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536 West 136 Street

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-01988-0131Map

Owner of record: NYC Housing Preservation And Development

536 West 136 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1926 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 36 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is NYC Housing Preservation And Development. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on March 16, 2023. 34 of the 41 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
41
DOB violations
46
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 16, 2023

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 · 41

  • 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.

    Oct 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 4 sty southwest apt 4b. , section '' ''

    Jul 20, 1999 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective wire glass transom above entrance to bldg.

    Jun 17, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor 1 sty public hall.

    Jun 17, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire rated wall west wall 1 sty public hall.

    Jun 17, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line center of roof.

    Jun 17, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires west wall 2 sty public hall.

    Jun 17, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all stys public hall.

    Jun 17, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings 3 sty front west apt 32 kitchen and bathroom. located at apt 32

    Sep 11, 1992 · Apt 32

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 5 sty front east apt 51 over kitchen sink. , section '' ''

    Sep 11, 1992 · Apt 51

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings 3 sty front west apt 32 rear room water closet compartment & 2 room from front at west. , section '' ''

    Sep 11, 1992 · Apt 32

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection watercloset 6s ty south apt 61 bathroom. located at apt 61

    Sep 11, 1992 · Apt 61

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 6 sty south apt 61 kitchen. located at apt 61

    Sep 11, 1992 · Apt 61

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass of southeast window 6 sty south apt 61 center south room. located at apt 61

    Sep 11, 1992 · Apt 61

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective improperly counter balance southwest window lower sash 6s ty south apt61 center south room. located at apt 1

    Sep 11, 1992 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective at 6 sty south apt 61 martinez. located at apt 61

    Sep 11, 1992 · Apt 61

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at entrance door to 6s ty south apt 61. located at apt 61

    Sep 11, 1992 · Apt 61

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 6 sty south apt 61. located at apt 61

    Sep 11, 1992 · Apt 61

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective interior trim south window 6 sty south apt 61 west room. located at apt 61

    Sep 11, 1992 · Apt 61

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit entrance door to 6 sty south apt 61. located at apt 61

    Sep 11, 1992 · Apt 61

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock entrance door 6 sty south apt 61. located at apt 61

    Sep 11, 1992 · Apt 61

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling 6 sty public hall bulkhead to roof.

    Sep 11, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing fuse box cover west wall 6 sty south apt 61 kitchen. located at apt 61

    Sep 11, 1992 · Apt 61

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub 6 sty south apt 61 bathroom. located at apt 61

    Sep 11, 1992 · Apt 61

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed ceiling wiring 3 sty south apt 31 bathroom. located at apt 31

    Sep 11, 1992 · Apt 31

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit entrance door to 3 sty south apt 31. located at apt 31

    Sep 11, 1992 · Apt 31

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty northwest apt 32 bathroom er1. located at apt 32

    Sep 11, 1992 · Apt 32

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty northwest apt 32 kitchen er1. located at apt 32

    Sep 11, 1992 · Apt 32

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty northwest apt 32 center room er1. located at apt 32

    Sep 11, 1992 · Apt 32

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty northwest apt 32 private hall. located at apt 32

    Sep 11, 1992 · Apt 32

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling electric light fixture 3 sty northwest apt 32 southwest center west and northwest room. located at apt 32

    Sep 11, 1992 · Apt 32

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets sink 5 sty south apt 51 kitchen. , section '' ''

    Sep 10, 1992 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls 5 sty south apt 51 thru out. , section '' ''

    Sep 10, 1992 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass of window lower sash 5 sty south apt 51 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Sep 10, 1992 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective sash pocket cover southeast window 5 ty south apt 51 south room. , section '' ''

    Sep 10, 1992 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceilings and wookwork5 sty south apt 51 thru out. , section '' ''

    Sep 10, 1992 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile east wall 5 sty south apt 51 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Sep 10, 1992 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at 5 sty south apt 51 bathroom and kitchen. , section '' ''

    Sep 10, 1992 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 46

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 6, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst

    Sep 6, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 26, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test

    Sep 15, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 3, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 13, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 21, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test

    Oct 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 26, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 25, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 22, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 10, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 19, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Oct 1, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Nov 19, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 15, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 21, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 30, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 21, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p9954

    Jul 31, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p9954

    May 9, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p9954

    May 24, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 20, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 20, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 8, 1996

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 17, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    May 31, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Apr 7, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Apr 25, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 23, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Jun 29, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Oct 12, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (03)grill glass (07)overhead test & tag provide data tag (19)make manuel reset (21,23&24)reshackle (51)repair overhead roof and wall secure door provide ladder and light (52)clean all cable so that a proper inspection can be made (53)provide toe guard

    Oct 29, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 2

    Class 2: 1. while traveling down, car doors failed to open at floors 4 and 3; while traveling up, doors failed to open at floors 2 and 6 despite calls being placed. condition intermittent. as per asme a17.1 2.1

    Aug 17, 2026 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Mobile boiler being installed without work permit. obtain proper permits

    Apr 30, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Cease use (25b12, 55b12, 51b10, 39x10 ,39x10) 48b07, 59b07, 57bb11, 61t07, 32h10, 26d06, 52u07, 53u07, 39x10, 37i10, 37i10, 67xx10, 15m07.cease use item(52) restacle drum to can ropes (55) c/u reshackle drum

    Apr 4, 2019 · Penalty $1,280

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    11x 15m 15r 20x 35o 50y 57z 13l 03m #15 r 9 hand hole #11x11 car top #15 m 7 numbers inside hoistway #20x11 bsmt #03 m 11 capacity plate

    Oct 7, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    46#,49#,13i.46-reshackle car 49-reshackle conter wt 13-replace car mirror

    Apr 5, 1997

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Boilers

    Dec 6, 1994

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    31q;57z;35p;47k;74l - fireman return service

    Feb 25, 1994

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    31q,73x,33p,57z,37g,31r,74u,50y,35y,36w,36t,55x,55m, 73-restore to service so that a full inspection can be made by this dept 37-30 amp31-cane forom outlet motor room 55 switches

    Apr 5, 1993

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    03i,30o,40t,46t

    Jul 8, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

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
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
1926
Floors
6
Residential units
36
Building area
30,444 ft²
Lot area
6,994 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
1988 / 131
Assessed value
$1,324,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #121591, last renewed Aug 8, 2025.

Questions about 536 West 136 Street

Who owns 536 West 136 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Housing Preservation And Development.

Does 536 West 136 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 41 housing violations at this property.

Is 536 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 536 West 136 Street built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 536 West 136 Street?

It has 36 residential units.

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