17 East 131 Street

Manhattan, NY 10037BBL 1-01756-0012Map

17 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 15 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 11 of the 15 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 15
DOB violations: 6
ECB violations: 1
HPD complaints: 25

What to know

Concern

2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 15

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
CImmediately hazardous
Replace the broken or defective water tank cover in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2019 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2019 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2019 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2019 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2019 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2019 · Apt 1B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 15, 2013 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed

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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 4b, 4th story
Sep 30, 2005 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov certified late
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective latch at gate on n1 window in the 1st room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story
Sep 30, 2005 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov certified late
BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of inoperative legal gate to fire escape window located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 17, 2005 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov certified late
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 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 17, 2005 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov certified late
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 17, 2005 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov certified late

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 exposed wiring, defective mechanical louvers for combustion air, auto vent valve on air separator corroded.
May 6, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active

Complaints

Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 9, 2022 · Apt 4B
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Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 5, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 20, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 24, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 11, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 5R
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2009 · Apt 1B
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Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2009 · Apt 1B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 14, 2009 · Apt 1B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2009 · Apt 1B
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Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 24, 2008 · Apt 2B
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Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 16, 2008 · Apt 2B
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Plumbing
Sewer
Sep 9, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close
General
Ceramic-tile
Sep 9, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close
Plumbing
Sewer
Aug 24, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close
General
Ceramic-tile
Aug 24, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close
General
Fire-escape
Aug 24, 2005 · Apt 4B
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Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 24, 2005 · Apt 4B
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Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 8, 2005 · Apt 4B
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Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 1, 2005 · Apt 4B
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Heating
Heat related
Jul 5, 2005 · Apt 4B
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Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 5, 2005 · Apt 4B
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General
Ventilation system
Jul 5, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close
General
Ceramic-tile
Jul 5, 2005 · Apt 4B
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2005 · Apt 1B
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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: 9,910 ft²
Lot area: 5,096 ft²
Zoning: R7B
Community board: 111
Council district: 9
Block / lot: 1756 / 12
Assessed value: $332,100
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #135734, last renewed Aug 29, 2025.

Questions about 17 East 131 Street

Who owns 17 East 131 Street?

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

Does 17 East 131 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 15 housing violations at this property.

Is 17 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 17 East 131 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 17 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.