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139 Payson Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10034

30
DOB Complaints
851
311 Housing Calls
178
Housing Violations
4
Permits

Risk Assessment

17
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 17% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 139 Payson Avenue

The 139 Payson Avenue building is a 6-story, 61-unit New Law Tenement constructed in 1927, currently managed by owner Scott Castellano. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues throughout 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed between May 12 and May 29, 2025, some of which remain unresolved. Recent inspections in late 2024 revealed several concerning violations, including pest infestations (roaches and mice) in apartment 6H, multiple lead paint hazards in apartment 5B, and a fire escape door lock issue in apartment 4G.

The building also has unaddressed structural concerns, with an active violation from July 2023 regarding a deteriorated retaining wall, and multiple open violations related to door lock monitoring and elevator service requirements. The property has a history of maintenance challenges, with numerous complaints filed through 311 services. In 2025 alone, there have been multiple flooring and stairs-related complaints, and issues with access for HPD inspections.

Previous years show patterns of elevator service problems and unauthorized work claims. Though the building's bedbug and rodent inspection records indicate recent compliance (passing inspections in 2023 and 2024), there have been multiple reports of rat activity in previous years. The property has experienced issues with building systems and safety features, as evidenced by past ECB violations regarding door lock monitoring systems, though these were resolved by 2021 with associated penalties.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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139 Payson Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 61
Year built 1927
Total area 61584 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

30
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
178
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
851
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
9
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
7
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
5
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
7
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
4
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 139 Payson Ave, New York, NY 10034
  • 141 Payson Ave, New York, NY 10034
  • 143 Payson Ave, New York, NY 10034
  • 145 Payson Ave, New York, NY 10034
  • 147 Payson Ave, New York, NY 10034

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139 Payson Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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139 Payson Avenue 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 Payson Avenue. 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
2025-05-282025-05-30Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-212025-05-29Paint/plaster-Door/frameNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-212025-05-29Flooring/stairs-FloorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-292025-05-29Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-05-212025-05-24Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 139 Payson Avenue. 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
2024-12-12COpenNone4G§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK AT DOOR LEADING TO FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4G, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-12-10AOpenNone5B§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT BASEBOARD AT WEST WALL, BASEBOARD AT EAST WALL, 1st CLOSET FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL DOOR FRAME, CEILING IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT EASTNone
2024-12-10COpenNone5B§ 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 1; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT EASTNone
2024-12-10AOpenNone5B§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY , THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT EASTNone
2024-12-10COpenNone5B§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL, 1st DOOR FRAME FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 5B, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT EASTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 139 Payson Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-29 17:27FLOORING/STAIRSFLOOROpenHPD
2025-05-28 15:17HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-05-21 19:38HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-05-21 14:52PAINT/PLASTERDOOR/FRAMEClosedHPD
2025-05-21 14:52FLOORING/STAIRSFLOORClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 139 Payson Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16914732025-03-21CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2025-03-21No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-03-21)
16880822025-02-06CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2025-06-03Oath Violation Served (2025-06-03)
16879632025-02-05CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2025-06-03Please See Complaint Number (2025-06-03)
16858282025-01-06CLOSEDVent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper2025-03-24No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-03-26)
16858292025-01-06CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2025-01-08No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-01-08)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 139 Payson Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-07-11V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. RETAINING WALL APPROX 12'-0" IN HEIGHT AND 150LF IN LENGTH ON PROPERTY LINE BETWEEN 88 SEAMAN AVE AND 139 PAYSON AVE HAS SIGNIFICANT TOP OF WALL DEFECTS WITH CONCRETE CURB AND TOPPING SLAB BELONGING TO 139 PAYSON AVE HEAVILY DETERIORATED CREATING UNSAFE CONDITION.
2022-12-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2022-08-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4CONFIRMED SUBMISSION2022-12-23
2020-09-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 907337042023-02-03
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

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

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 139 Payson Avenue. 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
2024-12-050002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-200002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-210002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-170002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-210002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 139 Payson Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-10-22InitialPassed
2023-12-26InitialPassed
2022-07-14ComplianceRat Activity
2022-06-22InitialRat Activity
2019-02-27InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 139 Payson Avenue. 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 Payson Avenue. 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 Payson Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-01-2939035700Y139 PAYSON RESIDENCES LLCCEASE USE VIOLATION ISSUED, DOOR LOCK MONITORING NOT WORKING REMEDY; REPAIR AND CONTACT NYCDOB FILE PERMIT AND APPLICATION AND FILE FOR A INSPECTION TEST ON REPAIRS INSTALLATION OF DEVICE. CLASS 2,VIOLATIONS, 1RESOLVE1250.00.0
2021-01-2739035701X139 PAYSON RESIDENCES LLCCLASS 2 WORK WITH OUT PERMIT DLM / DOOR LOCK MONITORING WAS INSTALLED WITHOUT PERMIT BEING OBTAINED AND APPLICATION BEING FILED REMEDY; FILE APPLICATION AND OBTAIN PERMIT FOR WORK AND SCHEDULE TEST APPOINTMENTRESOLVE1250.00.0
2020-01-2138273058N139 PAYSON RESIDENCES, L.42M07,37P16,39M07,40P16,71X10,100M07,39M07:42-M-07 NO DOOR LOCK MONITORING INSTALLED IN THIS CONTROLLER AS MANDATED BY 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF THE 2014 NYCBC. THIS IS A CONTROLLER FEATURE WHICH ENSURES PASSENRESOLVE1250.00.0
2019-05-1438269811M129 PAYSON RESIDENCES LLC68M07,35M07,100B10,56Y10,100L10,42B11,42B09,08V01,52M15,64M15,44M03. 68M-PROVIDE PGRAM; 35M-PROVIDE ELECTRICAL PRINT; 100B-REPAIR AND RELAY56Y-REPAIR OIL LEAK; 100L-COMPLETELY OPEN HOISTWAY BY MOTOR ROOM; 42GRESOLVE0.00.0
2019-02-2835385140J139 PAYSON RESIDENCES LLCOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR BUILDINGS DEPT RECORDS. NOTED: AS PER HPD #26693 IN THE CELLAR LEVEL OF THE BUILDING SHOULD BE OCCUPIED AS 1 (ONE) APARTMENT. AT TIME OF INACTIVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 139 Payson Avenue. 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 139 Payson Avenue. 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 Payson Avenue. 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 Payson Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 139 Payson Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 139 Payson Avenue. 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.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 139 Payson Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 139 Payson Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 139 Payson Avenue. 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.

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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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