15 East 131 Street

Manhattan, NY 10037BBL 1-01756-0011Map

15 East 131 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10037. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Madison Avenue HDFC. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 2 of the 8 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 8
DOB violations: 6
ECB violations: 1
HPD complaints: 56

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Jun 4, 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 · 8

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
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
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 2a lower level, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2015 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 2a upper level, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2015 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window lower sash counter balance at lower level in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 7, 2013 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window lower sash counter balance at upper level in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 7, 2013 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window lower sash counter balance at upper level in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 7, 2013 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed

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-85 gas boiler, with corroded piping on return line at circulator, corroded piping at hot water storage tank, safety relief on hot water boiler leaking.
May 6, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active

Complaints

General
Signage missing
Apr 17, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close
Electric
Power outage
Jul 8, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close
Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 19, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close
General
Windows
Apr 30, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close
General
Windows
Apr 30, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close
General
Floor
Aug 17, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 17, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 6, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 6, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close

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Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 6, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 6, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close
General
Mold
May 12, 2008 · Apt 2A
Close
Plumbing
Sewer
May 12, 2008 · Apt 2A
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
May 12, 2008 · Apt 2A
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
May 12, 2008 · Apt 2A
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 12, 2008 · Apt 2A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 15, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 15, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 15, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
Jan 15, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jan 15, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 2, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 2, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 2, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 2, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 2, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 13, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 13, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 13, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 13, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 13, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 9, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 9, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 9, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 9, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 9, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 3, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 3, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close
Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 3, 2005 · 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: 1920
Floors: 5
Residential units: 8
Building area: 9,875 ft²
Lot area: 2,498 ft²
Zoning: R7B
Community board: 111
Council district: 9
Block / lot: 1756 / 11
Assessed value: $331,200
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #136827, last renewed Sep 2, 2025.

Questions about 15 East 131 Street

Who owns 15 East 131 Street?

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

Does 15 East 131 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.

Is 15 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 15 East 131 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 15 East 131 Street?

It has 8 residential units.

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