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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 45
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of sheetrock and building materials at public hall, 1st story
Apr 16, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at bulkhead to the roof at public hall, 4th story
Jul 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 27, 2023
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 16, 2022
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.
Mar 16, 2022
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 8, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Dec 4, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide temporary seal-up for all accessible openings
Nov 30, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit , located at b-room 4r, 4th story, b-room at south
Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit .. located at b-room 4f, 4th story, b-room at north
Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit .. located at b-room 3f, 3rd story
Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit .. located at b-room 2f, 2nd story, b-room at north
Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit .. located at b-room 1f, 1st story, b-room at north
Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit .. in the 1st other from north located at sro, 1st story
Oct 30, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door iron security door bldg front , 1st story
Oct 30, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit .. located at b-room 2r, 2nd story, b-room at south
Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit .. located at b-room 2r, 2nd story, b-room at south
Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue the rooming unit .. located at b-room 3r, 3rd story, b-room at south
Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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- 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
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- 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
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.