640 WEST 139 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10031

Built 19106 floors63 unitsBBL 1020870050

Current rent range

$3,100 – $3,800 / mo

2 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized

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★★★★★3.69 reviews

Verified reviews6ROwned by618 RIVERSIDE DRIVE OWNERS INC.1 bldg

640 WEST 139 STREET

Manhattan, NY, 10031

HPD violations211last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews93.6 ★ avg

Rent-stab units63DHCR records

Building age116 ybuilt 1910

311 complaints460last 7 years

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Manhattan · March 2026

2 BR

$3,100/mo

3 listings

3 BR

$3,800/mo

6 listings

This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

March

Most expensive

May

JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~11% by timing your move to March.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Manhattan

2 Bed3 listings

$3,775 – $3,775median $3,100

3 Bed6 listings

$3,800 – $3,800median $3,800

Range (min → max)Median rentBased on recent listings in Manhattan

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Worsening

HPDTop Violations

211 total

Paint/Plaster
36
Window/Guard
26
Pest Infestation
25
Heat/Hot Water
21
Smoke/CO Detector
16

311Top Complaints

460 total

HEAT/HOT WATER
305
UNSANITARY CONDITION
39
PLUMBING
28
PAINT/PLASTER
25
DOOR/WINDOW
21

DOBTop Filings

30 total

DOB Violations
30

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(18 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class CNOV SENT OUTFeb 17, 2026
§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT CELLAR
Class CNOV SENT OUTFeb 17, 2026
§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 9, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class ANOV SENT OUTFeb 13, 2026
§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY
Class ANOV SENT OUTFeb 13, 2026
§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORY
Class CNOV SENT OUTFeb 13, 2026
§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM

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Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

3.6 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

9 reviews

5★

11%

4★

44%

3★

33%

2★

11%

1★

Pros: I lived in her apartment with other Columbia University students for two years. She provides housing to Columbia University students and makes sure the place stays clean, safe, and in shape so is quick to solve the…

positiveJan 2026

Anonymous

Unit 41 Pros: Pest control Responsive Cons: Rarely elevator was not working but otherwise no issue at all Advice to landlord: Keep doing awesome work! Mavi is super responsive, kind, and easy to work with. She made ev…

positiveJul 2025

Anonymous

Pros: Th landlady Mavi is great. She does a good job with managing her units, keeps them clean, only accepts Columbia Uni students and she keeps the communication smooth. I rented from her for 2 years. Cons: The elevato…

positiveJul 2025

Anonymous

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

10 amenities

BUILDING

Elevator

LAUNDRY

Dishwasher
Washer/dryer

PET FRIENDLY

Pet Friendly

OTHER

Fios Available
Hardwood Floors
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Has Evictions
Good Cause
Rent Stabilized

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Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

618 RIVERSIDE DRIVE OWNERS INC.

Portfolio of 1 building

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

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buildings

3.6

avg score / 5

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1910Building constructed63 units · 6 floors
now618 RIVERSIDE DRIVE OWNERS INC.Owner of record per HPD registration.

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The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

640 WEST 139 STREET · Manhattan · 40.823° N, -73.956° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby8 min

7 schools nearby4 min

The neighborhood

Hamilton Heights

Hamilton Heights is named for Alexander Hamilton's Harlem estate, and the neighborhood's hilltop position offers unexpected Manhattan views. Sugar Hill's elegant apartment buildings, City College's Gothic campus, and Dominican bakeries on Broadway create a layered, authentic neighborhood.

—buildings tracked—avg LucidIQ$3,425median 1BR

61,044population$65kmedian income87%renters

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Location & daily life.

07 / 09

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

1910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1910

Building constructed

63 units · 6 floors · class D4

2024

Rent stabilization on file

19 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: 618 RIVERSIDE DRIVE OWNERS INC.

Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMMar 22, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
311MEDIUMFeb 24, 2026
DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR
311MEDIUMFeb 23, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMFeb 20, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
311MEDIUMFeb 20, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMFeb 20, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMFeb 19, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMFeb 18, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
311MEDIUMFeb 18, 2026
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
311MEDIUMFeb 17, 2026
DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes

rent stabilized

stabilized units

2024

since

Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.

Rent Comparison

2 Bed
This building: $3,100 – $3,100
18% belowArea: $3,775
3 Bed
This building: $3,800 – $3,800
—Area: —

Review Summary

9 reviews

3.6 / 5

Would recommendBased on 9 reviews · avg 3.6 ★

MOST HELPFUL POSITIVE

"Pros: I lived in her apartment with other Columbia University students for two years. She provides housing to Columbia University students and makes sure the pl…"

— Anonymous · Jan 2026

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Neighborhood Vibe

HistoricDiverseHilltop ViewsAcademicAffordable

Energy Score

High EfficiencyENERGY STAR Score

Site EUI71.7 kBtu/ft²

GHG Emissions454.97 tCO₂e

2024 benchmarking data

Walkability & Transit

Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops

Nearest TransitBus · 8 min walk

Nearby Stops4

Bus

Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS

W 133 ST/AMSTERDAM AVM11
0.4 mi8 min
AMSTERDAM AV/W 133 STM101
0.4 mi8 min
BROADWAY/W 131 STM4
0.4 mi8 min
AMSTERDAM AV/W 131 STM101M100M11
0.5 mi9 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Hamilton Grange Middle SchoolMiddle School
0.2 mi4 min
P.s. 192 Jacob H. SchiffElementary
0.2 mi4 min
High School For Mathematics, Science And Engineering At City CollegeHigh School
0.4 mi7 min
P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu CamposK-8
0.4 mi8 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Kipp Infinity Charter SchoolCharter
0.3 mi5 min
Kipp Star Harlem College Prep Elementary SchoolCharter
0.3 mi5 min
Kipp Infinity Charter SchoolK-12
0.3 mi5 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Our Lady Of Lourdes SchoolElementary
0.4 mi8 min
Kids-Centric, Inc Northern Manhattan
0.9 mi17 min

At a glance

Year built1910

Floors6

Total units63

Rent-stab units63

ClassD4

BBL1020870050

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What tenants actually say.

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618 RIVERSIDE DRIVE OWNERS INC.

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Location & daily life.

Hamilton Heights

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History of the building.

History of the building.

Frequently asked questions.

NYC-specific insights.

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618 RIVERSIDE DRIVE OWNERS INC.

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Building amenities.

Rental intelligence.

640 WEST 139 STREET

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Violations, 311, & more.

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Location & daily life.

Hamilton Heights

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