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216 West 137 Street

Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-01942-0142Map

Owner of record: Pickens, James Jr

216 West 137 Street is a two-family home built in 1899 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Pickens, James Jr. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on November 21, 2013. 17 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
18
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
45

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 21, 2013

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 · 18

  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 21, 2013 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at north wall in the bathroom from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 21, 2013 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 21, 2013 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 21, 2013 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the accumulation of sewage, throughout at cellar

    Jul 31, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1s, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 31, 2013 · Apt 1S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective electric wall outlets, in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1s, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 31, 2013 · Apt 1S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1s, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 31, 2013 · Apt 1S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock of vestibule door, at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 31, 2013

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the sewage water throughout at cellar

    Jul 18, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective electrical outlet on south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1s, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 9, 2012 · Apt 1S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    May 9, 2012 · Apt 1S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1s, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 9, 2012 · Apt 1S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color west and south walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south

    Sep 9, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ''missing'' in the entire apartment located at apt 1r

    Sep 9, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective connection wastline sink in the kitchen located at apt 1-s, 1st story, apartment at south

    Jul 29, 2003 · Apt 1-S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink in the kitchen located at apt 1-s, 1st story, apartment at south

    Jul 29, 2003 · Apt 1-S

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Jul 1, 2002

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 3

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: constructed a sheetrock partition creating an additional room at front of 1st story. remedy: restore to prior condition or obtain a permit if legally feasible.

    Apr 21, 2010 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Supervision or use of rigging equipment without a rigger's license platform off c-hook @ exp#3 rem: obtain license

    Jun 30, 2009

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records. 2 families private dwelling illegally converted to a 3 family multiple dwelling 2 and 3 sty's converted to gals

    Jul 1, 2002 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2013 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 29, 2013 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 15, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 15, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Nov 15, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 15, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Nov 15, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 15, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Nov 15, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 15, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • General

    Stairs

    Jul 18, 2013 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 18, 2013 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 18, 2013 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 18, 2013 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 18, 2013 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 18, 2013 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 18, 2013 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 18, 2013 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Jul 18, 2013 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Jul 8, 2013 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 15, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 5, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Apr 25, 2012 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Apr 25, 2012 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 25, 2012 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 17, 2003 · Apt 1-S

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Illegal

    Jul 29, 2003 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 25, 2003 · Apt 1-S

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 25, 2003 · Apt 1-S

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 25, 2003 · Apt 1-S

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 25, 2003 · Apt 1-S

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 25, 2003 · Apt 1-S

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 9, 2003 · Apt 1-S

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 5, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 1, 2003 · Apt 1-S

    Close

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 (B3)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,914 ft²
Lot area
1,699 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1942 / 142
Assessed value
$144,660
Landmark / historic district
Dorrance Brooks Square Historic District

Questions about 216 West 137 Street

Who owns 216 West 137 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Pickens, James Jr.

Does 216 West 137 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 216 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 216 West 137 Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 216 West 137 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.