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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.

Activity TrendsLast 5 years

Complaint rate has been consistent over time

→ Stable in the last 2 years (26 vs 25 prior 2 yrs)

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.

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

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

Top complaint types

Complaint log

216total

Active only All

Date

Complaint type

Priority

Status

Closed

Outcome

Oct 16, 2006

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

23

B

CLOSED

Oct 24, 2006

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BCLOSED

Oct 16, 2006

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

23

Closed Oct 24, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jul 19, 2006

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

23

Closed Jul 31, 2006

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED

May 14, 2006

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

23

Closed May 22, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Feb 24, 2006

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

23

Closed Mar 3, 2006

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Jan 9, 2006

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

23

Closed Jan 17, 2006

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED

Mar 19, 2005

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

23

Closed Mar 23, 2005

Ecb & buildings violations served

BCLOSED

Jul 7, 2004

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Jul 16, 2004

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED

Aug 12, 2002

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Sep 16, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

May 30, 2002

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

Closed Jun 7, 2002

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DCLOSED

May 30, 2000

Zoning: Non-Conforming

55

Closed Jun 15, 2000

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

ACLOSED

Apr 10, 2000

Elevator: Danger Condition/Shaft Open/Unguarded

62

Closed Apr 28, 2000

Buildings violation(s) served

CCLOSED

Aug 27, 1996

C of O – Not Being Complied With

32

Closed Sep 4, 1996

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

BCLOSED

Aug 24, 1995

Illegal Social Club

51

Closed Jul 22, 1996

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED

May 24, 1995

Structural Stability Affected

43

Closed Jun 5, 1995

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED

Sep 12, 1994

Certificate of Occupancy – None/Illegal/Contrary to CO

31

Closed Oct 25, 1994

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

BCLOSED

Oct 1, 1991

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

Closed Dec 27, 1991

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection