135 West 131 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01916-0017Map
Owner of record: Amsterdam Garvey Housing Development Fun D Corp.
135 West 131 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1888 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 11 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Amsterdam Garvey Housing Development Fun D Corp.. HPD has recorded 474 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 474
- DOB violations
- 22
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 856
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
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 · 474
- 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
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 2, 2022 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Oct 2, 2022
Open — Nov certified late - 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 - 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.
Nov 28, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at basement
Nov 28, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east and west walls at basement
Nov 28, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east and west walls at basement
Nov 28, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 28, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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
Nov 28, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at public hall, 1st story
Nov 28, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at south at public hall, 1st story
Nov 28, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance located at b-room 1, 1st story, 1st b-room from north at east
Nov 28, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at south at basement
Nov 28, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment located at b-room 1, 1st story, 1st b-room from north at east
Nov 28, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Nov 28, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at b-room 1, 1st story, 1st b-room from north at east
Nov 28, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2021 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the room located at b-room 1f, 1st story, 1st b-room from north at east
Jul 8, 2021 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls, and door frames in the room located at b-room 1f, 1st story, 1st b-room from north at east
Jul 8, 2021 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the room located at b-room 1f, 1st story, 1st b-room from north at east
Jul 8, 2021 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchenette located at b-room 1f, 1st story, 1st b-room from north at east
Jul 8, 2021 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at b-room 1f, 1st story
Jun 25, 2021 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchenette located at b-room 1f, 1st story
Jun 25, 2021 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchenette located at b-room 1f, 1st story
Jun 25, 2021 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at b-room 1f, 1st story
Jun 25, 2021 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jun 17, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 17, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx 4 sq ft) in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 14380229 issued 17-jun-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2F
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. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 17, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 1st story
Jun 17, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 partition wall erected floor to ceiling sub-dividing room in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx 4 sq ft) in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 17, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal railing at stairs at building front
May 29, 2021
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing ...metal handrail at rightat front stoop
Jun 30, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of ...exposed electrical wires at building entrance, west wall
Jun 30, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 6, 2019
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 22
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 9, 2014
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 9, 2014
Dob violation - active
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 20, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - 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
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 1
B154,51,15,16,32a,50a,3b,50b. 50a-boiler burner () check chimney for blockage; 50c-do not operate boiler with all hazardous conditions are immediately covered and dob is called to resinspect to lift the cease
Jan 18, 2014 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
B154,51,15,16,32a,3b,50a,50b,50c. 50a-boiler burner fumes;50b-check chimney for blockage; 50c-do not operate boiler () all hazardous condition and immediately corrected and dob is call to reinspect and lift
Jan 11, 2014 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Electrical work w/o a permit. no app on file for: 100 amp service switch. remedy: obtain permit.
Aug 14, 2013 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 2
B254,15,16,21b,34b,38,50,50a,50b,50c,50d. 50-hot water leaking in building burn up all the oil, tank empty. 50a-combustible debris in boiler room. 50b-coil safety valve not piped down. 50c-loose cement
Sep 2, 2011 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2022 · Apt 1FBUIL
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 25, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 25, 2021 · Apt 1
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 25, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 23, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 25, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 11, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 11, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 11, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 1F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 7, 2021 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 7, 2021 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 7, 2021 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 1, 2021 · Apt 1FRONT
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 1, 2021 · Apt 1FRONT
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 21, 2021 · Apt 1FT
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 21, 2021 · Apt 1FT
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 14, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 14, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 14, 2021 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 13, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 15, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 15, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 15, 2021 · Apt BASEME
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt F1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt F1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 15, 2020 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 7, 2020 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 13, 2020 · Apt APT2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 8, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 27, 2020 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1888
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 11
- Building area
- 2,805 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,699 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1916 / 17
- Assessed value
- $303,300
- Landmark / historic district
- Central Harlem West -- 130-132nd Street Historic District
HPD registration #126924, last renewed Jul 18, 2025.
Questions about 135 West 131 Street
Who owns 135 West 131 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Amsterdam Garvey Housing Development Fun D Corp..
Does 135 West 131 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 474 housing violations at this property.
Is 135 West 131 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 91% of its 11 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 135 West 131 Street built?
City records list 1888 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 135 West 131 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.