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137 Avenue C

Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00391-0033Map

Owner of record: 137 Avenue C, LLC

137 Avenue C is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 4 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 137 Avenue C, LLC. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025.

HPD violations
17
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
18
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 17

  • I

    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 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture(s) present). at front areaway

    May 9, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts at front areaway

    Jun 27, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 heating system on or near 1 sty public hall.

    Apr 8, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system door lock at 1st sty public hall at rear.

    Jul 1, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage pails 1st sty public hall at rear.

    Jun 24, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing light fixture at ceiling 4 sty public hall at center.

    Jan 31, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood shed erected at rear y ard.

    Jun 8, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar floor throughout.

    Jul 13, 1976

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling cellar throughout.

    Jul 13, 1976

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire cellar ceiling throughout.

    Jul 13, 1976

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration masonry room erected at 1st sty rear north used as boiler room.

    Jul 13, 1976

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code provide metal vent at boiler room 1st sty rear.

    Jul 13, 1976

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 30, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 9, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work w/out permit

    Sep 1, 2006

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed

ECB violations · 18

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. observed gas meters and gas piping installed in public hallways of a multiple dwelling apartment building. rmdy:obtain permit and relocate.*photo taken*

    Oct 4, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the commisioners order contained in notice of violation # 34947440r issued on 3/03/12 at the rear of store erected a 18'x18' rear extension w/ a canvas roof. no such filing recorded at dob

    May 26, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Altered building occupied w/o a valid c of o. noted: an extension @ rear of premises has been erected approx 18'x 18' w/a canvas roof,& a rear extension of approx 18'x 18' w/a kitchen is present & not part of

    Mar 3, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. defects noted: attime of inspection there is spalling stucco missing mortar joints & a vertical crack at right side of building exposure #4. vertical crack

    Jun 13, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. noted: respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov 34844092h. erected extension @ rear of bldg w/o a permit.remedy:complyw/commissioner's

    Mar 2, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct the condition cited in ecb n.o.v. #34844092h erected new roof structure in the rear yard. no permits have been issue

    Dec 17, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in prior nov #34844092h erected new roof structure in rear yard. no permits have been issued to

    Oct 14, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in prior nov #34844092h erected new roof structure in rear yard no permits have been issued to remedy condition

    Aug 24, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. noted: at rear extension's roof. an awning or new roof structure is built w/o a permit. remedy: stop all work immediately except to make safe. obtain a permit. call for reinspection.

    Apr 30, 2010

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. at rear of premises erected full height partitions approx 10'high w/ a retractable roof encompassing entire rear yard. remedy:obtain permit(s) or restore to prior legal condition.

    Sep 1, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building exterior. noted: at exterior of building 1st floor - 2nd floor level leaning out of plumb in a northern direct-ion with upper floor levels leaning in a southern direction with sepe-

    Mar 31, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. noted: 1) at 1st floor vestibule and public hallway south side leaning wall bulging inward with entry doorsout of plumb/level reveal approx 2". 2) at public hallway/stairwell

    Mar 5, 1999 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. noted: at south side interior wall at 1st fl level bearing wall bulging inward. public hallways & fls sagging throughout. remedy: repair all defects in safe & lawful manner & subm

    Dec 8, 1998 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg exterior. noted: 1)at south side exterior brick wall at 1st floor level bulging outward throughout w/cracked stuccofinish and exposed & damaged brickwork underneath. 2)exposed and damag

    Jul 2, 1998 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. noted: 2 windows constructed at 3rd & 4th floor north lot line wall by breaking lot line wall. remedy: obtain permit & approval from nyc bldg. dept. or restore the premises to prior legal

    Oct 20, 1997 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior wall noted: -1 north & south wall of building is out of plumb & leaning appox 2"-3" from north to south between2-4 fl roof. 2- fire rated north lot line wall broken at 3 & 4 fl to

    Oct 20, 1997 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted replacement of wood columns 8-10 in cellar with cynder blocks remedy file plans and obtain approvals and pernit for work done in cellar anstallation of block columns

    Oct 31, 1995

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. girder at cellar is rotted and defective distortion of front of building remedy: obtain engineer's report . make safe

    Sep 12, 1994 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 17, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 5, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 15, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 1, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 28, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Feb 28, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
Year built
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
4
Building area
4,740 ft²
Lot area
1,500 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
391 / 33
Assessed value
$1,932,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #110149, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.

Questions about 137 Avenue C

Who owns 137 Avenue C?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 137 Avenue C, LLC.

Does 137 Avenue C have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 137 Avenue C 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 137 Avenue C built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 137 Avenue C?

It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.