other R
2025-01-07InitialFailed for Other R
2024-09-05ComplianceRat Activity
2024-07-15InitialFailed for Other R
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 50 West 139th 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 50 West 139th 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 50 West 139th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-01-1637026520JHARLEN HOUSING DEVELOPMENFAILURE TO FILE ACCEPTABLE AMENDED CYCLE 9A REPORT INDICATING CORRECTION OF UNSAFE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN INITIAL FACADES REPORT REQUIRED BY 28-302.5 FOR CONTROL#906177.REM:FILE ACCEPTABLE REPORT.ACTIVE1250.00.0
2022-10-2635669278RHARLEN HOUSING DEVELOPMENFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING EXTERIOR WALLS FACADE & APPURTENANCES.EXP #1 NORTH ELEVATION CRACKS DETERIORATION & SPALLING DAMAGED JOINTS AT VARIOUS LOCATION.EXP #1 DAMAGED STUCCO ROOF AREA DEFECT TO M/C ROOM.REACTIVE1250.00.0
2022-07-2835663720NHARLEM HOUSING DEVELOPMENFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BLDG FACADE&APPURTENANCES.ATOI OBSERVED@EXP1,MULTIPLE CRACKED/SPALLED BRICKS,DETERIORATED/MISSING MORTAR JOINTS,CRACKED TERRACOTTA IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS.INADEQUATE ACUNITS SUPPORTSACTIVE2500.00.0
2018-05-1837011302JCHERYL WILSON HARLEN HOUSFAILURE TO SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE 8TH ROUND REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALLS & APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28302.4 FOR CONTROL #806177.REM:SUBMIT REQUIRED TECHNICAL REPORTRESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 50 West 139th Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 50 West 139th 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 50 West 139th 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 50 West 139th 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
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 50 West 139th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 50 West 139th 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 50 West 139th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 50 West 139th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 50 West 139th 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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