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138 West 123 Street

Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01907-0051Map

Owner of record: Vernon, Allan

138 West 123 Street is a two-family home built in 1878 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Vernon, Allan. HPD has recorded 70 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 35 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
70
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
2

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

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 · 70

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

    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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    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

    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

    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
  • 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 27, 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ,100 watts required.

    Jul 25, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department , at cellar

    Aug 9, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly secure the loose handrail at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Aug 9, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department , at cellar

    Aug 9, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.

    Jun 21, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose scuttle ladder at 3 sty public hall.

    Jun 21, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Nov 6, 1996

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    File with this department registration statement for change of ownership of building.

    May 8, 1989

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-41.05 adm code file with this department registration statement for change of ownership of building.

    Jun 21, 1984

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-41.07 adm code file with this department a registration statement with a proper address for registered party.

    Mar 2, 1976

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2 sty front east room 4 sink kitchenette.

    Dec 1, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of two refrigerators basement public hall.

    Dec 1, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-16.01 adm code repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet 1 sty public hall.

    Dec 1, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2 sty bathroom public hall.

    Dec 1, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving front areaway.

    Dec 1, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-15.01 adm code provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures 3 sty public hall water closet.

    Dec 1, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective ceiling electrical fixture 3 sty shower public hall.

    Dec 1, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code provide door to shower 3 sty public hall.

    Dec 1, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-15.01 adm code provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures shower 3 sty public hall.

    Dec 1, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.01 adm code provide adequate lighting cellar.

    Dec 1, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty shower public hall.

    Dec 1, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.09 adm code file with this department a written designation for change in managing agent of building.

    Dec 1, 1975

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective ceiling electrical fixture 3 sty public hall.

    Dec 1, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures shower 3 sty public hall.

    Dec 1, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-15.01 adm code provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures 3 sty front east room 7 sink kitchenette.

    Dec 1, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3 sty front east room 7 sink kitchenette.

    Dec 1, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets 2 sty front east room 4 sink kitchenette.

    Dec 1, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tire retarding of walls & ceilings & soffets of 1 2 & 3 stys public hall throughout.

    Sep 19, 1973

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceilings & soffets of stairs 1 2 & 3 sty public hall throughout.

    Sep 19, 1973

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceilings of room & kitchen compartment 1sty rearroom.

    Sep 19, 1973

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass of lower sash 1sty rear room at west window.

    Sep 19, 1973

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective holes under sink & north wall 1sty rear room.

    Sep 19, 1973

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 1sty rear room throughout..

    Sep 19, 1973

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard.

    Sep 19, 1973

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tire retarding of ceiling 1sty public hall at entrance.

    Sep 19, 1973

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose wash basin 3sty water closet compartment public hall.

    Sep 19, 1973

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads 3sty public hall.

    Sep 19, 1973

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling and walls 2 sty public hall.

    Oct 16, 1972

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 5

  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Nov 7, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 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 · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1878
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
2,880 ft²
Lot area
1,631 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1907 / 51
Assessed value
$120,540
Landmark / historic district
Mount Morris Park Historic District Extension

HPD registration #131032, last renewed Oct 8, 2025.

Questions about 138 West 123 Street

Who owns 138 West 123 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Vernon, Allan.

Does 138 West 123 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 70 housing violations at this property.

Is 138 West 123 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 138 West 123 Street built?

City records list 1878 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 138 West 123 Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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