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42 West 138 Street

Manhattan, NY 10037BBL 1-01735-0056Map

Owner of record: 42 W. 138th Street Housing Devel.

42 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 42 W. 138th Street Housing Devel.. HPD has recorded 122 housing violations here, most recently on October 28, 2025. 25 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
122
DOB violations
20
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
29

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Oct 28, 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 · 122

  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 64, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 64

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system lock door at boiler room

    Oct 28, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • 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 22, 2024

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 33

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 12, 2023 · Apt 33

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 12, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 12, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 12, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass pane at building entrance door,

    Jun 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line at sink, in the kitchen located at apt 46, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 2, 2022 · Apt 46

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles, in the kitchen located at apt 46, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 2, 2022 · Apt 46

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 46, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 2, 2022 · Apt 46

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Nov 9, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 46, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 23, 2016 · Apt 46

    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 27, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 21

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall at south in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 21

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 21

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 21

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... wall at bathtub approximately 10 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 21

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze of bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 1, 2014 · Apt 21

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Apr 3, 2014

    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 .. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 3, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective oven door gasket in the kitchen located at apt 11, 1st story, apartment at west

    Apr 3, 2014 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective oven in the kitchen located at apt 11, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 3, 2014 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 11, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 3, 2014 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 3, 2014 · Apt 14

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceramic toilet paper holder (cut hazzard) in the bathroom located at apt 46, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 3, 2014 · Apt 46

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 64, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 25, 2013 · Apt 64

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 64, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 25, 2013 · Apt 64

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 64, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 25, 2013 · Apt 64

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 64, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 25, 2013 · Apt 64

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 64, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 25, 2013 · Apt 64

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 64, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 25, 2013 · Apt 64

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at apt 64, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 25, 2013 · Apt 64

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 28, 2009 · Apt 53

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 28, 2009 · Apt 53

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bed bugs in the entire apartment located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 28, 2009 · Apt 53

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening chain and padlock door west fire passageway.

    Jun 17, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electrical extension wire from 1 sty public hall ceiling light fixture to 1 sty southeast apt 3. located at apt 3

    Jun 17, 1999 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 5 sty apt 44. , section '' ''

    Nov 18, 1992 · Apt 44

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door street to vestibule public hall.

    Dec 16, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors 1 sty rear apt 4 entrance. , section '' ''

    Oct 16, 1991 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock entrance 1 sty rear apt 4. , section '' ''

    Oct 16, 1991 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 20

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Apr 29, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    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

    Feb 27, 2001

    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

    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

    Aug 29, 1995

    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

ECB violations · 1

  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain interior noted: floor cllapsing with defection in excess of 6 inches creating a hazardous condition. location: apt 4 first floor rear, kitchen area, entire bathroom&hallway (plumbing riser)

    May 23, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 26, 2025 · Apt 64

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 9, 2023 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 9, 2023 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 11, 2016 · Apt 46

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 28, 2014 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 28, 2014 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 28, 2014 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 28, 2014 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 28, 2014 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 28, 2014 · Apt 21

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 28, 2014 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 28, 2014 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 15, 2013 · Apt 64

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 15, 2013 · Apt 64

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke-fumes

    Aug 15, 2013 · Apt 64

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 21, 2009 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Feb 25, 2009 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Feb 25, 2009 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 1, 2008 · Apt 64

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 30, 2008 · Apt 64

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 21, 2008 · Apt 64

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 19, 2008 · Apt 64

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 18, 2008 · Apt 64

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 20, 2008 · Apt 64

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 17, 2008 · Apt 64

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 15, 2008 · Apt 64

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 1, 2007 · Apt 64

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 19, 2007 · Apt 46

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 25, 2007 · Apt 46

    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 (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 / 56
Assessed value
$927,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #101213, last renewed Jul 11, 2025.

Questions about 42 West 138 Street

Who owns 42 West 138 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 42 W. 138th Street Housing Devel..

Does 42 West 138 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 122 housing violations at this property.

Is 42 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 42 West 138 Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 42 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.