508 West 139th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

The 41-unit, 6-story building at 508 West 139th Street in Hamilton Heights, built in 1910 and currently owned by Juan Vargas, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years, with particular attention required to mold problems and building exterior maintenance. Most recently, in May 2025, there were two separate mold complaints, one of which remains open despite HPD's attempted inspections. The building has a history of pest infestations, with complaints recorded in 2022-2024, though inspections did not result in violations.

Structural issues persist, as evidenced by multiple open Environmental Control Board violations from 2024/2025 related to exterior facade maintenance, including cracked window sills, damaged bricks, and unsafe conditions, with penalties totaling over $24,000. Housing Maintenance Code violations indicate ongoing concerns in Apartment 4, including problems with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and bug infestations. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, as evidenced by multiple complaints in 2022 and 2023, though inspections were unable to gain access for verification.

While there have been several complaints about sanitation issues including sewage problems in December 2022, these were resolved upon inspection. The property has maintained compliance with rodent inspections in 2023 and 2024, though there were instances of rat activity noted in 2023. The building's history also includes multiple violations for failing to submit required facade inspection reports and energy efficiency documentation between 2022 and 2024, as well as outstanding issues related to debris accumulation, as documented in multiple DOB complaints. An active permit (issued in 2021) remains on record, though the specific nature of the work is not detailed in the provided data.