138 East 34 Street
Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00889-0062Map
Owner of record: 138-34 Equities LLC
138 East 34 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 6 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 138-34 Equities LLC. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 16 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 26
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 19
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 26
- 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 29, 2026
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.
Jun 4, 2025
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.
Oct 25, 2016
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
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 5, 2015 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 5, 2015 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 22, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete floor on 2nd story public hall
May 22, 2015
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring and bx cable at east wall on 1st story public hall
May 22, 2015
Open — Not complied with
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- BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring and bx cable at east wall on 3rd story public hall
May 22, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi glass at west window intermediate landing at 2nd story public hall
May 22, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing wood baluster 4th up at handrail at public hall stairs, 2nd story
May 22, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 22, 2015 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 22, 2015 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit roof door at bulkhead
Feb 28, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hasp & eye lock at roof door capable reciving pad lock at bulkhead
Feb 28, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiriing at east wall on 2nd story at public hall
Feb 28, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical bx cable on 4th story at public hall
Feb 28, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at junction box at east wall at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 6, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective fire proof metal self closing door at bulkhead
Oct 6, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Feb 1, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Feb 1, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material on east & west walls at public hall stairs, 4th story
Feb 1, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east & west walls at public hall stairs, 4th story
Feb 1, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail 1 to 2 sty public hall.
Mar 30, 1999
Open — False certification
DOB building violations · 12
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 24, 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 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 27, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Observed in shokudo restaurant on ground floor gas supplying cooking equipment without inspection and certification by dob, file for required permits and have necessary test and inspection performed
Nov 27, 2023 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temp. construction-no guard rails. note: at time of inspection i observed supported scaffold installed on exposure #1 with several work platform missin
Oct 24, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Job signs-project inforamtion panel/sidewalk shed parapet panel/construction sign not provided or not in compliance with section. note: at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place with no job sign o
Oct 24, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Cover full width of sidewalk pedestrian protection does not meet code specs.note:@time of insp i observed sidewalk shed in place on (exp#1) i observed sidewalk shed not cover the full width of the sidewalk as
Oct 24, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner re: installation of plumbing materials/equipment per pc 102.3 27-902. observed and photographed 2 commercial rice coolers connected to gas supply piping with
Jul 16, 2013 · Penalty $530
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 3, 2015 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 21, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 21, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 21, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 21, 2015 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 16, 2015 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 16, 2015 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 9, 2015 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 9, 2015 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 23, 2014 · Apt 4F
Close
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- Door/window
Door
May 30, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 12, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 12, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Construction
Roof
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
Oct 2, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 5F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 23, 2012 · Apt 5F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2009 · Apt 3D
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 7,035 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,975 ft²
- Zoning
- C1-9
- Community board
- 106
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 889 / 62
- Assessed value
- $1,557,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #117323, last renewed Sep 10, 2025.
Questions about 138 East 34 Street
Who owns 138 East 34 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 138-34 Equities LLC.
Does 138 East 34 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.
Is 138 East 34 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 138 East 34 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 138 East 34 Street?
It has 6 residential units and 9 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.