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137 West 86 Street

Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01217-0017Map

Owner of record: 137 West LLC

137 West 86 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1889 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 14 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 137 West LLC. HPD has recorded 16 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 8 of the 16 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
16
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
16

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
5
About 36% of the building's 14 apartments

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 · 16

  • 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
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front areaway.

    May 4, 2025

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 16, 2023

    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 2, 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.

    Feb 16, 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
  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    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 10, 2018

    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 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 2c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 19, 2007 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 19, 2007 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 19, 2007 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 19, 2007 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling and all walls approx 120 sq.ft. in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 19, 2007 · Apt 2C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window counter balance at east center lower sash window in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 19, 2007 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window counter balance at east north lower sash window in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 19, 2007 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Jan 29, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 20, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    Bc28-105.11(misc)fail to post permits as req.noted:shed,scaffold @ exp#1 under permits#120004011, 120004002. there are no permits posted @ site.rem:post permits

    Dec 17, 2009 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. bc3314.6.5.2 failure to maintain lighting under shed noted shed @exp. # 1 lighting is operation @ approx. 6 am remedy: maintain shed l ighting (under side)

    Nov 25, 2009 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failed to obtain a temporary construction permit prior to installation/use of sidewalk shed. noted: sidewalk shed installed in front of 137 w 86 st without permit. rem:obtain temporary construction permit.

    Feb 11, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failed to obtain a temp construction permit prior to installation use of sidewalk shed. no permit for sidewalk shed. remedy: obtain temp construction permit.

    Feb 4, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. defects noted: at front of premises exposure #1 parapet level pc of ornamental stone separating spalling stucco, vertical crack from 1 fl to roof level west side

    Jan 29, 2009 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. decorative dental at 2nd flr,south elevation cornice at porch,is missing & defected. and minor hair line crack on said elevation at various location.

    Jan 28, 2009 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit: at cellar rear. work noted: 1)demolished ceiling with the removal of wood furrings 2)erected cinder block walls to createroom. 3)demolished walls and removal of old door with frame. 4)erected

    Nov 2, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w out a permit. work noted: removal of interior partitions, ceilings, masonry wall, flooring. and installation of masonry cement block work in cellar,locations 1st fl bathroom 90% gutted fire place removed

    Oct 13, 2005 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 28, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 5, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 1, 2019 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 2, 2015 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2010 · Apt 5B

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 3, 2007 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 3, 2007 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 3, 2007 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Oct 3, 2007 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 31, 2007 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 31, 2007 · Apt 2C

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1889
Floors
4
Residential units
14
Building area
9,202 ft²
Lot area
2,316 ft²
Zoning
R10A
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1217 / 17
Assessed value
$1,052,100
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #132818, last renewed Mar 20, 2026.

Questions about 137 West 86 Street

Who owns 137 West 86 Street?

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

Does 137 West 86 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 16 housing violations at this property.

Is 137 West 86 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 36% of its 14 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 137 West 86 Street built?

City records list 1889 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 137 West 86 Street?

It has 14 residential units.

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