253 West 131 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01937-0110Map
Owner of record: Wilson Milton E
253 West 131 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Wilson Milton E. HPD has recorded 97 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 97
- DOB violations
- 33
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 143
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 · 97
- 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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
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- 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
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 10, 2018
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.
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.
Oct 2, 2015
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
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at east and north walls at public hall, 1st story
Aug 7, 2014
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Aug 7, 2014
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Aug 7, 2014
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling and east wall at public hall, 3rd story
Aug 7, 2014
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling at community bathroom, 3rd story
Aug 7, 2014
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 15, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jul 15, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2014 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling above the riser pipe in the 1st room from east located at b-room 6, 2nd story, 1st b-room from north at east
Jan 15, 2013 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak the ceiling above the riser pipe in the 1st room from east located at b-room 6, 2nd story, 1st b-room from north at east
Jan 15, 2013 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at b-room 6, 2nd story, 1st b-room from north at east
Jan 15, 2013 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at b-room 6, 2nd story, 1st b-room from north at east
Jan 15, 2013 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose the wasih basin to floor in the bathroom located at b-room 6, 2nd story, 1st b-room from north at east
Jan 15, 2013 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line under wash basin in the bathroom located at b-room 6, 2nd story, 1st b-room from north at east
Jan 15, 2013 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electrical cover plate at light switch west wall in the bathroom located at b-room 6, 2nd story, 1st b-room from north at east
Jan 15, 2013 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions from water closet , in the bathroom located at b-room 6, 2nd story, 1st b-room from north at east
Jan 15, 2013 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the bathroom located at b-room 6, 2nd story, 1st b-room from north at east
Jan 15, 2013 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked. at boiler room
Jan 2, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from north located at b-room 6, 2nd story
Jan 2, 2013 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
May 24, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 30, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 30, 2011 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Nov 13, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window counter balance in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 13, 2009 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Apr 8, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at window in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 7, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit top and bottom window sashes in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 11, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective and or make operable window sashes in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at north
Jan 15, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system. at public hall, 3rd story
May 25, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor , at public hall, 1st story
May 25, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at north wall at 2nd community bathroom from north at east, 3rd story
May 25, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at south wall at 1st community bathroom from north at east, 3rd story
May 25, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wooden tread 3rd up from bottom at cellar at public hall stairs
May 25, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Maintain on the premises a copy of the sprinkler test for the current year.
May 25, 2007
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 33
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 20, 2014
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 24, 1989
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 27, 1989
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 27, 1989
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 27, 1989
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Failure to install ground-fault circuit interrupter (gfci) protection as required. outdoor sidewalk shed: no gfci circuit provided connection from outside light fixture!!!. remedy: install gfci protection.
Aug 15, 2014 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment, apparatus, materials, appliances or wiring in use. outdoor sidewalk shed: connection between the box & the conductor is not continuous. remedy: comply with ec
Aug 15, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to ground electrical systems. outdoor sidewalk shed: no current carrying electrical material is not grounded. "please note" sidewalk shed is metal & could be energized. remedy: provide grounding.
Aug 15, 2014 · Penalty $24,000
Active
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
May 17, 2020 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 30, 2014 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 30, 2014 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 30, 2014 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 10, 2014 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 10, 2014 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2014 · Apt 1
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 31, 2013 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 16, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Nov 16, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 16, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 3, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Nov 3, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jul 26, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 11, 2013 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 11, 2013 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 11, 2013 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2013 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 24, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 22, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 21, 2012 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2011 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 6
Close - General
Windows
Jan 4, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 2,550 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,699 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1937 / 110
- Assessed value
- $225,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #125923, last renewed Jun 25, 2024.
Questions about 253 West 131 Street
Who owns 253 West 131 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Wilson Milton E.
Does 253 West 131 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 97 housing violations at this property.
Is 253 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 253 West 131 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 253 West 131 Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.