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120 WEST 139 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10030

120 WEST 139 STREET, Manhattan, NY, 10030 is a 20-unit rental building in Harlem, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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120 WEST
139 STREET
  1. Rental intelligence
  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
  4. Tenant Reviews
  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
  9. History
  10. Similar buildings
  11. FAQ
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Harlem · 10030
Neighborhood overview
Harlem→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 10030
See full breakdown→
Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in Harlem
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Harlem· 0.27 miHamilton Heights· 0.87 miHarlem· 1.17 miHarlem· 1.3 miWashington Heights· 1.45 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes
rent stabilized
20
stabilized units
2024
since
Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.
08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

120 WEST 139 STREET — Rent Intelligence for Harlem, NYC

Harlem · Manhattan, NY, 10030
Built 19105 floors20 unitsBBL 1020070047
Current rent range
$1,828 – $3,829 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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Verified reviewsM6Owned byMPLP 6 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPANY, INC.6 bldgs
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Rent fairnessExcellent
Livability—
LandlordConcerning
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations169last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units20DHCR records
Building age116 ybuilt 1910
311 complaints92last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · February 2026

Studio
$2,150/mo
1 BR
$2,210/mo
2 BR
$2,480/mo
3 BR
$3,100/mo
4 BR
$3,330/mo
This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
April
Most expensive
November
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~15% by timing your move to April.

Units Historic Rent 2 listings

Studio$1,5004 listings
2 Bed$1,5004 listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

Studio
$2,200
$2,200
1 Bed
$2,210
$2,175 – $2,375
2 Bed
$2,480
$2,975 – $3,623
3 Bed
$3,795
$3,795
4 Bed
$17,000
$17,000
$250$9.6k$19k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Manhattan
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Harlem
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$2,589
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
1.3%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
12%
asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi
223 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
96
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
67
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
60
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
3369
311 noise, rats, bedbug history
Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report
02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Worsening
2620137020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 169311 Complaints 92DOB Filings 7Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

169 total
  • Pest Infestation
    35
  • Paint/Plaster
    27
  • Smoke/CO Detector
    26
  • Water Leak
    18
  • Door/Lock
    14

311Top Complaints

92 total
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION
    40
  • HEAT/HOT WATER
    25
  • Noise - Residential
    23
  • DOOR/WINDOW
    11
  • GENERAL
    9

DOBTop Filings

7 total
  • DOB Violations
    7

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(13 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class ANOV SENT OUTApr 29, 2026

    (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.

  • Class ANOV SENT OUTApr 16, 2026

    § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MEDICINE CABINET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 10F, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

  • Class BNOV SENT OUTApr 16, 2026

    § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOW PANE AT LOWER SASH OF 2ND WINDOW FROM SOUTH AT WEST IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 20, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

  • Class BNOV SENT OUTApr 16, 2026

    § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCES AT LOWER SASH OF 2ND WINDOW FROM SOUTH AT WEST IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 20, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

  • Class CNOV SENT OUTApr 16, 2026

    § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) EAST WALL, WEST WALL IN THE 5th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 20, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

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03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

1 amenity
OTHER
  • Fios Available
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

MPLP 6 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPANY, INC.

Portfolio of 6 buildingsOWNER: MATTHEW ROONEYMail: 170 Froehlich Farm Blvd, Woodbury, NY, 11797

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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Portfolio Grade
C+5.6
Averaged across 6 buildings
6
buildings
2.8
avg score / 5
C+
portfolio grade
5
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 6 total

See all 6 →
  • B+118 WEST 139 STREETManhattan7.8 / 10
  • B281 WEST 118 STREETManhattan7.2 / 10
  • B30 WEST 132 STREETManhattan6.6 / 10
  • F45 ST NICHOLAS AVENUEManhattan0.6 / 10
  • —122 WEST 139 STREETManhattan— / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1910Building constructed20 units · 5 floors
  2. nowMPLP 6 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPANY, INC.Owner of record per HPD registration · manages 6 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

120 WEST 139 STREET · Manhattan · 40.817° N, -73.940° W
44
Walk
20
Transit
37
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby7 min
7 schools nearby5 min
The neighborhood

Harlem

Strivers' Row and the surrounding blocks of central Harlem showcase some of Manhattan's most beautiful row houses, originally built for the Black elite in the early 1900s. The neighborhood retains a strong sense of community pride while welcoming a wave of new residents.

1,595buildings tracked4.1avg LucidIQ$2,300median 1BR
31,268population$48kmedian income86%renters
HistoricBrownstonesCommunity PrideResidentialEvolving
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1910
Building constructed
20 units · 5 floors · class C4
2024
Rent stabilization on file
20 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: MPLP 6 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND COMPANY, INC.
Portfolio includes 6 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • HPDLOWApr 29, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR

  • 311MEDIUMApr 16, 2026

    Water System — Hydrant Running (WC3)

  • HPDMEDIUMApr 16, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCES AT LOWER SASH OF 2ND WINDOW FROM SOUTH

  • HPDMEDIUMApr 16, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCK AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 10

  • HPDLOWApr 16, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE UPPER ESCUTCHEON PLATE AT THE WEST 1 STEAM RISER IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH

  • HPDLOWApr 16, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MEDICINE CABINET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED

  • HPDLOWApr 16, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INTERCOM SYSTEM FROM BUILDING ENTRANCE DOOR TO TENANTS

  • HPDHIGHApr 16, 2026

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATION

  • HPDLOWApr 16, 2026

    HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN T

  • HPDHIGHApr 16, 2026

    HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEE

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,828 – $2,473
    2% belowArea: $2,200
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,879 – $2,542
    4% belowArea: $2,300
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,108 – $2,852
    17% belowArea: $2,999
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $2,635 – $3,565
    18% belowArea: $3,795
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $2,831 – $3,829
    80% belowArea: $17,000
Compared to median rents in 10030

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

Strivers' Row and the surrounding blocks of central Harlem showcase some of Manhattan's most beautiful row houses, originally built for the Black elite in the early 1900s. The neighborhood retains a strong sense of community pride while welcoming a wave of new residents.

HistoricBrownstonesCommunity PrideResidentialEvolving

Energy Score

100
High EfficiencyENERGY STAR Score
Site EUI28.4 kBtu/ft²
GHG Emissions26.69 tCO2e
2024 benchmarking data

Walkability & Transit

20
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 7 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • 5 AV/W 135 STM1
    0.4 mi7 min
  • MALCOLM X BLVD/W 132 STM7M102
    0.4 mi8 min
  • E 135 ST/MADISON AVM1Bx33
    0.4 mi8 min
  • E 135 ST/MADISON AVBx33
    0.4 mi8 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • P.s. 175 Henry H GarnetElementary
    0.2 mi5 min
  • Thurgood Marshall Academy For Learning And Social ChangeSecondary
    0.2 mi5 min
  • P.s. 197 John B. RusswurmElementary
    0.3 mi6 min
  • P.s. 092 Mary Mcleod BethuneElementary
    0.3 mi7 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Success Academy Charter Ms Harlem North CentralCharter
    0.2 mi5 min
  • Harlem Village Academy North Charter SchoolK-12
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Global Community Charter SchoolElementary
    0.3 mi6 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • St Mark The Evangelist SchoolElementary
    0.2 mi3 min
  • St Charles Borromeo SchoolElementary
    0.2 mi4 min
  • Fellowship Of Learning SchoolElementary
    0.5 mi10 min

Safety & Crime

0
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 10030
Violent197
Property606
Quality-of-life1,834
Total incidents2,200
PRECINCT
Top precinct#32
NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1910
Floors5
Total units20
Rent-stab units20
ClassC4
BBL1020070047

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