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137 Sullivan Street

Manhattan, NY 10012BBL 1-00517-0003Map

Owner of record: Gemma Holdings 4 LLC

137 Sullivan Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1904 in Manhattan, 10012. It has 28 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Gemma Holdings 4 LLC. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on March 17, 2024. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
41
DOB violations
18
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
57

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 17, 2024

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 21% of the building's 28 apartments
Down from 7 in 2018

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 41

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 17, 2024 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet with sink in the kitchen located at apt 23, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 17, 2024 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 17, 2024 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 17, 2024 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the bathroom located at apt 23, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 17, 2024 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 23, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 17, 2024 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 23, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 17, 2024 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 23, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 17, 2024 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 23, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 17, 2024 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 23, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 17, 2024 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 23, 2023 · Apt 9

    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
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 8th up from bottom from 5th story balcony from north side of the building.

    Sep 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 10th up from bottom from 2nd story balcony from north side of the building.

    Sep 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Sep 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Sep 25, 2019

    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.

    Oct 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure loose metal tread 7th from bottom up,2nd story balcony,front west at fire escape

    Oct 28, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing standards space more 6 inches at south west corner on 2nd story balcony, front west at fire escape

    Oct 28, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 2, 2013 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 12a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 23, 2011 · Apt 12A

    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 ,200 watts required.

    Feb 23, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 24, 6th story

    Jul 22, 2004 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 22, 2004 · Apt 24

    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 200 watts minimum required. at front areaway

    May 23, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle 3 sty north apt 11 to apt entrance. , section '' ''

    Sep 7, 1995 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty north apt 11 phillips. , section '' ''

    Sep 7, 1995 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly secure the loose hinges of cabinet door 3 sty north apt 11 kitchen. , section '' ''

    Sep 7, 1995 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective washbasin cabinet 3 sty north apt 11 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Sep 7, 1995 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane lower sash 3 sty north apt 11 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Sep 7, 1995 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane lower sash 3 sty north apt 11 south room. , section '' ''

    Sep 7, 1995 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling 3 sty north apt 11 thru out. , section '' ''

    Sep 7, 1995 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system vestibule to 5 sty northeast apt 20. , section '' ''

    Jul 13, 1994 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at interior side of entrance door to 5 sty northeast apt 20. , section '' ''

    Apr 22, 1994 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches throughout at 5th sty rear north apt 20. , section '' ''

    Dec 3, 1993 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01,20.07 adm code provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door with key-operated dead bolt & latch set, peep hole & chain guard at main entrance to 5th sty rear north apt 20. , section '' ''

    Dec 3, 1993 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires kitchen wall 5 sty northeast apt 20. , section '' ''

    Dec 3, 1993 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches thru out 4 sty southwest apt 18. located at apt 18

    Jan 27, 1993 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing screen filter of mortorized exhaust blower roof.

    Jan 27, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 5 sty southeast apt 21 ms oshea. , section '' ''

    Jul 26, 1991 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 18

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 30, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 17, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 17, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain weil mclain boiler lgb 12 support flue no band iron, remedy all violating condition submit letter of correction

    Oct 8, 2019 · Penalty $310

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinkler where is required as per bc 903.2 and 27-954 for transient use found at apt 22 on the 5th flr. rmdy: discontinue

    Jul 12, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes. dob records indicates building to be legally approved as class a multiple dwelling. now noted: illegal conversion at apartment 22

    Jul 12, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. lack of requiednumber of means of egress for eveyr floor per bc 1018.1 (2008 code); 27-366; bc 1021.1 (2014 code) for transient use found at apt 22 on the

    Jul 12, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system class "j" for transient use found at apt 22 on the 5th floor level. rmdy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jul 12, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    28-104.7.1 construction documents shall be complete and of sufficientclarity to indicate the requirements for such applications.under p.g alt2#123076045. note: application filed for removal of partition walls

    Jun 23, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements.under p.c. 4h2#123076045. note: at time of inspection with gc present worker at site found at cellar level bags of concrete from front of

    Jun 23, 2017 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. under p.c. alt2 #123076045. at time of inspection found at cellar level slab has been removed and excavated with plumb ing waste line apprx 8"diameter newly/actively being installed by work

    Jun 23, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway defect noted: at time of inspection flower pots are stored on fire escape platform. planter box also hung on fire escape. remedy: remove obstruction immediately.

    Jun 1, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 21, 2023 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 21, 2023 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 21, 2023 · Apt 23

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 21, 2023 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 14, 2021 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 14, 2021 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 10, 2018 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 29, 2018 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 18, 2018 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2018 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 2, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 14, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 14, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 12, 2015 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Feb 20, 2014 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 7, 2013 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 26, 2013 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 24, 2013 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 28, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 7, 2013 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 7, 2013 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 7, 2013 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 7, 2013 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 2, 2012 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 25, 2012 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 25, 2012 · Apt 25

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Apr 25, 2012 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 25, 2012 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 17, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 9, 2011 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 12A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 24, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 6, 2009 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 1, 2009 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 1, 2008 · Apt 28

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 1, 2008 · Apt 28

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Jan 12, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 25, 2005 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 25, 2005 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 25, 2005 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Jun 17, 2004 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    Jun 17, 2004 · Apt 24

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Feb 28, 2026$12,500,000Rentals - walkup apartments30

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1904
Floors
6
Residential units
28
Building area
15,515 ft²
Lot area
3,700 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
102
Council district
1
Block / lot
517 / 3
Assessed value
$3,544,650
Landmark / historic district
Sullivan-Thompson Historic District

HPD registration #121482, last renewed May 12, 2026.

Questions about 137 Sullivan Street

Who owns 137 Sullivan Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gemma Holdings 4 LLC.

Does 137 Sullivan Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.

Is 137 Sullivan Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 21% of its 28 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 137 Sullivan Street built?

City records list 1904 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 137 Sullivan Street?

It has 28 residential units and 30 units in total.

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