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31 West 131 Street

Manhattan, NY 10037BBL 1-01729-0022Map

Owner of record: Douglas Halsrud

31 West 131 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Manhattan, 10037. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Douglas Halsrud. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 4, 2025

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 · 12

  • 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.

    Apr 2, 2024

    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 15, 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
  • 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
  • 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.

    Oct 25, 2019

    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.

    Oct 10, 2018

    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.

    Oct 27, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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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.

    Oct 2, 2015

    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 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 4

  • 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 · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg.wall noted:facade of brick bldg.bulging at 2nd fl.level where attached to adjacent bldg.#29 w 131 st defective court yard location:facade at 2nd fl.level front of bldg.remedy:

    Mar 20, 2000 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 26, 2021 · Apt B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 16, 2021 · Apt APTA

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 14, 2020 · Apt B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 14, 2020 · Apt B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2019 · Apt C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2019 · Apt C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2019 · Apt SVC

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 28, 2006 · Apt C

    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 (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,720 ft²
Lot area
1,665 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1729 / 22
Assessed value
$123,120
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #136796, last renewed Sep 2, 2025.

Questions about 31 West 131 Street

Who owns 31 West 131 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Douglas Halsrud.

Does 31 West 131 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 31 West 131 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 31 West 131 Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 31 West 131 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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