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36 West 138 Street

Manhattan, NY 10037BBL 1-01735-0053Map

Owner of record: 36 West 138 Street Housing Development F Und Corpor

36 West 138 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10037. It has 35 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 36 West 138 Street Housing Development F Und Corpor. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025.

HPD violations
20
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
24

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 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 · 20

  • 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 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing device in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 17, 2025 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    May 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 3, 2023 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 3, 2023 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor, in the kitchen located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 3, 2023 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling, in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 3, 2023 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door leading to fire escape located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 3, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling bulkhead, at public hall, 6th story

    Aug 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling bulkhead, at public hall, 6th story

    Aug 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of baby strollers, wheelchair, bike under staircase, at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 3, 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

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor ... at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Mar 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Mar 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 sign missing at 1sty public hall at time of inspection. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 2nd story

    Mar 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective stove top burners in the kitchen located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2014 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 10, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 3, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in a manufacturing district. unlicensed physical treatmentestablishment. a prohibited use as per zr12-10 is operating on the 2ndfloor rear as "foxy spa" with 4 massage rooms, tables, towels and oils

    Oct 2, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo #33046. illegal occupancy noted at 2b in the 2nd floor having been converted/occupied as a masageparlor "foxy spa" with 4 massage rooms, tables, towels and oils. previ

    Oct 2, 2023

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 54

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 20, 2021 · Apt 12A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 17, 2021 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 10, 2020 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 23, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 23, 2019 · Apt 14U

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 1, 2019 · Apt 12A

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Mar 5, 2012 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 11, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 3, 2005 · Apt 5

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
May 29, 2026$40,000Coops - walkup apartments—

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C6)
Year built
1925
Floors
6
Residential units
35
Building area
31,746 ft²
Lot area
7,494 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1735 / 53
Assessed value
$1,007,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #101215, last renewed Dec 22, 2025.

Questions about 36 West 138 Street

Who owns 36 West 138 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 36 West 138 Street Housing Development F Und Corpor.

Does 36 West 138 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 36 West 138 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 36 West 138 Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 36 West 138 Street?

It has 35 residential units.

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