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138 West 137 Street

Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-01921-0050Map

Owner of record: NYC Housing Preservation And Development

138 West 137 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is NYC Housing Preservation And Development. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on April 2, 2024. 5 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
14
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 2, 2024

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 14

  • 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 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 9, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 27, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Oct 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c , 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 2, 2008 · Apt C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt c , 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 2, 2008 · Apt C

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 7, 2007 · Apt C

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    May 2, 2001

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of inoperable window bathroom 3 sty front north apt 3a 0921213. , section '' ''

    Apr 2, 1991 · Apt 3A

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3rd sty front apt 2b kitchen and bathroom. , section '' ''

    Jan 24, 1983 · Apt 2B

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 30, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 30, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    As per sec.27-2033 failed to post in vestibule/entrance of building where key to boiler room and or super is located shall be visible from outer door/correct and submit certificate of correction

    Apr 8, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain correct all listed violation listed

    Apr 24, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain

    Apr 24, 2019

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg defects noted: defective ceilings/walls in kitchen,bathroom & bedroom,uneven fl & defective doors.note doors does not close defective walls,ceilings as a result of water leak from above

    Oct 30, 2007

    Active

Complaints

  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 10, 2013 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 10, 2013 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 10, 2013 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 10, 2013 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 10, 2013 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 10, 2013 · Apt 1B

    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 (C4)
Year built
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
11,810 ft²
Lot area
2,998 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1921 / 50
Assessed value
$1,679,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #106043, last renewed Nov 25, 2025.

Questions about 138 West 137 Street

Who owns 138 West 137 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Housing Preservation And Development.

Does 138 West 137 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.

Is 138 West 137 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 138 West 137 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 138 West 137 Street?

It has 20 residential units.

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