138 East 117 Street
Manhattan, NY 10035BBL 1-01644-0058Map
Owner of record: Tom, Kork Sing
138 East 117 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10035. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Tom, Kork Sing. HPD has recorded 39 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 38 of the 39 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 39
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 4
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 39
- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
Open — Info 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
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 3, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Feb 15, 2022
Open — Info 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 15, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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
Open — Info 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
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
Open — Info 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 9, 2018
Open — Info 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 6, 2017
Open — Info 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, 2016
Open — Info 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 1, 2015
Open — Info 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.
Feb 2, 2015
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 watt minimum required.
Jun 16, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Jan 20, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line roof center.
May 20, 1976
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective window glass 1st sty apt 1 front east & west room. located at apt 1
May 20, 1976 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 1st sty apt 1. located at apt 1
May 20, 1976 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration metal shed erected one sty high at north & south of rear yard.
May 20, 1976
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective south wall 2nd sty public hall.
May 20, 1976
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 1st sty apt 1 rear room. located at apt 1
May 20, 1976 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof throughout.
May 20, 1976
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall of stair public hall all stys.
May 20, 1976
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings vestibule & basement sty.
May 20, 1976
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 2nd sty apt 2. located at apt 2
May 20, 1976 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective window glass 1st sty apt 1 bathroom. located at apt 1
May 20, 1976 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-15.01 adm code provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures shower faucet 1st sty apt 1 bathroom. located at apt 1
May 20, 1976 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination public halls all stys.
May 20, 1976
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the yard.
May 20, 1976
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of 2 & 3 sty public hall windows covered with metalion inside.
May 5, 1976
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose bannister 2 to 3 sty public hall.
May 5, 1976
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wall 1 sty public hall vestibule at east.
May 5, 1976
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit door street to 1 sty vestibule.
May 5, 1976
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective fire escapes at 2 sty apt.
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Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Safety
Fire escape
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Sep 12, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 11, 2017 · Apt 6C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,153 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,637 ft²
- Zoning
- R7D
- Community board
- 111
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 1644 / 58
- Assessed value
- $277,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #128854, last renewed Nov 8, 2012.
Questions about 138 East 117 Street
Who owns 138 East 117 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Tom, Kork Sing.
Does 138 East 117 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 39 housing violations at this property.
Is 138 East 117 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 117 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 138 East 117 Street?
It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.