138 West 127 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01911-0051Map
Owner of record: Bestrow Real Estate Corp
138 West 127 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1890 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 11 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bestrow Real Estate Corp. HPD has recorded 108 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 108
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 283
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 108
- 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 - 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 - 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 22, 2024
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, 2024
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.
Nov 15, 2023
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.
Mar 16, 2023
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.
Feb 16, 2022
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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wooden post to hand rail at public hall, 1st story
Dec 14, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose hanging sprinkle system pipe at east wall at public hall, 1st story
Dec 14, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical ceiling light fixture at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 14, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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 2, 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 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system .. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 15, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition b/rooms combined creating class a apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 15, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition b/rooms combined creating class a apartment located at bsmt-apt b, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south
May 15, 2015 · Apt B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition b/rooms combined creating class a apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 15, 2015 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition b/rooms combined creating class a apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 15, 2015 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition b/rooms combined creating class a apt located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 15, 2015 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at the ceiling (approx 16 sq ft) and at the north wall approx 16 sq ft) at community bathroom, 3rd story
May 15, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Nov 12, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak concealed water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Nov 12, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 25, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl , in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 25, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at sink wasteline in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 25, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Oct 25, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Oct 25, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Oct 25, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing mechanical ventilation cover at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story
Oct 25, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story
Oct 25, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hotwater at all hotwater fixtures, 1st apartment from east at north in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story
Oct 25, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at lobby, 1st story
Sep 24, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor .. at lobby, 1st story
Sep 24, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at lobby, 1st story
Sep 24, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 24, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wall erected obstructing access to scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 18, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 34, 2nd story, apartment at north
Oct 18, 2011 · Apt 34
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the house hold items and construction materials at rear yard
May 29, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail 1st story public hall stairs
Feb 20, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story
Jan 3, 2007 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story
Jan 3, 2007 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof .. at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 3, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose washbasin detached from wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story
Jan 3, 2007 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scuttle area reduced in size by sheet rock at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 3, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jan 3, 2007 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 8, 2006 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 8, 2006 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door frame in the entrance located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 8, 2006 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 19
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 21, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 5, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
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
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Feb 10, 1997
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 - Boiler boiler optional
20b/42b/32/46a/4b/24a/31a debris in and around boiler room-boiler has no jacket at all-tin falling from ceiling
Jan 26, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls. observed at exposure#4 facade in a state of disrepair stucco peeling off and pieces falling onto 140 w 127 street roof, also chimney leaning inward., maintain exterior buildi
Apr 30, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. noted the following conditions: apt #3 has loose flr tiles at bathroom. the flr at the bathroom door adjacent to counter is sinking down: the bathroom
Oct 19, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o or bldg dept records - "i-cards" illegal converted 2 class b rooms into a class a apt locatedat north at 2nd sty. remedy: discontinue illegal use or amend c/o.
Oct 18, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain buildings. defects: open wood joists throughout the cellar. remedy: maintain building. first stop cellar throughout.
Dec 19, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
23b 31a
May 20, 1991 · Penalty $85
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Lighting
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 14, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 7
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 7, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 7, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 7, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 25, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 25, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 22, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 18, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 18, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Oct 18, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 18, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Oct 18, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Sep 21, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Sep 21, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 21, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 13, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 13, 2012 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 28, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 7, 2011 · Apt 34
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 7, 2011 · Apt 34
Close - General
Doors
Oct 7, 2011 · Apt 34
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 7, 2011 · Apt 34
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 7, 2011 · Apt 34
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 7, 2011 · Apt 34
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 7, 2011 · Apt 34
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 7, 2011 · Apt 34
Close - General
Floor
Oct 7, 2011 · Apt 34
Close - General
Mold
Oct 7, 2011 · Apt 34
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 12, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 12, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Sep 12, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 12, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 12, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 3, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Sep 3, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 3, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 3, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 9, 2011 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1890
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 11
- Building area
- 2,712 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,599 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1911 / 51
- Assessed value
- $297,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #113671, last renewed Aug 8, 2025.
Questions about 138 West 127 Street
Who owns 138 West 127 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bestrow Real Estate Corp.
Does 138 West 127 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 108 housing violations at this property.
Is 138 West 127 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 73% of its 11 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 138 West 127 Street built?
City records list 1890 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 138 West 127 Street?
It has 11 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.