139 West 139th Street
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1927
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations4 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building47 noise complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood47 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
About this building
A 5-story building located in Harlem (North), containing 133 residential units. Built in 1927.
The neighborhood: Harlem
Manhattan · 5,210 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $3,475 1BR · $4,618 2BR
7 subway stations nearby
44 parks · 8.4 acres · incl. Annunciation Playground
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (7 vs 5 average per building).
Top issues
- Window/Door2
- Pests1
- Safety1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR
Jun 22, 2026Class C - Window/Door
ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING UNACCEPTABLE ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCKING DEVICE INSTALLED AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR
Jun 22, 2026Class C - Water/Plumbing
HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CLOSET CEILING AT SOUTH WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT A32, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''153'', 1st FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Oct 14, 2025Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C53, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Jul 3, 2024Class C - Window/Door
PROVIDE SECURITY IN THE EVENT OF POWER OUTAGE BY MEANS OF ACCEPTABLE MECHANICAL HEAVY DUTY LOCK AND LATCHSET AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR
Jun 22, 2026Class B
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $2,687.5 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $3,487 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $4,253.75 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $5,247.5 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
KENSINGTON ASSOCIATES
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 7 open HPD violations on record, including 4 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (5 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 47 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 2 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 89 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Harlem is about $3,487/month for a one-bedroom.