3 East 131 Street

Manhattan, NY 10037BBL 1-01756-0005Map

3 East 131 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10037. It has 9 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Madison Avenue HDFC. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on July 17, 2026. 17 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 22
DOB violations: 6
ECB violations: 1
HPD complaints: 20

What to know

Concern

6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch

Last violation Jul 17, 2026

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 · 22

BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 17, 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 1st room from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at drainpipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 17, 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 south at west
Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1A
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 defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective faucet at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 17, 2026
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
Open — Nov sent out
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 17, 2025
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed

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CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Jan 24, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device install at the bulding entrance door with two han action needed to open the door .
Jan 24, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening unacceptable electromagnetic locking device install at the vestible door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 24, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Provide heavy duty lock and latch set at building entrance
Jan 24, 2024
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 1, 2021
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
BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 2nd story balcony at front at fire escape
Aug 30, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2009 · Apt 1A
Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 6

Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active
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
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

Class - 2
Found weil mclain egh-95 gas boiler with exposed wiring, boiler room door not mounted, poor lighting in boiler room,
May 6, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active

Complaints

Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close
Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2011 · Apt 5A
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 25, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close

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Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 25, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 25, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 25, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 22, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 5A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2004 · Apt 1A
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: 1900
Floors: 5
Residential units: 9
Building area: 9,320 ft²
Lot area: 2,598 ft²
Zoning: R7B
Community board: 111
Council district: 9
Block / lot: 1756 / 5
Assessed value: $312,750
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #119782, last renewed Aug 20, 2024.

Questions about 3 East 131 Street

Who owns 3 East 131 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Madison Avenue HDFC.

Does 3 East 131 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 3 East 131 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 3 East 131 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 3 East 131 Street?

It has 9 residential units.

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