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261 West 136 Street

Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-01942-0008Map

Owner of record: Fruster, Lydia

261 West 136 Street is a two-family home built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Fruster, Lydia. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on April 2, 2024. 27 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
33
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 33

  • 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
  • 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

    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
  • 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 fixture present 100 watts required.

    Jan 7, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at frame missing 1 sty pub hall vestibule.

    Nov 16, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Nov 16, 1978

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 above floor.

    May 13, 1977

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2nd sty front unit kitchenette.

    Dec 30, 1975

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-32.01 adm code discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible at 2nd sty rear room.

    Feb 6, 1974

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code provide approved typed peep holes in entrance doors to each housing unit where not already provided.

    Feb 6, 1974

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, at cellar.

    Feb 6, 1974

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department, the surfaces at ceilings 2 & 3 sty public halls.

    Feb 6, 1974

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 178, 217 m/d law make effective the light and ventilation of skylight by removing from beneath same the domelight located in ceiling at 3 sty public hall.

    Feb 6, 1974

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling cellar throughout.

    Feb 6, 1974

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-16.01 adm code reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl 2nd sty public hall water closet compartment.

    Feb 6, 1974

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.01 adm code aw provide adequate lighting at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination yard.

    Feb 6, 1974

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 at entrance to building.

    Feb 6, 1974

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling 2 sty front room.

    Feb 6, 1974

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-32.01 adm code discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible at 3rd sty 2nd room from front at west.

    Feb 6, 1974

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-31.09 adm code provide under completed permit sanitary facilities for each 6 persons or remainder thereof for class b rooms by installing a wash basin.

    Feb 6, 1974

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-31.09 adm code provide under completed permit sanitary facilities for each 6 persons or remainder thereof for class b rooms by installing a bathtub or shower.

    Feb 6, 1974

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-31.09 adm code provide at least one water closet on the same floor for the rooms used for class b occupancy. work must be completed under permit at 3rd sty.

    Feb 6, 1974

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department, the surfaces at ceiling,2nd sty rear room.

    Feb 6, 1974

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.

    Jul 27, 1973

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling public halls all stys.

    Jul 27, 1973

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling 2 sty public halls 2 sty public hall bathroom.

    Jul 27, 1973

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.

    Jul 27, 1973

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar front.

    Jul 27, 1973

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with standard wire glass the present glass and or wood or ornamental wood 1 sty west pat.

    Jul 27, 1973

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling cellar throughout.

    Jul 27, 1973

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 8

  • 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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    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 · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B1)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,200 ft²
Lot area
1,599 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1942 / 8
Assessed value
$119,640
Landmark / historic district
Dorrance Brooks Square Historic District

HPD registration #119701, last renewed Aug 14, 2025.

Questions about 261 West 136 Street

Who owns 261 West 136 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Fruster, Lydia.

Does 261 West 136 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.

Is 261 West 136 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 261 West 136 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 261 West 136 Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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