638 West End Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01238-0061Map
Owner of record: Uws NYC LLC
638 West End Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 13 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Uws NYC LLC. HPD has recorded 55 housing violations here, most recently on August 26, 2026. 32 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 55
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 382
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 55
- 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
Aug 26, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - 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
Aug 26, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 1B
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 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story
Jun 29, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story
Jun 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide written notice to the tenants at least twenty-four hours prior to essential service interruption by posting a notice in a prominent place within the public part of the building and on each floor of such building, where an owner must make a repair that may result in an interruption of essential services such as utilities(heat, hot water, gas, electricity, or elevator) that is expected to continue for more than two hours. sample notice available at www.nyc.gov/hpd or as provided in this notice of violation. missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Jun 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 5A
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at vestbule door , 1st story
Jun 2, 2025
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 22, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line under sink in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south, east, and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the foyer located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window frame at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Nov 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 5B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east west , north and south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective vanity in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement story at boiler room
Nov 18, 2021
Open — Nov certified late - 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 2, 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.
Apr 2, 2021
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
Feb 11, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Feb 11, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Feb 11, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 13, 2019 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 13, 2019 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story
May 13, 2019 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
May 13, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - 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 2, 2015
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.
Feb 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 6, 2013 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line bldg front south & front east areaway
May 1, 2009
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of excessive milk crates at public hall, 5th story
Mar 30, 2009
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of car seats, brooms and other house hold items at public hall stairs
Mar 30, 2009
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of car seats, chairs and other house hold items at public hall, 1st story
Mar 30, 2009
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
May 3, 2016
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 23, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 23, 2016
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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
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 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.i observed @ 1015am in apt 5c sprinkler line in kitchen in under size.min size for sprinkler pipe is 1".rem repair &/or replace
Dec 29, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit work noted i observed 1015 am in apt 5c kitchen areaunder kitchen sink new 1/2 copper ball valves & 1/2" speedy valves installed.also 3/4 gas valve ball type has been installed.also above kitc
Dec 29, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed according to certificate of occupancy # 52693 which indicate cellar to be used for storeage and boiler. cellar now occupied as an illegal class "a" apt. contrary to c of o #52
Jul 31, 2002 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt WHOLEB
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 5A
Open - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt PRIVAT
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt PRIVAT
Close
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- General
Signage missing
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 28, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 28, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 27, 2026 · Apt SIDEUN
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 27, 2026 · Apt SIDEUN
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 27, 2026 · Apt SIDEUN
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 27, 2026 · Apt SIDEUN
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 27, 2026 · Apt SIDEUN
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 27, 2026 · Apt SIDEUN
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 27, 2026 · Apt SIDEUN
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 27, 2026 · Apt NOAPTS
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 27, 2026 · Apt ANON
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 27, 2026 · Apt WHOLEB
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 5, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 48
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 13
- Building area
- 7,250 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,437 ft²
- Zoning
- R10A
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1238 / 61
- Assessed value
- $910,800
- Landmark / historic district
- Riverside-West End Historic District
HPD registration #121312, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.
Questions about 638 West End Avenue
Who owns 638 West End Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Uws NYC LLC.
Does 638 West End Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 55 housing violations at this property.
Is 638 West End Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 46% of its 13 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 638 West End Avenue built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 638 West End Avenue?
It has 13 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.