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139 West 15 Street · Manhattan · BBL 1007910019 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP0
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s1.5
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE A

The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 84% of 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 6-24-unit residential buildings is 16.3 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 1.9. In ZIP 10011, 68% of residential buildings hold an A and 5% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
B
C

Among 46,798 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

Open HPD violations5 total — 4 class C (immediately hazardous), 1 class B, 0 class A. Oldest open since 1988-11-22.

status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records

Patterns

No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.

1 bedbug-infested unit(s) reported in filings over the last three years.

What 311 hears from this address

5 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Illegal Dumping (2) · Street Condition (1) · Dirty Condition (1) · Lead (1).

Filed construction activity

No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1910)
YesSix or more residential units (8)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

2 of 3 signals present. This is the classic profile of a rent-stabilized building (pre-1974, 6+ units) — many units in such buildings remain stabilized. The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

Registered with HPD — the names behind the building

Registered owner(s)13915 REALTY LLC
Head officerNATHANIEL RAHAV
Managing agentCHELSMORE UNIVERSAL INC
Last registered2025-07-24

as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$3,675,000 $1,653,750
2026$3,155,000 $1,419,750
2027$3,246,000 $1,460,700

The city's market estimate has fallen 12% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Building systems

Heating fuelNATURALGAS

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Hurricane evacuation zone 6 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

Subway14 St — 1 2 3 F L M · 450 ft straight-line (about a 2-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
BusNearest boarding stop: W 14 St / 6 Av — M14A-SBS M14D-SBS · 450 ft · Select Bus Service
Citi BikeW 15 St & 7 Ave · 450 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: Sixth Avenue Elementary School
Middle: J.H.S. 104 Simon Baruch. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

139 West 15 Street

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Anything elseAnything else

5 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

The landlord's report card

Managed by CHELSMORE UNIVERSAL INC — 32 buildings, 1,040 units. Grades across the portfolio: A25 · B4 · C1. See the whole portfolio

BuildingBoroughUnitsGrade
245 Wadsworth Avenue MN131 C
78 7 Avenue MN112 A
312 West 93 Street MN109 B
351 West 44 Street MN79 A
360 West 45 Street MN76 A
231 West 25 Street MN69 A
131 West 15 Street MN34 A
559 West 188 Street MN32 B
565 West 188 Street MN30 A
315 West 14 Street MN30 A
251 West 15 Street MN29 A
351 West 29 Street MN27 A
317 West 30 Street MN26 A
562 West 189 Street MN23 A
139 West 14 Street MN23 A
78 West Washington Plce MN20 A
325 West 30 Street MN20 A
321 West 30 Street MN20 A
140 West 15 Street MN20 A
188 Wadsworth Avenue MN20 B
190 Wadsworth Avenue MN20 A
315 West 30 Street MN16 A
147 West 14 Street MN15 A
319 West 30 Street MN12 A
151 East 38 Street MN11 A
145 West 14 Street MN8 A
149 West 14 Street MN8 A
139 West 15 Street MN8 A
137 West 15 Street MN7 A
141 West 15 Street MN5 B
307 West 93 Street MN0 —
341 West 30 Street MN0 —

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $294,855 on 2020-01-06 (lender: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.), covering 3 lots — the amount covers all of them. Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2020-01-06Agreement $4,500,000 — from 13715 REALTY LLC; 14115 REALTY LLC; 13915 REALTY LLC to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. $4,500,000
2020-01-06Mortgage $294,856 — from 13715 REALTY LLC; 13915 REALTY LLC; 14115 REALTY LLC to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. $294,856
2015-01-06Mortgage $841,342 — from 13715 REALTY LLC; 13915 REALTY LLC; 14115 REALTY LLC to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. $841,342
2015-01-06Mortgage $4,375,000 — from 13715 REALTY LLC; 14115 REALTY LLC; 13915 REALTY LLC to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. $4,375,000
2015-01-06Agreement $4,375,000 — from 13715 REALTY LLC; 14115 REALTY LLC; 13915 REALTY LLC to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. $4,375,000
2011-02-10Agreement $3,800,000 — from 13915 REALTY LLC; 13715 REALTY LLC; 14115 REALTY LLC to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. $3,800,000
2011-02-10Mortgage $3,800,000 — from 14115 REALTY LLC; 13915 REALTY LLC; 13715 REALTY LLC to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. $3,800,000
2008-08-06Mortgage $1,895,105 — from 14115 REALTY, LLC; 13915 REALTY LLC; 13715 REALTY LLC to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK $1,895,105
2008-08-06Agreement $3,800,000 — from WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK to 13915 REALTY LLC; 14115 REALTY, LLC; 13715 REALTY LLC $3,800,000
2003-08-26Mortgage $485,241 — from 13715 REALTY LLC; 13915 REALTY LLC; 14115 REALTY LLC to INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY BANK $485,241
2001-01-22Mortgage $866,893 — from 14115 REALTY, LLC; 13915 REALTY CO.; 13715 REALTY CO. to ATLANTIC BANK OF NEWYORK $866,893
1991-04-11Mortgage $175,000 — from 13715 REALTY CO to QUEENS COUNTY SVGS BK $175,000
1991-04-11Mortgage $175,000 — from 13915 REALTY CO to QUEENS COUNTY SAVINGS BK $175,000

Ten-year activity

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YearEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
201703025
201800022
201901023
202003216
202108019
202202013
202302013
2024720211
202502013
202602035
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The last 12 months — 7 records

DateRecord
2026-09-09311: Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
2026-08-31311: Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
2026-08-10Boiler inspection
2026-03-26Air permit (REGISTRATION), fuel: NATURALGAS
2026-03-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-12-13Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-11-10Boiler inspection

The full timeline

2026
2026-09-09311: Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
2026-08-31311: Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
2026-08-10Boiler inspection
2026-03-26Air permit (REGISTRATION), fuel: NATURALGAS
2026-03-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2025
2025-12-13Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-11-10Boiler inspection
2025-07-09311: Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
2024
2024-12-04Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-11-26FDNY inspection (RISK)
2024-11-26FDNY inspection (E-CIDS)
2024-11-26FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2024-11-26FDNY inspection (AGED_OUT)
2024-11-24FDNY inspection (E-CIDS)
2024-11-24FDNY inspection (RISK)
2024-11-24FDNY inspection (AGED_OUT)
2024-10-17311: Dirty Condition — Syringes
2024-10-16Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-09-06Boiler inspection
2023
2023-12-05311: Street Condition — Plate Condition - Noisy
2023-12-02Bedbug filing: 1 infested units
2023-09-18Boiler inspection
2022
2022-12-03Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-09-27Boiler inspection
2022-02-20311: Noise — Noise, Barking Dog (NR5)
2021
2021-12-27Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-07-01Boiler inspection
2021-02-21Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-02-10Tenant complaint: PAINT/PLASTER — CEILING
2021-02-10Tenant complaint: PAINT/PLASTER — WALL
2021-02-10Tenant complaint: DOOR/WINDOW — WINDOW FRAME
2021-02-10Tenant complaint: WATER LEAK — DAMP SPOT
2021-02-10Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — MOLD
2021-02-02HPD litigation: Tenant Action
2020
2020-11-18311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2020-11-18Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2020-06-24Boiler inspection
2020-04-17Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2020-01-06Agreement $4,500,000 — from 13715 REALTY LLC; 14115 REALTY LLC; 13915 REALTY LLC to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.$4,500,000
2020-01-06Mortgage $294,856 — from 13715 REALTY LLC; 13915 REALTY LLC; 14115 REALTY LLC to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.$294,856
2019
2019-03-27Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-03-19Boiler inspection
2019-03-07311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2018
2018-08-09Boiler inspection
2018-07-25Rodent inspection: Passed
2017
2017-09-06Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-03-28HPD class B: § 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF BEDBUGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3F, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOU
2017-03-09311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2017-03-09Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2017-01-19Rodent inspection: Passed
2016
2016-08-15311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2016-08-15Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2016-07-20311: Water Conservation — Wasting Faucets,Sinks,Flushometer,Urinal,Etc. - Private Residence (CWR)
2015
2015-12-08311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2015-12-08Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2015-11-25Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2015-11-10Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2015-09-11311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2015-09-11Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2015-06-21311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2015-06-21Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2015-01-06Mortgage $841,342 — from 13715 REALTY LLC; 13915 REALTY LLC; 14115 REALTY LLC to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.$841,342
2015-01-06Mortgage $4,375,000 — from 13715 REALTY LLC; 14115 REALTY LLC; 13915 REALTY LLC to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.$4,375,000
2015-01-06Agreement $4,375,000 — from 13715 REALTY LLC; 14115 REALTY LLC; 13915 REALTY LLC to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.$4,375,000
2014
2014-06-04HPD class B: SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT
2014-06-04HPD class B: SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3F, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM
2014-06-04HPD class B: SECTION 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3F, 2nd S
2014-06-01311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2014-06-01Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2014-03-15311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2014-03-15Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2013
2013-01-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2012
2012-08-15Rodent inspection: Passed
2011
2011-07-05Rodent inspection: Passed
2011-06-07Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2011-02-10Agreement $3,800,000 — from 13915 REALTY LLC; 13715 REALTY LLC; 14115 REALTY LLC to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.$3,800,000
2011-02-10Mortgage $3,800,000 — from 14115 REALTY LLC; 13915 REALTY LLC; 13715 REALTY LLC to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.$3,800,000
2010
2010-03-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2009
2009-11-18DOB complaint, category ?
2009-09-19DOB complaint, category ?
2009-06-10DOB complaint, category ?
2008
2008-08-06Mortgage $1,895,105 — from 14115 REALTY, LLC; 13915 REALTY LLC; 13715 REALTY LLC to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK$1,895,105
2008-08-06Mortgage assigned — from SOVEREIGN BANK to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK
2008-08-06TL&R — from SOVEREIGN BANK
2008-08-06Agreement $3,800,000 — from WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK to 13915 REALTY LLC; 14115 REALTY, LLC; 13715 REALTY LLC$3,800,000
2008-03-31HPD class B: SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE
2008-03-26Tenant complaint: PAINT/PLASTER — WALL
2008-03-26Tenant complaint: NONCONST — VERMIN
2005
2005-06-02DOB complaint, category ?
2003
2003-08-26Agreement — from 13715 REALTY LLC; 14115 REALTY LLC; 13915 REALTY LLC to INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY BANK
2003-08-26Mortgage $485,241 — from 13715 REALTY LLC; 13915 REALTY LLC; 14115 REALTY LLC to INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY BANK$485,241
2003-08-26Mortgage assigned — from ATLANTIC BANK OF NEW YORK to INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY BANK
2003-08-26DEEDO — from 13915 REALTY CO. to 13915 REALTY LLC
2003-08-26AL&R — from 14115 REALTY LLC; 13915 REALTY LLC; 13715 REALTY LLC to INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY BANK
2001
2001-01-24Agreement — from 13915 REALTY CO. to 14115 REALTY LLC
2001-01-22Agreement — from 14115 REALTY, LLC; 13915 REALTY CO.; 13715 REALTY CO. to ATLANTIC BANK OF NEWYORK
2001-01-22Mortgage $866,893 — from 14115 REALTY, LLC; 13915 REALTY CO.; 13715 REALTY CO. to ATLANTIC BANK OF NEWYORK$866,893
2001-01-22Mortgage assigned — from QUEENS COUNTY SAVINGS BANK to ATLANTIC BANK OF NEWYORK
1997
1997-09-30Agreement — from PRICE, JOAN; PRICE, SELMA to RAHAV, MICHAEL; RAHAV, JOAN PRICE
1997-05-14Permit PL — ISSUED
1996
1996-08-12Permit EW — ISSUED
1994
1994-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1993
1993-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1991
1991-04-11Mortgage $175,000 — from 13715 REALTY CO to QUEENS COUNTY SVGS BK$175,000
1991-04-11Mortgage $175,000 — from 13915 REALTY CO to QUEENS COUNTY SAVINGS BK$175,000
1989
1989-05-12HPD class C: SECTION 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES KITCHEN & BATHROOM 2 STY FRONT APT 2F. LOCATED AT APT 2F
1989-05-12HPD class C: SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNE
1989-05-12HPD class C: SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM CELLAR DOOR LOCKED.
1989-02-10Deed — from LEAVY, FRANCES EST/; WOODWARD, SANDRA ADM; PETRUSKA, MICHAEL ADM to 13915 REALTY CO
1989-02-03RTXL — from LEAVY, FRANCES
1988
1988-11-22HPD class C: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF RODENTS FRONT YARD TO GARBAGE STORAGE AREA.

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