roofy

138 East 96 Street

Manhattan, NY 10128BBL 1-01524-0056Map

Owner of record: East 96th Street Co.,

138 East 96 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10128. It has 17 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is East 96th Street Co.,. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on March 7, 2026. 1 of the 36 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
36
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
20
HPD complaints
99

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 7, 2026

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
10
About 59% of the building's 17 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 36

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at all yards

    Mar 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of vermin water bugs at public hall, 2nd story

    Jan 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cermamic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing upper escutcheon plate at riser pipe on north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation riser pipe at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 26, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
Show 26 more ↓
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Jul 1, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box (missing sign) at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 1, 2023

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood base cabinet door at north in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 30, 2022 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood base cabinet door at north in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 30, 2022 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.

    Aug 31, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective cabinet(s)at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 20, 2021 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 20, 2021 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 20, 2021 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 20, 2021 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 20, 2021 · Apt 2E

    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
  • 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 minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture(s)present). at front areaway

    Jun 26, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 100 watts minimum required , light fixture present

    Apr 28, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 17, 2007 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative 2 sty east apt 2e ms rivera. , section '' ''

    Sep 6, 1995 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2 sty north stack balcony.

    Sep 6, 1995

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 5 sty south apt 5s calnek. , section '' ''

    May 21, 1990 · Apt 5S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder lock on entrance door to 2 sty south apt 2s. , section '' ''

    Jun 27, 1989 · Apt 2S

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 6

  • 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
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 11, 1995

    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

ECB violations · 20

  • Class - 2

    No certificate of correction on file for class 1 violation #39090555z issued 7/14/2023. at time of inspection, observed replacement of 1st floor supermarket tiles in heavy traffic areas. no violating conditions

    May 18, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    No certificate of corrections on file for class 1 violation #39092311l issued 8/9/2023 citing; altered/changed building occuppied without a valid c of o, altered under job #121110387. as of 5/18/2026, still no

    May 18, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    No certificate of corrections on file for class 1 violation #39092316k issued 8/10/2023 citing; altered/changed building occuppied without a valid c of o, altered under job #103964186. as of 5/18/2026, still no

    May 18, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Certificate of correction has not been obtained for class 1 violation #39092313p issued on 8/10/2023 for altered/changed building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. c of o has not been altered a

    May 18, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. observed tco # 120597540t003 expired 07/11/2013 for work under application #120597540. building occupied with no c of o on file., obtain a valid certi

    Aug 10, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Altered/ changed building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. observed application # 121110387 issued to split apartment #4s on 4th floor into 2 apartment units, install partitions & plumbing fix

    Aug 10, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Altered/ changed building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. observed application # 103964186 issued to split apartment 2-s at rear of 2nd floor into 2 1-bedroom apartments. no c of o on file.,

    Aug 10, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. observed 1st fl supermarket w/ damaged vinyl tile flooring and subflooring. missing acoustic ceiling tiles and loose grid. at cel lvl cracked section of

    Jul 14, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: upon inspection location is a ground level supermarket. observed in supermarket the floor has deteriorated, several tiles are broken and missing a section

    Jun 18, 2021 · Penalty $310

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000005824 hasbeen inspected,tested and disinfected,and that a maintenance plan has been devloped and implemented,by november,1,2016.rem:file annual certi

    Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
Show 10 more ↓
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000005825 hasbeen inspected,tested and disinfected,and that a maintenance plan has been devloped and implemented,by november,1,2016.rem:file annual certi

    Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Bc3307.6.5 failure to maintain sidewalk shed as required by code.noted@ time of inspection,sidewalk shed erected under job#140382636 along exp1 is poorly maintained in that it has horizontal bracing that is not

    Jan 1, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenance. defects noted: defective bricks work,in that observed loose bricks work,missing pointing & cracks location-exp#1(along e 96 st)facade above subway train entrance.

    Jul 1, 2015

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit. work noted : @ cellar level creating opening from cellar to ground fl fire rated material removed steel beams & columns installed stop all work make safe remedy : obtain permits or restore to

    Nov 14, 2006

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. defects noted : accumulation of masonry, lumber debris strewn thru out back yard of premises lumber has sticking out nails, broken bricks. remedy : remove debris forthwith

    Nov 14, 2006

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Having installed a sign without a permit. remedy: remove illegal work.

    Jul 17, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Having prhibeted advertising signage in c district. remedy: remove illegal signage.

    Jul 17, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Having advertising signage facing at an angle of less than 165 degrees away from and within 100 feet of a residence district/public park (samuel seabury playground) remedy:remove illegal signage.

    Jul 17, 2002

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans exceeding scope of work. of alteration #101449201, creating new wall in existing apartments to create additional apartments on serveral floors with new kitchens & bathrm

    Sep 18, 1997 · Penalty $130

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection "stop all work" provide approved plans.

    Sep 8, 1997 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Close
Show 40 more ↓
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 2, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    May 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 1, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 18, 2022 · Apt 5SOUTH

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 19, 2022 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 19, 2022 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Cabinet

    May 19, 2022 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 30, 2022 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 30, 2022 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Cabinet

    Mar 30, 2022 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 26, 2022 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 26, 2022 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Mar 26, 2022 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 26, 2022 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 26, 2022 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 30, 2021 · Apt 5S

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 29, 2020 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 26, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 13, 2018 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2018 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 12, 2016 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 12, 2016 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 23, 2016 · Apt E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 2, 2015 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 3, 2015 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 5, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 3, 2015 · Apt 5S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 5S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2015 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 3, 2014 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Dec 17, 2013 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 26, 2012 · Apt E

    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 (C7)
Year built
1925
Floors
5
Residential units
17
Building area
14,870 ft²
Lot area
3,624 ft²
Zoning
R10A
Community board
108
Council district
5
Block / lot
1524 / 56
Assessed value
$2,088,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #120660, last renewed Jul 20, 2026.

Questions about 138 East 96 Street

Who owns 138 East 96 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is East 96th Street Co.,.

Does 138 East 96 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.

Is 138 East 96 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 59% of its 17 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 138 East 96 Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 138 East 96 Street?

It has 17 residential units and 19 units in total.

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