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138 West 117 St

Manhattan, NY 10026BBL 1-01901-0051Map

Owner of record: 117 Preservation Housing Development Fun D Company,

138 West 117 St is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10026. It has 42 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 117 Preservation Housing Development Fun D Company,. HPD has recorded 168 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 18 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 27 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
168
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
16

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
27
About 64% of the building's 42 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 168

  • A

    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
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Nov 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures that was shut off by con edison for non payment of bill in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash 1st. window at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash 2nd window at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash 1st window at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 9, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit building entrance door , 1st story

    Feb 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at building entrance door , 1st story

    Feb 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective closer arm at building entrance door , 1st story

    Feb 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance door at laundry room, 1st story

    Feb 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Feb 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 3, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees fahrenheit at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 3, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 3, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east

    Feb 1, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east

    Feb 1, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1d, 1st story, apartment at west

    Feb 1, 2023 · Apt 1D

    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.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 2, 2022

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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, 2021

    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 25, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 25, 2019

    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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at cellar

    Dec 7, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Nov 6, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 6, 2017

    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 26, 2016

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 26, 2016

    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 2, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    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 · 3

  • Class - 2

    Bc 3314.1 non code compliant supported scaffold(missing planks,guardrails). at time of inspection of a 5 story building i observed supportedscaffold at exp 1,2 and 4 missing planks,toe boards and midrails at di

    Feb 8, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc 3314.4 supported scaffold modified. at time of inspection on an active jobsite of a 5 story building,i observed at exp 4(near exp 1) supported scaffold on top of sws that has been modified(use of cut frames)

    Feb 8, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Found in cellar ý1¨ weil mclain boiler model# 880 btu 1082000 with a beckett burner. that not registered with this dept. need to seal around chimmey.

    Apr 29, 2019

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 1, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
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  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 13, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Open

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 (C4)
Year built
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
42
Building area
19,220 ft²
Lot area
5,046 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1901 / 51
Assessed value
$1,993,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #130132, last renewed Sep 3, 2025.

Questions about 138 West 117 St

Who owns 138 West 117 St?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 117 Preservation Housing Development Fun D Company,.

Does 138 West 117 St have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 168 housing violations at this property.

Is 138 West 117 St rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 27 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 64% of its 42 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 138 West 117 St built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 138 West 117 St?

It has 42 residential units.

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