15 West 131 Street

Manhattan, NY 10037BBL 1-01729-0128Map

15 West 131 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10037. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Vukasinovic, Novak. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 10 of the 13 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.

HPD violations: 13
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 4
HPD complaints: 73

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 2018

About 100% of the building's 3 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

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 13

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
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 17, 2025
Open — Info 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.
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
Open — Info 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 2, 2024
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 15, 2023
Open — Info 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.
Mar 16, 2023
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 3, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Feb 16, 2022
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 2, 2021
Open — Nov sent out

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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
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.
Oct 27, 2016
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.
Oct 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 4

Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order swo #1574 working on platform off c-hooks @ exp #1.
Apr 13, 2009 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve
Class - 1
Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order working on platform off c-hooks at exp 1 while on notice of a stop work order #1599 rem: comply w/ stop work order
Apr 13, 2009 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve
Class - 1
Inadequate safety measure:oper'n crane/derrick/hoisting equip unsafe manner. lifelines not separate/independent. tie back @ wrong angle 90 degrees. c-hooks not touching 3 pts. two ropes tied together for tie b
Mar 18, 2009 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements - unable to inspect footing due to multiple construction debris on flr. remedy: maintain adequate housekeeping.
Jan 27, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 1, 2021 · Apt 9B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 2, 2014 · Apt 4N
Close
Heating
Heat related
Mar 11, 2007 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2006 · Apt 3A
Close
Plumbing
Shower-stall
Mar 18, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 18, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 18, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 18, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Shower-stall
Mar 18, 2006 · Apt 2
Close

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Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 18, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 18, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 18, 2006 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 26, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 18, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 18, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 18, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 28, 2005 · Apt 3A
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 28, 2005 · Apt 3A
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 28, 2005 · Apt 3A
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 28, 2005 · Apt 3A
Close
General
Floor
Aug 11, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
General
Floor
Aug 11, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
General
Floor
Aug 11, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 11, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
General
Floor
Aug 11, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 11, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 11, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
General
Floor
Jun 30, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
May 5, 2005 · Apt 2A
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 28, 2005 · Apt 2A
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 23, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 1, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt 4
Close
General
Windows
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt 4
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt 4
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt 4
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt 4
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt 4
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt 3
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 20, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 20, 2005 · Apt 3A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2005 · Apt 3A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 20, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
General
Cooking gas
Jan 20, 2005 · Apt 3A
Close
General
Cooking gas
Jan 20, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Sep 16, 2004 · Apt 3A
Close
Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 16, 2004 · Apt 3A
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: 1910
Floors: 3
Residential units: 3
Building area: 3,000 ft²
Lot area: 1,499 ft²
Zoning: R7-2
Community board: 110
Council district: 9
Block / lot: 1729 / 128
Assessed value: $135,660
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #137087, last renewed Sep 24, 2021.

Questions about 15 West 131 Street

Who owns 15 West 131 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vukasinovic, Novak.

Does 15 West 131 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.

Is 15 West 131 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 100% of its 3 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 15 West 131 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 15 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.