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48 West 138 Street

Manhattan, NY 10037BBL 1-01735-7501Map

Owner of record: The 48-54 West 138th Street Condominium

48 West 138 Street is a condominium built in 1940 in Manhattan, 10037. It has 89 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is The 48-54 West 138th Street Condominium. HPD has recorded 71 housing violations here, most recently on June 3, 2025. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
71
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
714

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 3, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
10
About 11% of the building's 89 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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 71

  • B

    § 67 m/d law post a printed scale floor plan showing means of egress, at by elevator at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 67 m/d law post a printed scale floor plan showing means of egress, at by elevator at public hall, 2nd story

    Jun 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 9, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hopper door at south wall not self closing at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hopper door at south wall not self closing at public hall, 5th story

    Apr 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire doors at east and west walls are not self closing at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hopper door not self closing at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire doors at east and west walls not self closing at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hopper door at south wall not self closing at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hopper door at south wall not self closing at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire doors at east and west not self closing at public hall, 5th story

    Apr 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 13, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 13, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 13, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 13, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling, south, east and west walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 13, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 13, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 13, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hopper door at south wall not self closing at public hall, 6th story

    Apr 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire doors at east and west not self closing at public hall, 4th story

    Apr 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire doors at east and west not self closing at public hall, 6th story

    Apr 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door to gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4j, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 4J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective metal door in the entrance located at apt 4j, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 4J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4j, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 4J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective wash/basin ( missing ) in the bathroom located at apt 4j, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 4J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the bathroom located at apt 4j, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 20, 2019 · Apt 4J

    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 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Apr 24, 2017

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1i, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 24, 2017 · Apt 1I

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 14, 2016 · Apt 6E

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 14, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 1C

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective radiator shut valve in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 1C

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at 2nd public hall bulkhead from east

    Jan 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items 3rd sty front west at fire escape

    Apr 23, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items 4th sty front west at fire escape

    Apr 23, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 15, 2014 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 15, 2014 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly secure the loose marble saddle at entrance in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 15, 2014 · Apt 3C

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

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

    Feb 15, 2014 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Feb 15, 2014 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of radiator shut off steam valve uncapped at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 15, 2014 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 15, 2014 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 6b, 6th story, 6th apartment from west at north , section at east

    Oct 6, 2013 · Apt 6B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak water penetration from exterior of east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 6b, 6th story, 6th apartment from west at north , section at east

    Oct 6, 2013 · Apt 6B

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 5, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 7, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 11, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 1

    Bc9077.2.8 failure to provide a fire alarm system for transient use inapartment 5j(5th floor). remedy: discontinue illegal use.

    Sep 28, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of a automatic sprinkler system. where is required as per 903.2 and 27-954 for transient use in apartment 5j. remedy: discontinue illegal use.

    Sep 28, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent-residentialpurposes. certificate of occupancy no#m000017470 which indicates building to be legally approved as a class a multiple dwelling. now apartme

    Sep 28, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. failure to provide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc1018.1 and 27-366 for transient use apartment 5j(5th floor). remedy: discontinu

    Sep 28, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    28-201.1 inadequate tenant protection plan note:at time of inspection observed work had begun under the aforementioned job number.the submitted tpp lacks specific means & methods of protecting tenants on health

    Oct 20, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection, observed approximately two hundred and fifty liner feet of sidewalk shed erected at exposure (1). work (100%) completed without a permit., obtain all permits

    Jun 2, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Phone/inoperative/repair, controller/no dlm code data plate/provide, machine room/light not working/repair.

    May 27, 2020 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B251.67l10,07m07,76j01.67:reapir communication.07:provide door restrictor missing.76:adjust car safety rod bent during test right side jaws

    Oct 31, 2014 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. defects noted: attime of inspection hallway floor & bathroom floor is leaning out of plumb/sagging in apt 2i. tiles on wall are broken or missing in bathroom

    Jul 23, 2013 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. front entrance missing 2"x4" loose and shaky. remedy: immediately make safe.maintain bldg as per code.

    Jan 28, 2013 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior building walls or appurtenances. defects noted: at time of inspection there is missing pieces of brick,deteriorating mortar joints,loose aluminum capping,missing aluminum capping

    Sep 12, 2011 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    70o02.71q03.32h11.41t07.58e01.50i11.16j01.08m07.70o clean pitt 71q provide light guard 32h worn guide shoes 41t provide m.r door sign 58e left pad rubbing 20i 5 fl vision panel 16j eliminate excessive play wher

    Sep 8, 2008 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    84m7/.84m-work permit not posted

    Jan 4, 2008 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Exit passageway or corridor total obstruction noted: ext passageway from reak to street level located at exposure #2 blocked by pipes and sheetrock. remedy: remove obstruction.

    Nov 24, 2007 · Penalty $480

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 2, 2024 · Apt 5L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 13, 2023 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 10, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 10, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 23, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 23, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 21, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 21, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 9, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 9, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 23, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 23, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 30, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 30, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 24, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 24, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 7, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 7, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 5, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 5, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 3, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 3, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 30, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 30, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 24, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 3, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 3, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 3, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 3, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 3, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 3, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 3, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 31, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 31, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 20, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 20, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 11, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 11, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 22, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 22, 2023 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 30, 2022 · Apt 1K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 30, 2022 · Apt 1K

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Condominium (R4)
Year built
1940
Floors
6
Residential units
89
Building area
35,720 ft²
Lot area
9,992 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1735 / 7501
Assessed value
$5,241,610
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #108188, last renewed May 29, 2026.

Questions about 48 West 138 Street

Who owns 48 West 138 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The 48-54 West 138th Street Condominium.

Does 48 West 138 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 71 housing violations at this property.

Is 48 West 138 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 11% of its 89 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 48 West 138 Street built?

City records list 1940 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 48 West 138 Street?

It has 89 residential units.

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