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138 East 98 Street

Manhattan, NY 10029BBL 1-01625-0050Map

Owner of record: 138 E 98 St HDFC

138 East 98 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10029. It has 13 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 138 E 98 St HDFC. HPD has recorded 139 housing violations here, most recently on August 27, 2026. 32 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
139
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
25

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 27, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 139

  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 5th story balcony, 1st fire escape form east at north at fire escape

    Aug 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at 1st fire escape form east at north at fire escape

    Aug 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a unacceptable two action electromagnetic locking device at building entrance door , 1st story

    Sep 1, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder using appropriate nuts and bolts to secure [ north exterior wall] at fire escape

    Sep 1, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at balcony [ north exterior wall] at fire escape, 5th story

    Sep 1, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing

    Sep 1, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Provide security, in the event of a power by means of a heavy duty lock and assembly at building entrance door , 1st story

    Sep 1, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide in event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at the building entrance door.

    Jan 18, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the building entrance door

    Jan 18, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 18, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 18, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 18, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    May 1, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 1, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 1, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 1, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 1, 2024 · Apt 1

    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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 31, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 5 sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 15639749 issued 31-dec-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Dec 31, 2022 · Apt 1

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

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at vestibule , 1st story

    Dec 31, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at vestibule , 1st story

    Dec 31, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at vestibule , 1st story

    Dec 31, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 5 sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 31, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 31, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 31, 2022 · Apt 1

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 15, 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 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the foyer located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the foyer located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 25, 2019

    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 9, 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.

    Nov 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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., 1st story

    Nov 26, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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., 1st story

    Nov 26, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 , 1st story

    Nov 26, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Nov 26, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 , 1st story

    Nov 26, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 11

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 5, 2012

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    No blow down on releif valve. no blow down on back flow preventer. no spill switch. clean chimney. boiler leaking. remove oil buckets. service boiler.

    Feb 28, 2022 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner: defects noted of back yard level there is a 3 foot drop into a allyway that leads to the street in case of a fire (there are no stair to adjacent property

    Jun 5, 2012 · Penalty $5,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 20, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 3, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 3, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 23, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 23, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 29, 2010 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 14

    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 (C6)
Year built
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
13
Building area
11,275 ft²
Lot area
2,510 ft²
Zoning
C1-8X
Community board
111
Council district
8
Block / lot
1625 / 50
Assessed value
$710,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #120379, last renewed Oct 30, 2023.

Questions about 138 East 98 Street

Who owns 138 East 98 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 138 E 98 St HDFC.

Does 138 East 98 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 139 housing violations at this property.

Is 138 East 98 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 98 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 138 East 98 Street?

It has 13 residential units and 14 units in total.

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