147 West 131 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01916-0013Map
Owner of record: Central Harlem 203k Housing Development Fund
147 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 26 housing violations here, most recently on October 8, 2026. 11 of the 26 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.
- HPD violations
- 26
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 69
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 26
- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage of material clothes and household items in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt ba, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt BA
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt ba, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt BA
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt ba, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt BA
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door at boiler room
Oct 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door leading to cellar at basement
Oct 8, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Jan 3, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2022 · Apt 3A
Open — Violation will be reinspected
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- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2022 · Apt 3A
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective water closet in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection mechanical stopper at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2022 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective return bell buzzer from building entrance to intercom at north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2022 · Apt 3A
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.
Apr 3, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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 sign missing
Apr 3, 2022
Open — Violation will be reinspected - 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 3, 2022
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 - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage bags and debris at front areaway
Jun 3, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed
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 6, 2006
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
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans @ premises @ time of inspection. forregut rehabiut permit # 104156556-01 remedy: stop all work immediatelyprovide plans. call office @ (212) 669 - 8031 prior start work.
Apr 11, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain adequate house keeping. noted: accumulation of const. debris & materials @ job site pieces of wood, concrete blocks (pcs) etc. remedy: stop work immediately! call office @ (212) 669 - 8031
Apr 11, 2007 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public & property affected by const. operations. noted: gate @ fence open & unguarded creating a haz. condition for thepublic. remedy: stop work immediately! safeguard public & property.
Apr 11, 2007 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public & property affected by construction operations. due to demolition of operation of 147w 131st adjoining property 149w 131st is affected by glass & other construction debris
Dec 11, 2006 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
No potable water in habitat building. fire department shit off domestic water to stop flooding in cellar. water was also spraying on open splice box. tenants had no water. remedy: provide potable water
Feb 9, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain plumbing and/or appurtenances-hazardous. domestic water main is damaged- water was spraying onto open electrical splice box when system is on-fire department shut main. remedy: maintain plum
Feb 9, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg noted:second floor hole in bathroom ceiling and hallway floor at shower.remedy:maintain bldg make all necessary repairs to bathroom ceiling and hallway floor
May 27, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Signage missing
Mar 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 1, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 1, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 9, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 27, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 27, 2019 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 27, 2019 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 23, 2016 · Apt BA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2005 · Apt FLR5
Close - General
Windows
Aug 10, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 10, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 10, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - General
Doors
Aug 10, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 10, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 10, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 7, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Floor
Jun 7, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 7, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 7, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 7, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 7, 2005 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 5, 2004 · Apt 7
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 5, 2004 · Apt 7
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Apr 1, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 31, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Mar 30, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 1, 2004 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 1, 2004 · Apt 7
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 25, 2004 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 25, 2004 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 25, 2004 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 25, 2004 · Apt 4
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
- 4,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,998 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1916 / 13
- Assessed value
- $290,700
- Landmark / historic district
- Central Harlem West -- 130-132nd Street Historic District
HPD registration #126925, last renewed Nov 26, 2025.
Questions about 147 West 131 Street
Who owns 147 West 131 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Central Harlem 203k Housing Development Fund.
Does 147 West 131 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.
Is 147 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 147 West 131 Street built?
City records list 1886 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 147 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.