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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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 · 39

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 15, 2023

    Open — Info 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

    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 3, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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

    Open — Info 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

    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.

    Oct 25, 2019

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 9, 2018

    Open — Info 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 6, 2017

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 25, 2016

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 1, 2015

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 2, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 watt minimum required.

    Jun 16, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose bannister 2 to 3 sty public hall.

    May 5, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door street to 1 sty vestibule.

    May 5, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.