NY Property Records

539 West 142 Street
Manhattan · New York County · 10031

01 · 1–2 FamilyLast sold May 2026 · click to view deed ↗
Owner of record
OwnerBiggs, Walter James Jr
Assessment · 2025 roll
Land assessed$28,800
Total assessed$131,700
Est. annual tax$12,007 (2027, excl. special districts)
Building
StyleBrick
Year built1910
Living area2,700 sq ft
Lot
Size0.04 acres (GIS)
Frontage × depth20 × 80 ft
Lot sq ft1,600
Zoning
DistrictR6A
FAR2.25 built · 3.0 max residential · 3.0 max facility
Zoning map6a
Recorded documents · 32
DEED Jul 23, 2026
grantor/seller Biggs, Walter James Jr; Rubio Exposito, Isabel Clara
grantee/buyer Isabel Clara Rubio Exposito, As Co-Trustee; The Isabel Clara Rubio Exposito And +1
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SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Nov 15, 2023
mortgager/borrower Biggs Jr, Walter James; Exposito, Isabel Clara Rubio
mortgagee/lender Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Sep 16, 2022
assignor/old lender Jpmorgan Chase Bank National Association
assignee/new lender Webster Bank Na
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MORTGAGE $250,000 Jun 14, 2022
mortgagor/borrower Clara Rubio Exposito, Isabel; James Biggs Jr, Walter
mortgagee/lender Jp Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
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SUBORDINATION OF MORTGAGE Jun 14, 2022
party one Jp Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
party two Jp Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
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SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Jun 8, 2021
mortgager/borrower Biggs Jr, Walter James; Rubio Exposito, Isabel Clara
mortgagee/lender Loandepot.Com LLC; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. +1
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SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Dec 4, 2015
mortgager/borrower Biggs, Walter
mortgagee/lender Hsbc Mortgage Corporation (Usa); Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. +1
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SUBORDINATION OF MORTGAGE Nov 12, 2015
party one Jpmorgan Chase, Na
party two Loandepot.Com, LLC
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MORTGAGE $291,200 Nov 6, 2015
mortgagor/borrower Biggs Jr, Walter James; Rubio Exposito, Isabel Clara
mortgagee/lender Loandepot.Com, LLC; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc
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MORTGAGE $100,000 Mar 13, 2014
mortgagor/borrower Biggs, Walter James Jr; Rubio Exposito, Isabel Clara
mortgagee/lender J P Morgan Chase Bank Na
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MORTGAGE $116,932 Oct 19, 2009
mortgagor/borrower Biggs, Walter James Jr.; Rubio Exposito, Isabel Clara
mortgagee/lender Mers
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AGREEMENT $308,000 Oct 19, 2009
party 1 Biggs, Walter James Jr.; Rubio Exposito, Isabel Clara
party 2 Mers
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Oct 19, 2009
assignor/old lender Wells Fargo Bank N.A. S/B/M Wells Fargo Home Loan
assignee/new lender Mers
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SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Sep 18, 2009
mortgager/borrower Biggs, Walter James Jr; Rubio Exposito, Isabel Clara
mortgagee/lender Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
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SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Feb 5, 2007
mortgager/borrower Biggs, Walter
mortgagee/lender Wells Fargo Bank ,Na
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MORTGAGE $103,000 Jan 11, 2007
mortgagor/borrower Biggs, Walter James Jr.; Exposito, Isabel Clara Rubio
mortgagee/lender Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
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DEED Apr 12, 2006
grantor/seller Biggs, A/K/A Walter James Jr; Biggs, Walter
grantee/buyer Biggs, Walter James Jr; Rubio Exposito, Isabel Clara
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AGREEMENT $218,400 Jul 17, 2003
party 1 Biggs, Walter
party 2 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc
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MORTGAGE $67,407 Jul 17, 2003
mortgagor/borrower Biggs, Walter
mortgagee/lender Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc
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MORTGAGE $60,000 Dec 10, 2002
mortgagor/borrower Biggs, Walter
mortgagee/lender Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
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AGREEMENT Apr 5, 2002
party 1 Biggs, Walter
party 2 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc.
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MORTGAGE $4,630 Apr 5, 2002
mortgagor/borrower Biggs, Walter
mortgagee/lender Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc.
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DEED Dec 6, 2000
grantor/seller Smith, Ethel
grantee/buyer Biggs, Walter
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MORTGAGE $150,000 Dec 6, 2000
mortgagor/borrower Biggs, Walter
mortgagee/lender Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc.
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DEED Jan 15, 1987
grantor/seller Stafford, Rosa
grantee/buyer Smith, Ethel
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MISCELLANEOUS Aug 1, 1973
party 1 City Of New York
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DEED Jun 13, 1973
grantor/seller Finance Adm City Ofny; Lewisohn, Richard
grantee/buyer City Of New York
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Dec 27, 1971
assignor/old lender Epstein, Benjamin
assignee/new lender Mihstock, Jacqueline
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MORTGAGE Dec 27, 1971
mortgagor/borrower Stafford, Rosa; Stafford, Roscoe
mortgagee/lender Epstein, Benjamin
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DEED May 3, 1967
grantor/seller Miller, Edwin H
grantee/buyer Stafford, Rosa; Stafford, Roscoe
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MORTGAGE May 3, 1966
mortgagor/borrower Stafford, Rosa; Stafford, Roscoe
mortgagee/lender Miller, Edwin H
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DEED Feb 3, 1966
grantor/seller Miller, Alice E; Riker, Alice Fka
grantee/buyer Miller, Edwin H
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DOB complaints — total 1 · open 0 · closed 1
Illegal conversion Closed Mar 28, 2025
Complaint 1692063
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HPD violations — total 45 · open 43 · closed 2
I · Order to correct Closed Oct 2, 2015
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PEN
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B · Hazardous Open Jul 9, 1996
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING DOORS FLOOR CABINET SINK KITCHENETTE 3 STY APT 4. LOCATED AT APT 4
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B · Hazardous Open Jul 9, 1996
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRINKLERHEAD KITCHENETTE 3 STY APT 4. LOCATED AT APT 4
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B · Hazardous Open Jul 9, 1996
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDENT CEILING AND WALLS AT SOUTH 3 STY PUBLIC HALL.
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A · Non-hazardous Open Jul 9, 1996
§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING AND WALLS THRU OUT 3 STY AP T4.
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A · Non-hazardous Open Jul 9, 1996
§ 27-2047 ADM CODE PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROVED MAIL RECEPTACLES AND DIRECTORIES FOR THE PERSONS RESIDING IN THE DWELLING AS PROVIDED IN THE U.S. POSTAL REGULA
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A · Non-hazardous Open Jul 9, 1996
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MASONRY NOSING STEPS FRONT ENTRANCE BLDG.
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C · Immediately hazardous Open Mar 7, 1996
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 4 STY SOUTH ROOM 1 LIGHT UPPER SASH 4 STY APT 4 ER1. , SECTION '' ''
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B · Hazardous Open Mar 7, 1996
§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING 4 STY APT 4 MS WASHINGTON. , SECTION '' ''
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B · Hazardous Open Jun 13, 1994
§ 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE AND ROACHES KITCHEN AND BATHROOM 3 STY APT 4. , SECTION '' ''
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B · Hazardous Open Jun 13, 1994
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCKING DEVICE ENTRANCE DOOR 3 STY APT 4. , SECTION '' ''
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B · Hazardous Open Jun 13, 1994
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAINTED SPRINKLERHEAD ALL ROOMS 3 STY APT 4. , SECTION '' ''
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B · Hazardous Open Jun 13, 1994
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR SOUTHEAST ROOM 3 STY APT 4. , SECTION '' ''
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B · Hazardous Open Jun 13, 1994
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD CABINET BATHROOM 3 STY APT 4. , SECTION '' ''
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B · Hazardous Open Jun 13, 1994
§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE FLUSHING APPARATUS AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO FLUSH EFFECTIVELY THE WATER CLOSET BATHROOM 3 STY APT 4. , SECTION '' ''
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C · Immediately hazardous Open Feb 19, 1993
§ 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS
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C · Immediately hazardous Open Feb 19, 1993
§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM BOILER ROOM DOOR LOCKED AT CELLAR.
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B · Hazardous Open Nov 17, 1992
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RUBBER GASKET ON REFRIGERATOR 2 STY NORTH APT 2B. LOCATED AT APT 2B
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B · Hazardous Open Nov 17, 1992
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR JAMB ON ENTRANCE TO 2 STY NORTH APT 2B. LOCATED AT APT 2B
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B · Hazardous Open Nov 17, 1992
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AND OR MAKE OPERABLE WINDOWS THROUGHOUT 2 STY NORTH APT 2B. LOCATED AT APT 2B
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B · Hazardous Open Nov 17, 1992
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES AT BATHROOM 2 STY NORTH APT 2B. LOCATED AT APT 2B
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B · Hazardous Open Nov 17, 1992
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE APPLY CAULKING AROUND BASE OF WALLS THROUGHOUT 2 STY NORTH APT 2B. LOCATED AT APT 2B
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B · Hazardous Open Nov 17, 1992
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR UPPER WEST WALL OF KITCHENETTE 2 STY NORTH APT 2B. LOCATED AT
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B · Hazardous Open Nov 17, 1992
§ 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE THROUGHOUT 2 STY NORTH APT 2B. LOCATED AT APT 2B
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B · Hazardous Open Nov 17, 1992
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING KEY OPERATED DOUBLE CYLINDER LOCK INSTALLED ON ENTRANCE DOOR TO 2 STY NORTH APT 2B. LOCATED AT APT 2B
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A · Non-hazardous Open Nov 17, 1992
§ 27-2047 ADM CODE PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROVED MAIL RECEPTACLES AND DIRECTORIES FOR THE PERSONS RESIDING IN THE DWELLING AS PROVIDED IN THE U.S. POSTAL REGULA
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B · Hazardous Open Jun 9, 1992
§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN WASTELINE AT BATHTUB IN BATHROOM 4 STY WEST APT 4A. , SECTION '' ''
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B · Hazardous Open Jun 9, 1992
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER LOCK AT ENTRANCE DOOR 4 STY WEST APT 4A. , SECTION '' ''
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A · Non-hazardous Closed Aug 15, 1988
D26-20.08,20.09 ADM CODE FILE CERTIFICATION OF SATISFACTORY INSTALLATION OF SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH H.P.D. RULES AND REGULATIONS.
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B · Hazardous Open Aug 15, 1988
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SKYLIGHT COVER WITHIN 3 STY PUBLIC HALL.
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A · Non-hazardous Open Aug 15, 1988
§ 27-2048 ADM CODE PAINT OR POST A SIGN INDICATING FLOORS ALL STYS PUBLIC HALLS. \ 1HN
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A · Non-hazardous Open Aug 15, 1988
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT ENTRANCE DOOR 2 STY COMMUNITY BATHROOM.
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B · Hazardous Open Aug 15, 1988
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE DOOR KNOBS COMMUNITY BATHROOM ALL STYS.
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B · Hazardous Open Aug 15, 1988
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FLOWER POTS 2 STY REAR OF BUILDING CENTER WINDOW.
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B · Hazardous Open Aug 15, 1988
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAVING REAR YARD.
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B · Hazardous Open Aug 15, 1988
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MARBLE SADDLE BASEMENT STY ENTRANCE TO REAR YARD.
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B · Hazardous Open Aug 15, 1988
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING CELLAR ENTRANCE FROM STAIR ENCLOSURE.
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B · Hazardous Open Aug 15, 1988
§ 27-2050 ADM CODE PROVIDE 3 EXTRA SPRINKLER HEADS AND SUITABLE WRENCH FOR EMERGENCY PURPOSES AT O.S.Y. VALVE OF SPRINKLER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGU
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B · Hazardous Open Mar 17, 1988
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS 3 STY SOUTHWEST APT 6 KITCHEN NORTH AND WEST ROOMS. , SE
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B · Hazardous Open Mar 17, 1988
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WOOD FLOOR 3 STY SOUTHWEST APT 6 KITCHEN. , SECTION '' ''
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B · Hazardous Open Mar 17, 1988
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE ENCLOSURE WALL FOR BATHTUB 3 STY SOUTHWEST APT 6 BATHROOM. , SECTION '' ''
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B · Hazardous Open May 9, 1986
D26-13.03 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE AND ROACHES 2 STY NORTHWEST ROOM 2.
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B · Hazardous Open May 9, 1986
D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING FLOORING AT KITCHEN SINK AND KITCHEN CLOSET 2 STY NORTHWEST ROOM 2.
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A · Non-hazardous Open May 9, 1986
D26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING AND WALLS 2 STY NORTHWEST ROOM 2.
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B · Hazardous Open May 9, 1986
D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MORTISE LOCK 2 STY NORTHWEST ROOM 2 ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Deed & identifiers
SBL1020740009
SWIS620100
Parcel ID6201001020740009

Who owns 539 West 142 Street?

539 West 142 Street, Manhattan is owned by Biggs, Walter James Jr per the 2025 NYS assessment roll.
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