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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 49
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
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.
Mar 16, 2023
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 3, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 16, 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 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 2, 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 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Dec 21, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 21, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bike chained at public hall stairs, 5th story
Jun 18, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at east
May 25, 2016 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2015
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. at lobby
Jul 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system .. at boiler room
Jan 28, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking assembly at entrance door to building
Dec 22, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.