21 West 137 Street
Manhattan, NY 10037BBL 1-01735-0020Map
Owner of record: West 137 Street LP
21 West 137 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10037. It has 18 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is West 137 Street LP. HPD has recorded 167 housing violations here, most recently on October 4, 2026. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 18 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 167
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 148
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 · 167
- 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 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 1A
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 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of a mattress on stair to cellar at building front area
Sep 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lockset at building entrance door , 1st story
Sep 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective upper wood cabinet door at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic-tiles on east wall at vestibule hall , 1st story
Sep 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at center located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 1A
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 defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at center located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building entrance door , 1st story
Jul 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door , 1st story
Jul 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story
Jun 16, 2026
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door in the entrance to building at public hall, 1st story
May 13, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at public hall, 1st story
May 13, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at window at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 13, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze finish by method of reglazing the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 13, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color windows at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 13, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at window at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 13, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall and east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 13, 2026 · Apt 5C
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 square feet at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet at toilet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective peephole and door bell. in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective washbasin base cabinet door in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective refrigerator upper and lower door rubber gaskets in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Apr 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 6B
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 inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 6B
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 inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 6B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling, north wall and east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 6B
Open — Nov sent out - 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 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room
Feb 14, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 15, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Nov 15, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story
Nov 15, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household storage at balcony at building front at fire escape, 5th story
Nov 15, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set to vestibule door , 1st story
Aug 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set to building door , 1st story
Aug 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 9
- Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at front of building retaining wall at cellar stairwell is leaning and bulging.
Aug 1, 2025
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
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
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
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
No certificate of correction on file for class 1 failure-to-maintain violation #39155740p issued 8/1/2025 citing sidewalk collapse and separation at exposure 1. at time of inspection, repairs were complete . vi
Jul 27, 2026 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 2
No certificate of correction on file for class 1 failure-to-maintain violation #39155741r issued 8/1/2025 citing a bulging, out-of-plumb retaining wall at the cellar stairwell and collapsing sidewalk. at inspec
Jul 27, 2026 · Penalty $1,280
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building; at the time of inspection, observed the roof cornice in a deteriorated condition with rust, holes, peeling paint, and spalling. also observed a/c units installed at the 6th-, 5th-,
Jul 27, 2026 · Penalty $2,530
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner. sidewalk collapse due to retaining wall failure where pedestrians enter building creating immediate hazard to pedestrians., repair and/replace
Sep 12, 2025 · Penalty $6,280
Active - Class - 1
Sidewalk collapse and separation. the sidewalk in front of 17-21 west 137 st. is separating and collapsing due to retaining wall failure,creating immediate pedestrian hazard. under nyc administrative code secti
Aug 1, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
At front of building, retaining wall at cellar stairwell is bulging and out of plumb and sidewalk collapsing., repair and/replace
Aug 1, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close
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- Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 17, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 6C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 10, 2025 · Apt 6B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 24, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 24, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 24, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Sep 24, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 23, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2022 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 16, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 18
- Building area
- 16,122 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,997 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1735 / 20
- Assessed value
- $293,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #107481, last renewed Oct 17, 2025.
Questions about 21 West 137 Street
Who owns 21 West 137 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is West 137 Street LP.
Does 21 West 137 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 167 housing violations at this property.
Is 21 West 137 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 18 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 21 West 137 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 21 West 137 Street?
It has 18 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.