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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 60% of residential buildings in Harlem (North) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
60th 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
Nov 18, 2025

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDDec 26, 2025
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Complaint referred to department of environmental protection(dep)

Nov 3, 2025

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

23

BCLOSEDNov 3, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 24, 2024

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDOct 27, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 16, 2024

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

23

BCLOSEDSep 17, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 26, 2024

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDMay 2, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 15, 2024

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

23

BCLOSEDMar 18, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 8, 2023

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJan 25, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Nov 6, 2023

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDNov 13, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 30, 2023

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJan 9, 2024

Please see complaint number

Oct 2, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDOct 3, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Sep 20, 2023

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDSep 25, 2023

Please see complaint number

Aug 25, 2023

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDSep 22, 2023

Ecb violation served

Aug 4, 2023

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDSep 25, 2023

Please see complaint number

Jul 3, 2023

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

23

BCLOSEDJul 6, 2023

Ecb violation served

Jun 20, 2023

Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident

1E

ACLOSEDJun 21, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 16, 2023

Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident

1E

ACLOSEDJun 18, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 4, 2023

Facade (LL11/98) – Unsafe Notification

2L

DACTIVEJun 16, 2023

Ll11 unsafe - initiated

Jul 27, 2021

Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling

7J

BCLOSEDJul 27, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 3, 2021

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDJul 28, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 3, 2021

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDSep 1, 2021

Please see complaint number

Dec 30, 2020

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDFeb 11, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 6, 2020

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDAug 18, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 6, 2020

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDAug 18, 2020

Please see complaint number

Dec 16, 2019

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDFeb 6, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 19, 2019

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDAug 20, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 7, 2019

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDMay 15, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 7, 2018

Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service

6S

CCLOSEDAug 21, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 4, 2018

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDAug 21, 2018

Please see complaint number

Jun 8, 2018

Privately Owned Public Space/Non-Compliance

78

BCLOSEDJul 13, 2018

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

Mar 20, 2018

Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property

6M

CCLOSEDApr 20, 2018

Ecb violation served

Feb 16, 2018

Excavation – Undermining Adjacent Building

14

ACLOSEDFeb 16, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 9, 2018

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDFeb 16, 2018

Ecb violation served

Feb 8, 2018

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDFeb 9, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 28, 2017

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDAug 29, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 3, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJul 7, 2016

Ecb violation served

Apr 9, 2016

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDMay 26, 2016

Ecb violation served

Nov 7, 2014

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 15, 2015

Stop work order fully rescinded n

Oct 27, 2014

Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone

74

CCLOSEDMar 30, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 26, 2014

Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (over 6-stories/75FT)

21

BCLOSEDJun 28, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Dec 16, 2013

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDApr 7, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 4, 2012

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDJan 15, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 27, 2012

Failure to Maintain

73

CCLOSEDJan 15, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

May 15, 2012

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDMay 16, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Apr 17, 2011

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 22, 2011

Buildings violation(s) served

Mar 28, 2011

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDMar 28, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 27, 2011

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 22, 2011

Please see complaint number

Nov 19, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 22, 2011

Please see complaint number

Nov 16, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDAug 22, 2011

Please see complaint number

Oct 19, 2010

Elevator: Defective/Inoperative

63

BCLOSEDJun 22, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jul 26, 2010

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDJul 26, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 18, 2025
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Dec 26, 2025

Complaint referred to department of environmental protection(dep)

BCLOSED
Nov 3, 2025
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Nov 3, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Oct 24, 2024
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Oct 27, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Sep 16, 2024
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Sep 17, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 26, 2024
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed May 2, 2025

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 15, 2024
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Mar 18, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Nov 8, 2023
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Jan 25, 2024

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Nov 6, 2023
Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit
58
Closed Nov 13, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Oct 30, 2023
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Jan 9, 2024

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 2, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Oct 3, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Sep 20, 2023
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Sep 25, 2023

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Aug 25, 2023
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Sep 22, 2023

Ecb violation served

CCLOSED
Aug 4, 2023
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Sep 25, 2023

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jul 3, 2023
Sidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold – Inadequate/Defective/None/No Permit
23
Closed Jul 6, 2023

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Jun 20, 2023
Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident
1E
Closed Jun 21, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jun 16, 2023
Suspended (Hanging) Scaffolds – No Permit/License/Dangerous/Accident
1E
Closed Jun 18, 2023

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

DACTIVE
May 4, 2023
Facade (LL11/98) – Unsafe Notification
2L
Closed Jun 16, 2023

Ll11 unsafe - initiated

BCLOSED
Jul 27, 2021
Work Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling
7J
Closed Jul 27, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 3, 2021
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Jul 28, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 3, 2021
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Sep 1, 2021

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Dec 30, 2020
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Feb 11, 2021

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 6, 2020
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Aug 18, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 6, 2020
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Aug 18, 2020

Please see complaint number

CCLOSED
Dec 16, 2019
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Feb 6, 2020

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 19, 2019
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Aug 20, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Apr 7, 2019
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed May 15, 2019

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 7, 2018
Elevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
6S
Closed Aug 21, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Aug 4, 2018
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Aug 21, 2018

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Jun 8, 2018
Privately Owned Public Space/Non-Compliance
78
Closed Jul 13, 2018

Complaint unsubstantiated based on department records

CCLOSED
Mar 20, 2018
Elevator: Multiple Devices on Property
6M
Closed Apr 20, 2018

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Feb 16, 2018
Excavation – Undermining Adjacent Building
14
Closed Feb 16, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Feb 9, 2018
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Feb 16, 2018

Ecb violation served

ACLOSED
Feb 8, 2018
Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected
30
Closed Feb 9, 2018

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Aug 28, 2017
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Aug 29, 2017

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jul 3, 2016
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jul 7, 2016

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Apr 9, 2016
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed May 26, 2016

Ecb violation served

BCLOSED
Nov 7, 2014
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 15, 2015

Stop work order fully rescinded n

CCLOSED
Oct 27, 2014
Illegal Commercial/Manufacturing Use in Residential Zone
74
Closed Mar 30, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Jun 26, 2014
Safety Net/Guard Rail – Damaged/Inadequate/None (over 6-stories/75FT)
21
Closed Jun 28, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Dec 16, 2013
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Apr 7, 2014

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Oct 4, 2012
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Jan 15, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

CCLOSED
Jul 27, 2012
Failure to Maintain
73
Closed Jan 15, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
May 15, 2012
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed May 16, 2012

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Apr 17, 2011
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 22, 2011

Buildings violation(s) served

BCLOSED
Mar 28, 2011
Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)
05
Closed Mar 28, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

BCLOSED
Mar 27, 2011
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 22, 2011

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 19, 2010
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 22, 2011

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Nov 16, 2010
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Aug 22, 2011

Please see complaint number

BCLOSED
Oct 19, 2010
Elevator: Defective/Inoperative
63
Closed Jun 22, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

ACLOSED
Jul 26, 2010
Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
37
Closed Jul 26, 2010

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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