5 West 131 Street
Manhattan, NY 10037BBL 1-01729-0032Map
Owner of record: 131st Street Realty LLC
5 West 131 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1909 in Manhattan, 10037. It has 11 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 131st Street Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 134 housing violations here, most recently on April 7, 2026. 24 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 134
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 124
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 · 134
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less then 10 sq ft at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less then 10 sq ft at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18768920 issued 07-apr-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling. in the bathroom located at apt 4f , 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4f , 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4f , 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4f , 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Dec 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2025 · Apt 1F
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 16, 2025 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 16, 2025 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall in the foyer located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall in the foyer located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at drain pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 2F
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 = 4, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 17, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at window at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamle glaze surface finish on bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling east and north walls in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling ,east and north walls in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at east wall at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Apr 26, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 square feet at ceiling and 2 square feet at north wall and 2 square feet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 4 square feet at ceiling and 2 square feet at north wall and 2 square feet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 16928423 issued 26-apr-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked in basement. at boiler room
Feb 21, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen , the 2nd room from north, the private hallway , the 4th room from north at east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 31, 2023 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, west wall, east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 31, 2023 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 31, 2023 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, south wall, east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 31, 2023 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, west wall, north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 31, 2023 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked gate at building front leading to boiler at cellar
Dec 31, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 31, 2023 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 5, 2004
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
Mar 16, 1999
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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
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 · 3
- Class - 2
At time of inspection exterior facades at expo # 02. 03 & 04 instate of disrepair conditions with cracks & spalling bricks, missing & loose cement stucco from 3rd floor to parapet level. also observed a horizon
Nov 17, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 3
B354/15/50a/16/50a-remove all storage
Jun 22, 2011 · Penalty $100
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. at rear north side observed vertical cracks abovelintels on exterior bldg wall at all levels. at west elevation observed spalling concrete at parapet level. remedy: maintain/repair defect.
Feb 26, 2006 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 4AF
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 4AF
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 4AF
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 4AF
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 4AF
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close
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- Water leak
Damp spot
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 22, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 22, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 12, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 3R
Close - Plumbing
Boiler
Feb 19, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 4AF
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 4AF
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 4AF
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 4AF
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 4AF
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 6R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 9, 2022 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 21, 2022 · Apt 5F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 11, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 11, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 11, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 11, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Mailbox
Dec 6, 2017 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 3, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 3, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 1, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 6R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2016 · Apt 6R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2013 · Apt NA
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1909
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 11
- Building area
- 9,785 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,498 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1729 / 32
- Assessed value
- $153,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #137927, last renewed Jul 1, 2025.
Questions about 5 West 131 Street
Who owns 5 West 131 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 131st Street Realty LLC.
Does 5 West 131 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 134 housing violations at this property.
Is 5 West 131 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 11 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 5 West 131 Street built?
City records list 1909 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 5 West 131 Street?
It has 11 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.