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
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
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 · 36
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 7, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of vermin water bugs at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 2, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a street number on the front of the dwelling plainly visible from the sidewalk.
Aug 31, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - 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 minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture(s)present). at front areaway
Jun 26, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - 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 100 watts minimum required , light fixture present
Apr 28, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative 2 sty east apt 2e ms rivera. , section '' ''
Sep 6, 1995 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 5 sty south apt 5s calnek. , section '' ''
May 21, 1990 · Apt 5S
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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
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- 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
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- 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
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.