131 Avenue B
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00391-0003Map
Owner of record: Tompkins Pk Mansion Owners Ltd
131 Avenue B is a walk-up apartment building built in 1940 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 18 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Tompkins Pk Mansion Owners Ltd. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on November 15, 2023. 7 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 27
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 7
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 12
- IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose screen over skylight center roof.
Jan 4, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.15 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
Jan 4, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-22.03 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Jan 4, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-14.03 adm code provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Jan 4, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wall dampness 6 sty public hall to bulkhead fire stairs at east.
Jan 4, 1986
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of latch at door 4 sty public hall fire stairs at east.
Jan 4, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of walls dampness all stys fire stairs at west.
Jan 4, 1986
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 27
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 1, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 26, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 3, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 23, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 3, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 26, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 6, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 22, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 15, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 8, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 17, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 14, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Jun 16, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
May 31, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 2, 1991
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(3)car door (51)provide outside communication
Mar 2, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Failure to notify the departmnet orior to the commencement of work thta requrid a tenant protetction plan note at the time of inspection observed work performed under the aforementioned job number notification
Dec 31, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
28-201.1-inadequate tennat portetction plan note at the time of my inpsection observed work performed under the aforementioned job number the submitted tpp lacks specific means and methods of protecting tenants
Dec 31, 2020 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: upon inspection at said premises new plumbing work was done consist of 4" no gub cast iron pipe in basement floor, and 2" fromcellar up to 1st floor. dept. record show no permit was iss
Mar 9, 1998
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
No lighting
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2019 · Apt ENT
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 16, 2005 · Apt GA
Close - General
Mold
Aug 16, 2005 · Apt GA
Close - General
Mold
Aug 16, 2005 · Apt GA
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | $1,400,000 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
| May 18, 2026 | $2,785,000 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1940
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 18
- Building area
- 22,117 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,541 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 391 / 3
- Assessed value
- $1,890,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #135410, last renewed Sep 24, 2025.
Questions about 131 Avenue B
Who owns 131 Avenue B?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Tompkins Pk Mansion Owners Ltd.
Does 131 Avenue B have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 131 Avenue B rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 131 Avenue B built?
City records list 1940 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 131 Avenue B?
It has 18 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.