8 West 131 Street
Manhattan, NY 10037BBL 1-01728-0143Map
Owner of record: Genesis Y15 Owners LLC
8 West 131 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10037. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Genesis Y15 Owners LLC. HPD has recorded 76 housing violations here, most recently on August 21, 2026. 21 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.
- HPD violations
- 76
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 251
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
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 · 76
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Aug 21, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4
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 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Jul 1, 2026
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 north at east
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 3
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 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Jun 23, 2026
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 north at east
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at boiler room
Apr 29, 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 - BHazardous
Refit door and frame in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective frame at door in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked at basement at boiler room
Jan 26, 2026
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 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 4
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 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2026 · 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 north at east
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 2
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
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
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.
Apr 2, 2024
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 - 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 - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ... in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 15, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 15, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Jul 9, 2021
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at at public hall, 1st story
Jul 9, 2021
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 agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jul 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Jul 9, 2021
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.
Apr 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical ceiling light fixture in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 24, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 24, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening a double cylinder key operated lock installed at the door of the building entrance
Apr 24, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door to the building at public hall, 1st story
Oct 25, 2016
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Non-hazardous
49-noflow swithch
Aug 10, 2001 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
36. bq9-teledgrelans hot water boiler installed wihtouth work permits.36-telebyre cears how. boiler has asme "h" stamp and needs to be registered with n.y.c depatment of building.
Aug 10, 2001 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
19b
Sep 27, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 3
Open
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- Door/window
Door
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 3
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 15, 2026 · Apt 3
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 15, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
May 15, 2026 · Apt 3
Open - Door/window
Door
May 15, 2026 · Apt 3
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 14, 2026 · Apt 3
Open - Door/window
Door
May 14, 2026 · Apt 3
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 14, 2026 · Apt 3
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 3
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 3
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 3
Open - Door/window
Door
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 3
Open - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 3
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 1, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 1, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 1, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 1, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 30, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,724 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,693 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1728 / 143
- Assessed value
- $202,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #133919, last renewed Dec 1, 2025.
Questions about 8 West 131 Street
Who owns 8 West 131 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Genesis Y15 Owners LLC.
Does 8 West 131 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 76 housing violations at this property.
Is 8 West 131 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 4 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 8 West 131 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 8 West 131 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.