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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

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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

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 · 158

  • 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
  • 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 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 15, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 16, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 25, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 10, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Refit door at boiler room

    May 12, 2005

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar

    Nov 15, 2004

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at public hall, basement

    Jun 29, 2004

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.