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640 WEST 139 STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10031 · BIN 1079500 · Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill · On record since Oct 1, 1991 · Built 1910

NeighborhoodⓘHamilton Heights-Sugar…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill
More complaints than 98% of residential buildings in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
98th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaint rate has been consistent over time
→ Stable in the last 2 years (26 vs 25 prior 2 yrs)
50250'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
157 Priority A and B complaints over 35 years — 8.7 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
8.7/yr97th pct(med. 0.1/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 1991
216
3 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
30
Total Priority Bⓘ
127
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
18%
11 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Oct 1, 1991. Latest: Jul 30, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrs
Complaint log
216total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jul 30, 2026

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CACTIVE—
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A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
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Jul 19, 2026

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CACTIVE——
Jul 1, 2026

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CACTIVE——
Jun 25, 2026

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJul 1, 2026

Ecb violation served

May 19, 2026

Local Law Audits

6Y

DCLOSEDMay 20, 2026

Ecb violation served

Mar 27, 2026

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDApr 3, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 25, 2026

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDApr 8, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 25, 2026

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDMar 26, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 25, 2026

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMar 27, 2026

Please see complaint number

Mar 25, 2026

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDMar 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 20, 2026

Local Law Audits

6Y

DCLOSEDMar 20, 2026

Partial stop work order p

Mar 19, 2026

Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits

83

BCLOSEDMar 25, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 19, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 19, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 19, 2026

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 19, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 18, 2026

Local Law Audits

6Y

DCLOSEDMar 18, 2026

Ecb violation served

Mar 14, 2026

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 6, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 12, 2026

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 2, 2026

Ecb violation served

Feb 11, 2026

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDFeb 13, 2026

Ecb violation served

Feb 4, 2026

Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)

85

CCLOSEDMar 9, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 8, 2026

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDFeb 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 30, 2025

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDMar 11, 2026

Ecb violation served

Nov 20, 2025

Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress

76

ACLOSEDNov 25, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 20, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDApr 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 13, 2025

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 3, 2025

Ecb violation served

Nov 12, 2024

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDApr 3, 2025

Please see complaint number

Oct 26, 2024

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDNov 14, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 31, 2024

Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)

1X

BCLOSEDJun 4, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 30, 2024

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDMay 30, 2024

Partial vacate order issued p

Apr 8, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 9, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Apr 5, 2024

Illegal Conversion

45

BCLOSEDApr 10, 2024

Please see complaint number

Apr 3, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 4, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 28, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 28, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 23, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 26, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 22, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 22, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 14, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 15, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 14, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 15, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 6, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDMar 11, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Mar 5, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDApr 1, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Feb 11, 2024

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDFeb 12, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 27, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJan 29, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 23, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJan 25, 2024

Please see complaint number

Nov 22, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJan 25, 2024

Please see complaint number

Oct 31, 2023

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDOct 31, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 13, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDNov 15, 2023

Please see complaint number

Jul 13, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDSep 14, 2023

Ecb violation served

Jun 16, 2023

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDJul 6, 2023

Ecb violation served

May 24, 2023

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDMay 25, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 23, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDMay 25, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 14, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDMay 17, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 11, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDMay 11, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CACTIVE
Jul 30, 2026
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
CACTIVE
Jul 19, 2026
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
CACTIVE
Jul 1, 2026
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
CCLOSED
Jun 25, 2026
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jul 1, 2026

Ecb violation served

DCLOSED
May 19, 2026
Local Law Audits
6Y
Closed May 20, 2026

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Mar 27, 2026
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Apr 3, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 25, 2026
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Apr 8, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Mar 25, 2026
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed Mar 26, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 25, 2026
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Mar 27, 2026

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Mar 25, 2026
After Hours Work – Illegal
04
Closed Mar 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Mar 20, 2026
Local Law Audits
6Y
Closed Mar 20, 2026

Partial stop work order p

BCLOSED
Mar 19, 2026
Construction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits
83
Closed Mar 25, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 19, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 19, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 19, 2026
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 19, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED
Mar 18, 2026
Local Law Audits
6Y
Closed Mar 18, 2026

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Mar 14, 2026
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Apr 6, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Mar 12, 2026
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Apr 2, 2026

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Feb 11, 2026
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Feb 13, 2026

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Feb 4, 2026
Failure to Retain Water/Improper Drainage (LL103/89)
85
Closed Mar 9, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jan 8, 2026
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Feb 27, 2026

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 30, 2025
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Mar 11, 2026

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Nov 20, 2025
Unlicensed/Illegal/Improper Plumbing Work In-Progress
76
Closed Nov 25, 2025

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 20, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Apr 24, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Feb 13, 2025
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Apr 3, 2025

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Nov 12, 2024
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Apr 3, 2025

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 26, 2024
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Nov 14, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 31, 2024
Construction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)
1X
Closed Jun 4, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 30, 2024
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed May 30, 2024

Partial vacate order issued p

BCLOSED
Apr 8, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 9, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Apr 5, 2024
Illegal Conversion
45
Closed Apr 10, 2024

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Apr 3, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 4, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 28, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 28, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 23, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 26, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 22, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 22, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 14, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 15, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 14, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 15, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 6, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Mar 11, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Mar 5, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Apr 1, 2024

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

BCLOSED
Feb 11, 2024
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Feb 12, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 27, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jan 29, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 23, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jan 25, 2024

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Nov 22, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jan 25, 2024

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 31, 2023
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Oct 31, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Sep 13, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Nov 15, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Jul 13, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Sep 14, 2023

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Jun 16, 2023
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Jul 6, 2023

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
May 24, 2023
Work Contrary to Stop Work Order
86
Closed May 25, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 23, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed May 25, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 14, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed May 17, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
May 11, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed May 11, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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