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36 West 131 Street

Manhattan, NY 10037BBL 1-01728-0056Map

Owner of record: 36 West 131st Streethousing Dvpmnt Fund Corp.

36 West 131 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10037. It has 14 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 36 West 131st Streethousing Dvpmnt Fund Corp.. HPD has recorded 49 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 1 of the 49 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 14 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
49
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
144

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
14
About 100% of the building's 14 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 49

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet flapper in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 5A

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    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 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 14, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 14, 2022 · Apt 2A

    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.

    Feb 16, 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 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 2, 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 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Dec 21, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 21, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 21, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 18, 2020 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door lead to room with fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 18, 2020 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bike chained at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Jun 18, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2019 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at east window in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2019 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at east window in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2019 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2019 · Apt 4C

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

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink, in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at east

    May 25, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink , in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at east

    May 25, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at east

    May 25, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 5A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 14, 2015

    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. at lobby

    Jul 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective pilot light at gas range at oven in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 2, 2014 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story

    May 19, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story

    May 19, 2014 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline of sink, in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 22, 2014 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortice lock of door, in the entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 22, 2014 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood door and lock in the 1st room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 28, 2013 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling, and north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 28, 2013 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system .. at boiler room

    Jan 28, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking assembly at entrance door to building

    Dec 22, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 25, 2011 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 25, 2011 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 1st room from north, the 4th room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 25, 2011 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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
  • 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

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Expired permit. observed an nerected sidewalk shed at exposure#1, permit# m00719322 expired 03/15/23, renew permit; renew permit

    Aug 31, 2023 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain. observed at exposure#1, window a/c unit on the 4th floor is missing support brackets, repair and or replace; replace/repair

    Aug 31, 2023 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    As per one hydrotherm modular boiler. name plate missing-pressure range on compound gage not as per boiler code-no spill switch on hood in flue piping for ao smith hot water boiler.

    Aug 19, 2022 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered bldg occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. alt.# 101351378.in that the bldg has been renovated and is now occupied as a residential bldg. not having a valed certificate of occupancy. remedy

    Jan 11, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans. non-conforming work noted: entire birck arch flooring of 1st floor removed and replaced with q decking & cement slab floor. exceeding scope of work filed on approved pla

    Sep 11, 1998 · Penalty $130

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    May 7, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 17, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 13, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 3, 2019 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 3, 2019 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 3, 2019 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 7, 2017 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 7, 2017 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 2, 2015 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 2, 2015 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 12, 2015 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 20, 2015 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 20, 2015 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 20, 2015 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 20, 2015 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 20, 2015 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 20, 2015 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 19, 2015 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 17, 2015 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 19, 2014 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 19, 2014 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Apr 19, 2014 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 2, 2014 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 5, 2013 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 5, 2013 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Dec 5, 2013 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Jun 25, 2013 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jun 25, 2013 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 25, 2013 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 25, 2013 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 25, 2013 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 26, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2013 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2013 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2013 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Nov 19, 2012 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Nov 19, 2012 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Nov 19, 2012 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jun 22, 2011 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 23, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C4)
Year built
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
14
Building area
12,685 ft²
Lot area
3,330 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1728 / 56
Assessed value
$456,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #105266, last renewed Oct 17, 2025.

Questions about 36 West 131 Street

Who owns 36 West 131 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 36 West 131st Streethousing Dvpmnt Fund Corp..

Does 36 West 131 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 49 housing violations at this property.

Is 36 West 131 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 14 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 14 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 36 West 131 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 36 West 131 Street?

It has 14 residential units.

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