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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 41
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Sep 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 26, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 ,200 watts required.
Feb 23, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 200 watts minimum required. at front areaway
May 23, 2000
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty north apt 11 phillips. , section '' ''
Sep 7, 1995 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose hinges of cabinet door 3 sty north apt 11 kitchen. , section '' ''
Sep 7, 1995 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective washbasin cabinet 3 sty north apt 11 bathroom. , section '' ''
Sep 7, 1995 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system vestibule to 5 sty northeast apt 20. , section '' ''
Jul 13, 1994 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing screen filter of mortorized exhaust blower roof.
Jan 27, 1993
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | $12,500,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 30 |
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.