174 West 136 Street
Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-01920-0060Map
Owner of record: Laura B. Thomas Houses, LP
174 West 136 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 16 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Laura B. Thomas Houses, LP. HPD has recorded 273 housing violations here, most recently on June 3, 2026. 22 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 273
- DOB violations
- 23
- ECB violations
- 19
- HPD complaints
- 308
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 · 273
- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective metal treads 3rd and 7th from bottom up at building front areaway
Jun 3, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash window in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 6A
Open — Invalid certification - 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
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at door in the entrance located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement. at boiler room
Jan 30, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 6A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor. in the private hallway located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 6A
Open — Not complied with
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock assembly at door. in the entrance located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 6A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash window. in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 6A
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective silicone caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 6A
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 6A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective conter balance at lower sash windonw south 2 window in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 6A
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinge in the entrance located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle at door. in the bathroom located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 6A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at celling in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom panel system to building entrance in the 4th room from north located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance lower window sash at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 6A
Open — Not complied with - 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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 1st bathroom from north at west, the 2nd bathroom from north at west, the foyer , the 1st room from north at east, the 1st room from north at west, the 4th room from north at east, the 3rd room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 22, 2025 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 22, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 22, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front
Apr 22, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at rats at building front
Apr 22, 2025
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set in the entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 22, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door in the entrance located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective viinyl floor in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system from building entrance to south wall in the private hallway located at apt 2c, 2nd story
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 8, 2024 · Apt 4B
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 8, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 8, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 23
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 9, 2020
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 23, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 14, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 16, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 19, 2014
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 elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
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 elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 26, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - 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
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Jul 27, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 7, 1994
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- 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 · 19
- Class - 2
67-x-10 car phone inoperative repair..
Apr 13, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
: failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. service elevator equipment as per bc3001.2 & 27-987. upon inspection, the device is found to be out of service, creating a hazardous condition per 1rcny
Jan 30, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Class 2: phone inoperative repair &connect service to 24 hr emergency operator. emergency light is constantly on check wires & repair. relocate nyc id tag to car button station. unmarked fire service key switch
Nov 6, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 1
Return to service class 1 continued
Jun 12, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Entire device is shut down. need to repair and re-inspection required. no access to motor room at time of inspection, must provide access to motor room.
May 2, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
97/x/17 class 1 restore to service for proper inspection by dob.
Aug 23, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
97x17,99m5,and 23i11 entire drill inoperative upon inspection arrival on a 6 story building with no alterate service creating alterations condition and a hazard to tenants,elevator its been out of service for s
Oct 13, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Cease use weil mclain lgb-6 due to corroded boiler base signs of flame rollout, burners in poor condition, do not operate boiler til all hazardous condition are corrected and dob is notified to re inspect and l
Sep 10, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated 3.10.12 of appendix k.3 of the 2014 nycbc this is a controller feature which ensure passengers safety remedy file application install dlm and per
Feb 11, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
2b10,68b7,57bb15. (2b)repair phone. (68b)provide mcp logs. (57bb)tag fire extinguisher.
May 29, 2018 · Penalty $310
Resolve
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- Class - 2
02x10,10d06,05j01,70i10. 02x-2way communication inoperable; 05j-reducecar door gap; 70i-pit doro (lock) damaged repair.
May 4, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner in that in apt 6c water leaking thru ceiling causing damage to sheetrock in living room & bedroom. remedy: make safe immediately,make all necessary repairs,
Dec 6, 2013 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
67/x/10,69/b/07,99/u/05,100/i/10,42/n/09,11/i/10/67x-repair phone system in car.69b-provide proper code data plate on main line/99uperform &file current 1 yr test/100-irepair smoke head in m.r.42n-remove jumper
Sep 21, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
100x10,15m7,11i10,06b01,40p16,70m07,77i11. 100x- provide two way communication. 11i- replace damaged buttons. 06b- car door, gate door lock. at times elevator will not leave lobby; check repair adjust. 70m- pit
Apr 12, 2010 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Cease use. 97x10,21d06,11i11,15m07. 97x- repair only elevator in bldg out of service thereby creating condition dangerous to human life as per 1rcny-11-02. 21d- secure 5th fl interlock check all locks for prope
Dec 29, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
The cinder asch block at the 1st floor west apt dumbwaiter shaft is missing, broken & defective leaving the remaining floors unsupported. the wooden floor joists at the kitchen and bathroom lines are dry rott
Dec 6, 1999
Active - Unknown
Operation of pa contrary to the c of o allows for the operation of of the pa. remedy: amend c of o to show new use
Apr 6, 1990 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
Faiure to safely and properly remove material debris from constructionremedy: romove debris.
Jun 28, 1988 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. remedy; obtain permits and approvals from this dept.
Jun 28, 1988 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 6A
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 6A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 6A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close
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- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 17, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 6A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 6A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 6A
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 6A
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 6A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 6A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 6A
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 6A
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 6A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 6A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 22, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door
May 22, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D7)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 16,065 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,744 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1920 / 60
- Assessed value
- $605,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #101250, last renewed Oct 17, 2025.
Questions about 174 West 136 Street
Who owns 174 West 136 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Laura B. Thomas Houses, LP.
Does 174 West 136 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 273 housing violations at this property.
Is 174 West 136 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 174 West 136 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 174 West 136 Street?
It has 16 residential units and 18 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.