roofy

288 West 137 Street

Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-01942-0058Map

Owner of record: Ortega , Roberto

288 West 137 Street is an one-family home built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 1 residential unit across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ortega , Roberto. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 2 of the 45 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
45
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
17
HPD complaints
106

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 45

  • 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 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of sheetrock and building materials at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 16, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell, return buzzer & intercom system from building front entrance door wall panel. in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 27, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at bulkhead to the roof at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 15, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of130 degrees at all plumbing fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 23, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective exterior picture glass pane at south window in vestibule hallway , 1st story

    May 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 17, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 17, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
Show 35 more ↓
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 17, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 17, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum temperature of 130 degrees fahrenheit at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercommunication system from building entrance to west wall in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 2, 2024 · Apt 2

    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 27, 2023

    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 16, 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.

    Mar 16, 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.

    Nov 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Order to repair/vacate order must remain posted until such time as the order is rescinded. a copy for posting can be found through hpdonline (www.nyc.gov/hpd).

    Jan 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Dec 4, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide temporary seal-up for all accessible openings

    Nov 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained.

    Nov 21, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of plumbing fixtures present consisting of watercloset wash basin and bathtub shared by 2sty front and rear rooms in the 1st room from north located at sro, 2nd story

    Oct 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of plumbing fixtures comsisting of water closet washbasin and bathtub present at 3rear in the 1st room from east at south located at sro, 3rd story

    Oct 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of plumbing fixtures consisting of water closet washbasin and stall shower present at 3front in the 1st room from north located at sro, 3rd story

    Oct 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of plumbing fixtures consisting of watercloset wash basin and stall shower at 1sty front room in the 1st room from north located at sro, 1st story

    Oct 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy

    Oct 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit , located at b-room 4r, 4th story, b-room at south

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit .. located at b-room 4f, 4th story, b-room at north

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit .. located at b-room 3f, 3rd story

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit .. located at b-room 2f, 2nd story, b-room at north

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit .. located at b-room 1f, 1st story, b-room at north

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit sro room created at front north and rear south b-rooms all storys total of 7 thruout building

    Oct 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit .. in the 1st other from north located at sro, 1st story

    Oct 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 27-2005,2007 admon. code: fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or gates from at least 1 window. at front room in the 1st room from north located at sro, 1st story

    Oct 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door ---iron security gate at sliding porch doors from 1 sty to south yard , 1st story

    Oct 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door iron security door bldg front , 1st story

    Oct 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Discontinue the rooming unit .. located at b-room 2r, 2nd story, b-room at south

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections partitions erected creating class ''a'' apartment at cellar thruout located at cellar apt bb

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt BB

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit .. located at b-room 2r, 2nd story, b-room at south

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit .. located at b-room 3r, 3rd story, b-room at south

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of plumbing fixtures consisting of water closet wash basin and stall shower at 4 sty front room in the 1st room from north located at sro, 4th story

    Oct 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of plumbing fixtures consisting of water closet washbasin and bathtub at rear room in the 1st room from east at south located at sro, 4th story

    Oct 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Apr 4, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 17

  • Class - 3

    Work without a permit. noted at cellar level relocation of water and waste lines for 2 piece bathroom from rear of cellar to front of cellar., obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition

    Aug 28, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to dob records. signed off job #140921233 indicates cellar as meter rm, storage, and recreation accessory to 1st floor. noted: cellar level converted to sleep quarters with bed, clothing and

    Aug 28, 2023 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Respondent failed to ensure each construction or demolition worker working/engaged at site sucessfully has an sst card or temporary sst cardobserved ruber hernandez working at site without an sst card or an tem

    Mar 26, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Respondent failed to ensure each construction or demolition worker working/engaged at site has an sst card/temporary sst card.observed juliodiaz working at site without an sst card or temporary sst card.rem:com

    Mar 26, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Permit holder failed to maintain the daily log identifying each workerand a copy of time of sst card,sst supervisor card or temporary sst card:observed ruber mernandez and julio diaz working or site without tra

    Mar 26, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Respondent failed to ensure each construction or demolition worker working/engaged at site has an sst card or temporary sst card:observed julio diaz working at site without an sst card or temporary sst card.rem

    Mar 26, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Respondent failed to ensure each construction or demolition worker working/engaged at site has an sst card or temporary sst card:observed ruber hernandez working at site without an sst card or temporary sst car

    Mar 26, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons.violation #39032379n issued on 11-23-20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01 failure to institute/mai

    Jan 26, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons.violations #39032378l issued on 11-23-20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain ade

    Jan 26, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved/accepted construction documents at job site at time of inspection. inspector requested approved plans of males performing demolition they stated that they did not have plans at this

    Nov 23, 2020

    Resolve
Show 7 more ↓
  • Class - 1

    Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction - no guard rails. noted open sections of flooring on floors 2 thru 4 approx 6'x8' being used to transfer debris to 1st fl. no gu

    Nov 23, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. observed excessive storage of demolition debris on 1st fl, noted 6' tall piles of dry highly flammable wood on 1st fl blocking primary egress

    Nov 23, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Altered/changed building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy. noted: building was altered/converted from 2 family & church into single family dwelling as per application #alt 1442-88. however, obs

    Nov 8, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit. work noted: at cellar level observed full partitions were erected to create class "a" apt. included full bathroom and kitchen. 100% of work was completed without permit. rem: obtain all p

    Nov 8, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building dept. records. noted: i card/hpd #4105 indicates seating area at cellar level however, at the time of inspection, observed one clas

    Nov 8, 2017 · Penalty $600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bldg occupied contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records-partitions erected creating a class "a" apt @cellar boiler room located inside apt @cellar inadequate light & ventication 1st story community kitch

    Oct 30, 2017 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work withut a permit. work noted: new hung ceilings, partitions new stairs throughout premises. remedy: stop work until a permit and approvals have been approved.

    Jun 21, 1988 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 1, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 1, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
Show 40 more ↓
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 5, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 5, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 5, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 5, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 5, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 5, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 5, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Oct 5, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Oct 5, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 5, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 5, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 12, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 12, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jul 21, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 21, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 13, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 13, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 13, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 13, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 13, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 13, 2024 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 13, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 13, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 21, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 21, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 13, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 13, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 13, 2024 · Apt 1

    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 (A4)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
1
Building area
3,036 ft²
Lot area
1,549 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1942 / 58
Assessed value
$119,640
Landmark / historic district
Dorrance Brooks Square Historic District

HPD registration #611242, last renewed Oct 15, 2024.

Questions about 288 West 137 Street

Who owns 288 West 137 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ortega , Roberto.

Does 288 West 137 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.

Is 288 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 288 West 137 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 288 West 137 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.