237 West 131 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01937-0016Map
Owner of record: Liu, Xiang Qian
237 West 131 Street is an one-family home built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 1 residential unit across 3 floors. The owner of record is Liu, Xiang Qian. HPD has recorded 158 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 47 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 158
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 76
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 158
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 17, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 15, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Mar 16, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 2, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Feb 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 2, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Oct 25, 2019
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Oct 10, 2018
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement cheeks at east and west at front areaway
Jul 3, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st and 2nd cement treads from bottom up at front areaway
Jul 3, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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 9, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 27, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following ..a minimum of 100 watts incandescent light required..
Mar 10, 2011
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 12, 2005 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 12, 2005 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 12, 2005 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit door at boiler room
May 12, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring missing cover at west wall electric switch in the kitchen located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 12, 2005 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe to water closet in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 1, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 22, 2004 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window sashes in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 22, 2004 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 22, 2004 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar
Nov 15, 2004
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 17, 2004 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the drain pipe of the wash-basin in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, apartment at north
Sep 15, 2004 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west and north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, apartment at north
Sep 15, 2004 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, apartment at north
Sep 15, 2004 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2004 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2004 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department fire retarded ceiling at soffit at basement
Jun 29, 2004
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door in the entrance located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 29, 2004 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 29, 2004 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at lobby at public hall, basement
Jun 29, 2004
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at public hall, basement
Jun 29, 2004
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings walls & trim in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, apartment at north
May 30, 2004 · Apt 4
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection drainpipe connection under sink in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 25, 2004 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower and upper window sashes in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 25, 2004 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 25, 2004 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 25, 2004 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 25, 2004 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe connection at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 25, 2004 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl , in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, apartment at north
Mar 10, 2004 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, apartment at north
Mar 10, 2004 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 19
- Construction other optional
Noted: interior stair treads/risers throughout missing and/or deteriorated separating from side support structure. gaps in stair treads & risers range about 1/4 to . interior party wall at exp 4 with large sections of missing brick, one section about 1'x3'. large holes in floors. missing fire protection on walls, ceiling, & floors.
Aug 27, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Structure rendering non-compliant at party wall being comprised due to construction at exposure 4 (235 w 13st st).
Jul 1, 2025
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Dob violation issued for matters not provided
Oct 23, 2010
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 23, 2010
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
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- 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
Feb 7, 2000
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
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
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 · 4
- Class - 1
Noted: entire interior of property from cellar to 3rd floor missing wall board for walls and ceiling, along with finish flooring, compromising the overall fire-rating of the building., obtain permit
Aug 27, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
B201noted: facade at exposure 1, corner of exposure 4, with deteriorated lintels and brownstone, 1st and 2nd floors. sections of facade partially collapsed., repair and/or replace
Aug 27, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Noted: interior walls throughout, stripped of all wall board, finish ceiling, and floors removing fire rating; stair treads & risers deteriorated separated from main support structure, in danger of collapse. ho
Aug 27, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
02.x.10,57.bb.07;02-x10 repair phone.57-bb-07 service and provide fire extinguisher tag
May 15, 2019
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
No lighting
Feb 23, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 23, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 21, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 9, 2005 · Apt BULD
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 31, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 1, 2005 · Apt BULD
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Nov 17, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 15, 2004 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 15, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 15, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 15, 2004 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 7, 2004 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 7, 2004 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 14, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 14, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 14, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 14, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 29, 2004 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 28, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 28, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 21, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 21, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 25, 2004 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 25, 2004 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 25, 2004 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 22, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 22, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 22, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 20, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 20, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 16, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 16, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 16, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 22, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 22, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 22, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 22, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 22, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 22, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 17, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Feb 17, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2004 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 28, 2004 · Apt 6
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- One-family home (A5)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 1
- Building area
- 2,403 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,549 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1937 / 16
- Assessed value
- $61,020
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #137731, last renewed Dec 19, 2017.
Questions about 237 West 131 Street
Who owns 237 West 131 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Liu, Xiang Qian.
Does 237 West 131 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 158 housing violations at this property.
Is 237 West 131 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 237 West 131 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 237 West 131 Street?
It has 1 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.