498 East 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 1925
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 5-story building located in Mott Haven-Port Morris, containing 78 residential units. Built in 1925.
The neighborhood: Mott Haven
Bronx · 2,083 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $2,960 1BR · $3,459 2BR
6 subway stations nearby
13 parks · 8.3 acres · incl. Park
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 3 average per building).
Top issues
- Water/Plumbing4
- Structural2
- Window/Door1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Dec 26, 2018Class B - Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION WASTELINE UNDER WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Dec 26, 2018Class B - Water/Plumbing
HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Dec 26, 2018Class B - Water/Plumbing
THE MISSING EXCUTCHEON PLATE AT STEAM RISER IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
May 31, 2018Class B - Window/Door
THE MISSING CLOSET DOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
May 27, 2026Class A
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 | — | $2,837 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $2,960 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,459 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $3,811 | — |
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
BROOK-SHARP REALTY LL
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, none in the city's most serious category (Class C). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (3 average per building).
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 900 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 Mott Haven is about $2,960/month for a one-bedroom.