141 West 139th Street
141 West 139th Street in East Harlem, Manhattan, has 16 open HPD violations, 4 of them class C, and 101 of 133 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: C (65/100).
Multi-family walk-up · 133 units · Built 1927
StreetSpy grade: C (Fair, 65/100)
- 4 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 18 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 101 of 133 units are rent-stabilized; 132 on the 2007 tax bill.
More open violations per unit than 6 in 10 Manhattan buildings this size.
- Repairs: Low (16 open, 4 class C), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 18 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 27, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Through Sep 1, 2027, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
16 open violations: 4 class C (immediately hazardous), 7 class B, 5 class A. 39 issued in the last 12 months. 297 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2021-11-08. Newest violation issued 2026-09-09.
3 closed in the last 90 days. Median 81 days from issue to close for the 42 violations closed in the last 12 months.
1 open violation is classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Mice, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C26, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''141'' (apt C26), issued 2026-09-09. HPD violation 19202781
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C26, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''141'' (apt C26), issued 2026-09-09. HPD violation 19202782
- Class C: Leak or water damage, south wall, foyer, 3rd floor. , 2027 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 (apt A32), issued 2025-10-14. HPD violation 18288519
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 5th floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C53, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt C53), issued 2024-07-03. HPD violation 17085438
- Class B: Plumbing defect, kitchen, 4th floor. REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION AT WASTE LINE UNDER SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT B44, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''153'' (apt B44), issued 2026-09-09. HPD violation 19202778
- Class B: Missing or broken smoke / CO detector, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. (B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C26, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''141'' (apt C26), issued 2026-09-09. HPD violation 19202784
- Class B: Missing or broken smoke / CO detector, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. (B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C26, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''141'' (apt C26), issued 2026-09-09. HPD violation 19202783
- Class B: Missing or broken smoke / CO detector, throughout the apartment, 4th floor. (B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT B44, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''153'' (apt B44), issued 2026-09-09. HPD violation 19202780
311 housing complaints
71 in the last 12 months, 338 in 5 years. Most common: Unsanitary Condition (19), Heat/Hot Water (18), Paint/Plaster (16), Plumbing (7), Door/Window (6).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 1 infested, 1 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 0 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
9 executed evictions in the last 3 years (24 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
101 of 133 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 101 in 2024, 132 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: KENSINGTON ASSOCIATES, LLC. Head officer: MATTHEW SCHMELZER. Managing agent: TRYAX REALTY MGT INC. This owner has 30 buildings on record, 9 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 22, 2026, valid through Sep 1, 2027.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 1020080006, HPD building ID 41289. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 135 St (2, 3), 5 min walk
- 145 St (3), 6 min walk
- 135 St (C, B), 7 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 16 open (4 class C, 7 class B, 5 class A). 1 rent-impairing | −15 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 71 | −14 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 9 | −6 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-27.