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218 West 137 Street

Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-01942-0043Map

Owner of record: Bruce, Raymond L

218 West 137 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bruce, Raymond L. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 10 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
21
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 21

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

    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

    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

    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 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.

    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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance. located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jun 25, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical vent at south wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jun 25, 2019 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchenette located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jun 25, 2019 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchenette located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jun 25, 2019 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 14th room from north, the 11th room from north, the foyer , the 12th private hallway from north, the 11th private hallway from north, the kitchenette , the 1st room from north located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jun 25, 2019 · Apt 1

    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.

    Oct 10, 2018

    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

DOB building violations · 4

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    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 · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 24, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 24, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 24, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jun 24, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 12, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 29, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 17, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Jan 17, 2009 · Apt 3

    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 (C0)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,901 ft²
Lot area
1,599 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1942 / 43
Assessed value
$113,340
Landmark / historic district
Dorrance Brooks Square Historic District

HPD registration #107057, last renewed Oct 6, 2025.

Questions about 218 West 137 Street

Who owns 218 West 137 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bruce, Raymond L.

Does 218 West 137 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 218 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 218 West 137 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 218 West 137 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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