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15-17 WEST 139 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10037 · BIN 1083988 · Harlem (North) · On record since Aug 28, 1990 · Built 1959

NeighborhoodⓘHarlem (North)
About average for Harlem (North)
More complaints than 59% of residential buildings in Harlem (North) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
59th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have decreased in recent years
↓ Down 50% in the last 2 years (5 vs 10 prior 2 yrs)
20100'21'25
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
About as many serious complaints as similar buildings
49 Priority A and B complaints over 36 years — 1.8 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
1.8/yr52nd pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1990
75
1 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
14
Total Priority Bⓘ
35
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
0%
0 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Aug 28, 1990. Latest: Nov 18, 2025.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
75total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Mar 14, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 10, 2010

Buildings violation(s) served

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Oct 19, 2009

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDNov 2, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 28, 2009

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 24, 2009

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 6, 2008

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDOct 6, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 10, 2008

Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit

23

BCLOSEDOct 6, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 4, 2008

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDOct 3, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 4, 2008

Adjacent Buildings – Not Protected

03

ACLOSEDAug 6, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 14, 2008

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJun 6, 2008

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 15, 2007

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDDec 17, 2007

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 20, 2006

Demolition – Unsafe/Illegal/Mechanical Demo

12

ACLOSEDOct 26, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 7, 2006

Curb Cut/Driveway/Carport – Illegal

35

DCLOSEDJul 14, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 27, 2005

Vent/Exhaust – Illegal/Improper

53

DCLOSEDJan 4, 2006

Ecb & buildings violations served

Dec 13, 2005

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDDec 30, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 17, 2005

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMar 30, 2006

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Sep 19, 2005

Contrary to LL58/87 (Handicap Access)

77

CCLOSEDNov 21, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 11, 2004

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDDec 13, 2004

Complaint referred to housing preservation and development (hpd)

Dec 12, 2003

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDMar 14, 2005

Buildings violation(s) served

Aug 1, 2003

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDAug 1, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 1, 2003

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDAug 8, 2003

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 8, 2002

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDAug 19, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 26, 2001

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 25, 2001

Buildings violation(s) served

Feb 8, 2000

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMar 6, 2000

Buildings violation(s) served

Mar 24, 1998

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDMar 31, 1998

Buildings violation(s) prepared & attempt to serve will be made

Jan 13, 1993

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDApr 8, 1997

Complaint resolved by periodic inspection

Aug 28, 1990

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDSep 10, 1990

Buildings violation(s) served

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