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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 122
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system lock door at boiler room
Oct 28, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - 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
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.
Nov 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
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.
Nov 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass pane at building entrance door,
Jun 2, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
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 25, 2019
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.
Nov 9, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Apr 3, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening chain and padlock door west fire passageway.
Jun 17, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 5 sty apt 44. , section '' ''
Nov 18, 1992 · Apt 44
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed entrance door street to vestibule public hall.
Dec 16, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors 1 sty rear apt 4 entrance. , section '' ''
Oct 16, 1991 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.