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170 West 136 Street

Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-01920-0059Map

Owner of record: Laura B. Thomas Houses, LP

170 West 136 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 18 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Laura B. Thomas Houses, LP. HPD has recorded 398 housing violations here, most recently on July 8, 2026. 16 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 18 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
398
DOB violations
21
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
357

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 8, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
18
About 100% of the building's 18 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 398

  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ac at fire escape window in the 1st room from east located at apt 5c, 5th story

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5c, 5th story

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5c, 5th story

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods drop ladder is out of gravity hook at rear yard at fire escape

    May 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 11a, 11th story, 5th apartment from north at east

    May 1, 2026 · Apt 11A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, west and east wall in the private hallway located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator shut off valve leaking hot water and steam at east wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Open — False certification
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Apr 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 6th story

    Feb 12, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 6th story

    Feb 12, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 6th story

    Feb 12, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash at third window from north at east in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash at fire escape window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at all balconies , building front at fire escape

    Jan 13, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator shut-off valve on north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story

    Nov 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at boiler room

    Nov 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell/buzzer intercom system from building entrance to the panel at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 8, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 6th story

    Nov 8, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarant material at ceiling at public hall, 6th story

    Nov 8, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at public hall, 6th story

    Nov 8, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story

    Nov 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing lower glass pane at the 3rd window from north at east in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective p0rcelain glaze at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash glass pane, at the 1st window from east at north (fire escape window) in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket around the refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom bell buzzer system from building entrance to west wall in foyer in the foyer located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window lower sash latches at fire escape in the 3rd room from north at center located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 3, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape in the 3rd room from north at center located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 3, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 3, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light switch at east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 3, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet door at east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 3, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell-buzzer system at south wall in the foyer located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 3, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 21

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 22, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 13, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 15, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 16, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 15, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 25, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 24, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 18, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 12, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Feb 27, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    C/u

    Feb 3, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 21, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 29, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 19, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 29, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 21, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 6, 1994

    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 · 13

  • Class - 2

    Proivde designated lobby braille tags (ada). replace or secure worn gisb where needed (2.11.11.5.7.). misalinged cab mirror (b3 3001.2). adjust in car stop switch for proper operation. (2.26.2.5.). provide expl

    Aug 12, 2026 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Class 2 items: provide access to elevator machine room and pit to complete inspection. in-car communication inoperative.

    Jan 30, 2026 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Cease use item: door zone restrictor door lock monitoring inoperative. this is a safety feature which ensures passenger safety. remedy: to restore service, email the d.o.b. [email protected]. for a reinspec

    Apr 1, 2025 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Elevator is out of service. restore to service immediatley.

    Mar 8, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Entire device/inoperable/restore to service

    Mar 7, 2024 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    In-car communication is not working properly, need to repair. entire device is shut down. need to repair and re-inspection required. in-car lighting is damaged, hanging from the ceiling, need to replace lightin

    Jan 25, 2024 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Elevator stopping erraticly on top floor; emergency phone not working;repair in car light fixtures;provide sufficient lighting in car; provide motor room keys

    Aug 7, 2023 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Adjust clutch and m.o. base rollers to prevent clutch hitting rollers. perform monthly maintenance to clear car top and car door tracks of excess oil. provide city i.d.tag on elevator c.o.p. adjust door of elev

    Jan 9, 2023 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Phone not working

    Mar 2, 2022 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Found back flow preventer missing air gap and discharge pipe, corroded fittings and bleed valve on supply line to system, spill switch missing on smoke hood, boiler room door not self closing.

    Sep 10, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
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  • Class - 1

    97x17,68m07,68b07,99b07,42q06;restored to service(97)the only device in the property is out of service creating an hazardous condition for tenants,visitors & emergency rescue.repair device immediately & contact

    Jul 1, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. vertical cracks between windows from cellar to 6th floor. location: rear of building s/w corner. remedy: obtain a permit and remove brick and re-key brickwor

    Sep 13, 1995

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. veritcal cracks through brickwork under windows rear south wall throughout. remedy: obtain tr-1 from licensed engineer or registered architect

    May 6, 1994

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 12, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 12, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 12, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 3, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 11, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Elevator

    Maintenance

    Nov 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1920
Floors
6
Residential units
18
Building area
20,514 ft²
Lot area
4,996 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1920 / 59
Assessed value
$740,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #113791, last renewed Oct 17, 2025.

Questions about 170 West 136 Street

Who owns 170 West 136 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Laura B. Thomas Houses, LP.

Does 170 West 136 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 398 housing violations at this property.

Is 170 West 136 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 18 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 170 West 136 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 170 West 136 Street?

It has 18 residential units.

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