619 West 140 Street,Manhattan, NY 10031
46 Units
•Built in 1926
•6 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
299 complaints
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Open Violations
A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from
NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development validates and confirms a complaint made to 311.
The violations listed below are open violations that have yet to be addressed or have not been confirmed
as resolved by the city.
This building has a total of 503 violations which is 10.93 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
56Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
294Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
152Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Missing information/filings
1Class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Apr 02, 2024(a) § hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Mar 08, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Feb 28, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the riser in the kitchen located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Jan 22, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4 sq feet at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at westNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Dec 17, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Dec 13, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 6f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Dec 13, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 6f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Oct 23, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings at public hall, 6th storyNov sent out
Oct 23, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings at public hall, 4th storyNov sent out
Aug 18, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at pipe riser in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 02, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code replace with standard wire glass the present glass at vestibute door , 1st storyNov sent out
May 01, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
May 01, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls in the kitchen located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
May 01, 2023Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood panelingat all walls in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
May 01, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Mar 16, 2023(a) � hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpd's website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Mar 15, 2023Section 27-2005 adm code refit door in the entrance located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Mar 15, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Mar 15, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the 1st living room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Mar 15, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Mar 15, 2023Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at riser pipe in the bathroom located at apt 6f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Mar 15, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 6g, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Feb 20, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Jan 27, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department fire retardant material at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Oct 14, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code refit door at east wall at public hall, 5th story, section at northeastNov sent out
Sep 13, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the riser at the north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , 1st section from north at eastNov sent out
Sep 13, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls, trimming and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 30, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls at bulkhead at public hall, 6th story, section at southNov sent out
Apr 28, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 6b, 6th storyNov sent out
Apr 26, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code refit door in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Feb 16, 2022(a) � hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpd?s website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Oct 21, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the riser at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Oct 05, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code provide a proper seat for water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Aug 11, 2021Section 27-2041 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door .. in the entrance located at apt 6a, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 11, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation all risers and radiators in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 11, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all wood surfaces in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jun 07, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation all risers and radiators in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Jun 07, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all wood surfaces in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Oct 19, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom , the 2nd room from east at north, the 2nd room from east at south, the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Oct 16, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls, ceiling and trim throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Aug 21, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code refit the counter top to sink base cabinet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at southNot complied with
Aug 21, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the riser pipe in the bathroom located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at southNot complied with
Aug 20, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 2nd room from north at west, the bathroom located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Aug 20, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Aug 20, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Jun 09, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Jun 09, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 2nd room from north at east, the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
May 23, 2019Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 6f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
May 17, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing electrical outlet safety covers at public hall, 1st storyNot complied with
Oct 30, 2018Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 1st room from north located at apt 6f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Oct 30, 2018Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 6f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Sep 30, 2018Section 27-2005 adm code provide escutcheon plate at riser in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Jun 27, 2017Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the south wall steam riser in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southNot complied with
May 12, 2016Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
May 12, 2016Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
May 12, 2016Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the foyer located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
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Building Ratings
Water Pressure
Water Pressure: 5
Cleanliness
Cleanliness: 3
Pest Control
Pest Control: 2
Heat
Heat: 5
Noise Levels
Noise Levels: 4
Owner Responsiveness
Owner Responsiveness: 5
Neighbors
Neighbors: 5
Garbage Management
Garbage Management: 5
Renter Recommendations
60% of renters recommend this building
60% of renters approve of this owner
Rents and Deposits
95% of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.
Reviews
2.75 stars
Not the best place to live
Former Tenant
Pros:
Quite building with neighbors who (c) openigloo...
Cons:
Landlord was very hard to (c) openigloo get in ...
Advice to owner:
Please do a better job of taking care of your p...
2.5 stars
Run, don't walk away!
Former Tenant
Pros:
Most residents are not noisy
Cons:
Heat - it's either hot (c) openigloo or cold. ...
Advice to owner:
Sell it to someone who will care for it
2.875 stars
decent building, unreliable landlord
Former Tenant
Pros:
sturdy, garbage maintenance, sometimes helpful ...
Cons:
bugs, littered stairwells, ceilings falling (c)...
3.875 stars
Tricky landlord and admin
Former Tenant
Pros:
It is clean, drug free, (c) openigloo good heater
Cons:
Landlord over charge and if (c) openigloo u don...
Advice to owner:
They should treat old tenants better and make p...