157 West 131 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01916-0009Map
Owner of record: Central Harlem 203k Housing Development Fund
157 West 131 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1886 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Central Harlem 203k Housing Development Fund. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.
- HPD violations
- 10
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 40
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 · 10
- 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 2, 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.
Mar 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 21, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 21, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Apr 21, 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.
Apr 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 9
- 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 31, 2005
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 - 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 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Failure to carry out demo in a safe & proper manner. note dust is entering adj property thru party walls & accumulating thru-out entire bldg@ 159 w 131 st. stop all work () appl #103804830. remedy: carry out
Jan 23, 2007 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt G
Close - General
Janitor/super
Apr 25, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 25, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 22, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 22, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 22, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 22, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 22, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 22, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 22, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 22, 2018 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 28, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Mar 24, 2011 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 6, 2008 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 12, 2006 · Apt 9
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 12, 2006 · Apt 9
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 4, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 24, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 24, 2005 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 9
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 9
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 9
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 9
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 9
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 9
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 9
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 9
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 9
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2004 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2004 · Apt 5
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 11, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 10, 2003 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1886
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,598 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,699 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1916 / 9
- Assessed value
- $188,550
- Landmark / historic district
- Central Harlem West -- 130-132nd Street Historic District
HPD registration #130882, last renewed Nov 26, 2025.
Questions about 157 West 131 Street
Who owns 157 West 131 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Central Harlem 203k Housing Development Fund.
Does 157 West 131 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.
Is 157 West 131 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 4 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 157 West 131 Street built?
City records list 1886 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 157 West 131 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.