15 West 139 Street,Manhattan, NY 10037
259 Units
•Built in 1959
•16 Floors
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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 147 violations which is 0.56 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is better than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
23Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
95Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
29Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Apr 16, 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 25, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 15a, 14th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at northNov sent out
Mar 25, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq.ft at window stool in the bathroom located at apt 15a, 14th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at northNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Jan 11, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 3 sq.ft at window stool in the bathroom located at apt 6a, 6th story, 4th apartment from south at westNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Jan 09, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 5th apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Sep 03, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective inoperative intercom system from vestibule to apartment located at apt 12e, 12th story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jun 22, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 16m, 16th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jun 22, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective door knob at entrance in the 4th room from north located at apt 16m, 16th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jun 18, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: refit door in the bathroom located at apt 16m, 16th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jun 18, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 16m, 16th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jun 18, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective window sill in the 1st room from north located at apt 16m, 16th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Mar 22, 2023Section 27-2026 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 14a, 13th story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Mar 22, 2023Section 27-2026 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 14a, 13th story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Mar 22, 2023Section 27-2026 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 14a, 13th story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Mar 22, 2023Section 27-2005 adm code properly secure the loose hinges at closet door in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 14a, 13th story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Feb 14, 2023Section 27-2011 adm code cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mold at ceramic tiles at west wall and south wall approx 10 sq feet in the bathroom located at apt 14c, 13th story, 6th apartment from south at westNov sent out
Jan 06, 2023Section 27-2005 adm code refit closet doors in the foyer located at apt 5m, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at southNot complied with
Jul 06, 2022Section 27-2065 adm code provide ventilation for water closet compartment and/or bathroom and file application for approval before doing work defective in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt ls, 1st bsmt-apt from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Mar 03, 2022Section 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall and at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 9b, 10th story, 5th apartment from north at eastFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Jan 28, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code refit misaligned door at hinges in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Jul 27, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the closet ceiling in the foyer located at apt ls, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Jan 23, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls inside the closet in the private hallway located at apt 11m, 11th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Oct 30, 2013Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings , all walls and trim throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 5s, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at southFirst 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
3.25 stars
New owners suck
Former Tenant
Pros:
The neighbors are wonderful
Cons:
Management is so unorganized and (c) openigloo ...
Advice to owner:
Take down the scaffolding that’s not being used
3.5 stars
Hit or miss gamble
Former Tenant
Pros:
Most units have new appliances
AC (c) openigloo...
Cons:
They keep raising my rent (c) openigloo saying ...
Advice to owner:
AC in the elevators and halls
Get reliable laun...
4.125 stars
Not bad, Not great!
Former Tenant
Pros:
Location provides great convenience for (c) ope...
Cons:
Packages are stolen even in (c) openigloo the p...
3.5 stars
Roaches in the summer, super is super rude
Former Tenant
Pros:
Nice, updated apartments with nice (c) openiglo...
Cons:
Roaches seem to never stop (c) openigloo during...
Advice to owner:
Get a better super.
3.5 stars
Renovated with roaches
Former Tenant
Pros:
Renovated, nice appliances, close to (c) openig...
Cons:
Roaches during the summer, close (c) openigloo ...
Advice to owner:
Be more responsive
2.375 stars
Need better security
Former Tenant
Pros:
Clean for the most part
Cons:
Packages hot stolen from package (c) openigloo ...
Advice to owner:
You need better security