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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 139
- BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - 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 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 17, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - 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
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the building entrance door
Jan 18, 2025
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 22, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
May 1, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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, 2024
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.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at vestibule , 1st story
Dec 31, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at vestibule , 1st story
Dec 31, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at vestibule , 1st story
Dec 31, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 2, 2022
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 15, 2022
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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - 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 1, 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.
Oct 25, 2019
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.
Oct 9, 2018
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.
Nov 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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., 1st story
Nov 26, 2016
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 , 1st story
Nov 26, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.