137 Orchard Street

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00415-0068Map

137 Orchard Street is a store building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Vrh 137 Orchard LLC. HPD has recorded 23 housing violations here, most recently on July 1, 2026.

HPD violations: 23
DOB violations: 5
ECB violations: 3
HPD complaints: 16

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Jul 1, 2026

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

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HPD housing violations · 23

ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Jul 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
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. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings sign missing
Jul 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 1, 2026
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 25, 2019
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 9, 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 25, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
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 required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story
Oct 9, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed

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ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 17, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electricl wiring at ealectrical junction box (electrical meter mounting box)at north wall on 5th story public hall
Sep 2, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable bolt at roof door at bulkhead
Sep 2, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 14, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 21, 2014 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 14, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 21, 2014 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical bx cable wiring at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
May 21, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
May 21, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
May 21, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 5th story
May 21, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead to roof
May 21, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at bulkhead to roof
May 21, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling and north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 14, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 21, 2014 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 14, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 21, 2014 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 24, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 3, 2008
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Aug 18, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at exposure #2 exterior wall (at orchard st) is in a state of disrepair. exposure #2 exterior wall is missing masonry bricks and has cracks througho
Jan 11, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Class - 2
Found 1 h b smith (model#19-5) oil fired boiler in cellar missing chimney clean out, flue pipe not properly supported and combustible debris in boiler room correct violating conditions submit certificate of cor
Jul 21, 2022
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls.noted defect.:facade at exp1 bldg west facade at allen st.parapet wall red brick facade is cracked, loose, shifted,w/open 1/4 - 2/2" mortar joints.at fire escape & overhead of pub
Aug 12, 2008
Resolve

Complaints

Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt APT9
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 13
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 18, 2014 · Apt 14
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 18, 2014 · Apt 14
Close
Water leak
Damp spot
May 18, 2014 · Apt 14
Close
Water leak
Damp spot
May 18, 2014 · Apt 14
Close

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Water leak
Damp spot
May 18, 2014 · Apt 14
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2013 · Apt NA
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 7, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 6, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 25, 2005 · Apt 9
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 25, 2005 · Apt 9
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Store building (K4)
Year built: 1920
Floors: 5
Residential units: 12
Building area: 10,983 ft²
Lot area: 2,190 ft²
Zoning: C4-4A
Community board: 103
Council district: 1
Block / lot: 415 / 68
Assessed value: $1,105,650
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #127576, last renewed Oct 14, 2025.

Questions about 137 Orchard Street

Who owns 137 Orchard Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vrh 137 Orchard LLC.

Does 137 Orchard Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 23 housing violations at this property.

Is 137 Orchard Street 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 Orchard Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 137 Orchard Street?

It has 12 residential units and 16 units in total.

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