500 West 138 Street

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-01988-0166Map

Owner of record: NYC Department Of Education

500 West 138 Street is a school building built in 1928 in Manhattan, 10031. The owner of record is NYC Department Of Education. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 50
HPD complaints: 4

What to know

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 50

Class - 2
Reissued ecb#35725341y failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted exterior concrete steps(along w.139 street)missing chunksof concrete exposing rusted rebars,poses tripping hazard.rem:repair an
Jul 10, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissue ecb#35725339p failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:fpsc doors not self closing properly at:3rd floor corridorby classroom#323,#317,#326;stairway c;2nd floor by stairs e and classr
Jul 10, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissued ecb#35725338n failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors perbc 1006.1;27-381.noted emergency lights not working at:cafeteria 2 and
Jul 10, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissued ecb#3572533h work without a permit noted at gym's maintenanceroom installed electrical conduit with junction boxes for approx.5 receptacles on wall.no permit on dob file.rem:obtain all permits.
Jul 10, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissued ecb#35725334x failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted gym ceiling in state of disrepair due to water penetration through the roof at various location.rem:repair and/or replace.
Jul 10, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissued ecb#35725333y failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted lower roof over the gym cracking,blistering and deteriorating throughout various locations.rem:repair and/or replace.
Jul 10, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissued ecb#35725332m failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted flag pole between minischool and main school out of plumbrem:repair and/or replace.
Jul 10, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted fpsc smokedoors not operating properly at:by exit#3 2nd floor stairs e,3rd floorstairway c,classroom#243,#317,#318,#326,1st floor stair a,by exit f an
Jul 10, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted vertical cracks at several locations at retaining wall between school and playground.rem:repair and/or replace.
Jul 10, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted spalling plaster at 3rd floor corridor above exit door to gym's roof.rem:repair and/or replace.
Jul 10, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
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Class - 2
Work without a permit. noted at gym's maintenance room, installed electrical conduit with junction boxes for approx. 5 receptacles on wall. no electrical permit on file in dob records for mentioned work. remedy
Sep 9, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Reissue #35688615m. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted flag pole between mini-school and main building was out of plumb, leaning approx. 1-2. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Sep 9, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue #35688616y. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manenr. noted lower roof over the gym, had roofing material cracking, blistering and deteriorating throughout various locations. remedy: repair
Sep 9, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissue #35688617x. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted gymnasium ceiling in state of disrepair due to water penetration through roof at various locations. gym maintenance room ceiling
Sep 9, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Reissue #35688618h. failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridorsper bc 1006.1; 27-381. noted emergency lights not working at: 1st fl cafete
Sep 9, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Active
Class - 2
Work without a permit. noted at gym's maintenance room, installed hot and cold copper water supply lines from slop sink to (3)washing machines. additionally cast iron waste line in place from washing machines t
Sep 9, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted interior fpsc doors not closing properly at 3rd fl corridor smoke doors by rm #323 and stairwell c. 1st fl stairwell e and a and exit 11 interior smo
Sep 9, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. note exterior concrete steps along(west 139 st) had missing chunks of concrete and exposing rusted rebar. poses tripping hazard. remedy: repair and/or repl
Sep 9, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted at gym's maintenance room, created a laundry room with(3) washing machines and (2)electric dryers. no proper ventilation in place. remedy: repair and
Sep 9, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted 3rd fl lower roof over gym, access steps have rusted and loose diamond plate threads. remedy: repair and/or replace.
Sep 9, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. provide required corridor width per bc 1016.2; 27-369. noted gymnasium far end stairwell. storage of (13)indoor fitness bikes, partially obstructing and re
Sep 9, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:observed at bulkhead level of staircase a & c numerous cracks,missing masonry atvarious locations.at staircase c between 2 flr & 3 flr by roof exit do
Sep 16, 2024 · Penalty $625
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Class - 2
Re-issue #35674910h-failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: observed flag pole between mini-school and main building is out of plumb approx. 1'-2' and leaning. remedy: repair and/or replac
Sep 16, 2024 · Penalty $1,562
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:observed at gymnasium,ceiling in state of disrepair due to water penetrations coming various locations of the roof above.rem:repair and/or replace.
Sep 16, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination forexits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted:observed at gymnasium,approx.5 existing exit lights are not operationa
Sep 16, 2024 · Penalty $625
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:observed at roof level(over gym)the roofing material is in state of disrepair due to cracks,blisters and deterioration at various locations throughout
Sep 16, 2024 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Reissue #35655394r noted: the exterior doors at exit 5,6,10,11,12 and library are not working properly. remedy: repair/replace door.
Jul 7, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: at room 330, 326, 322, 315, 3rd floor stair b, c, 2nd floor room 201, 203, 207, 211, 212, 214, 216a, 217, 223, 226a, 240, 241, 245, 1st floor room 1
Jul 7, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: the flagpole at the front of the building is leaning 1'-2' out of plumb. remedy: repair and/or replace
Jul 7, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner; illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381. noted: the exit sign by exit 6 and emergency lights at auditorium stage
Jul 7, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at bulkheads a and c, both here missing masonry and running cracks in various areas. also, at stair c between 2nd and 3rd floor level, tiles on the
Jul 7, 2023 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue#35582326k issued on 7/22/2021.exit door not self-closing properly at the time of inspection.
Jun 24, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit doro not self closing properly at 1st floor main entrance outside 2 eixt doors not self clsoing properly at 3rd floor stair way "b" near rm no-316 . 4 exit doors not self closing properly at the time of in
Jul 22, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Class - 2
Re-issue #35333446h.exit door not self-closing.note:at 2nd fl(stair a)door not self closing.rem:repair/replace door
Aug 6, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Re-issue #35333447j.failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.note:@ exit #1&5 observed spalling masonary door frame.@ roof bulkhead(stair #2,#3)is spalling,has loose bricks & missing mortar.rem:repair&
Aug 6, 2019
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: at roof of gym - water penetration (leak) at ceilings. rem: comply with code.
Jun 20, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building, lack of illumination for exits, exit corridors and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. noted: @ 1st fl em lights not working when tested @ room 139, @ lunchroom, @ exit to hall
Jun 20, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. noted: fpsc door @ corridor 2nd fl not self-closing/broken. rem: comply with code.
Jun 20, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Reissue nov #34909637n. failure to maintain building wall(s) and appurtenances. noted: @ ext 1 - spaulding masonry, @ exit 5, @bulkhead (stair 2 & 3) spaulding masonry bricks, missing mortar. rem: comply w/code
Jun 20, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing.at the time of inspection,stairway"a" 2nd floor #1 not close properly,stairway"b"2nd floor does not close properly,exit 6 vestible #3 and #4 does not close properly(gym).rem:repair/re
Jul 11, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.at time of inspection,stairway "d" between 2nd floor and 1st floor corridor paint peeling and spalling on each side of window recess walls.rem:repair and/or
Jul 11, 2017
Resolve
Class - 2
Re-issue # 34909637n. failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances: mortar joints @ chimney, roof bulkhead. (stairway b) has step cracks or washed out mortar. mortar at cafeteria exterior window sill crack
Mar 3, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Re-issue # 34987087l. failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. door next to m-1 & m-2 not sefl closing. door,to left of front entry,in hallway is split & must replace. remedy: repair & or replace.
Mar 3, 2014
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner: use of prohibited door hardware per bc 1008.1.8; 27-371(j). remedy: remove door stops at various locations.
Mar 3, 2014
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Class - 2
Combustible material in corridors. artwork,papers & posters at various location on 1st,2nd & 3rd fl. remedy: remove combustilbes from corridors.
Mar 3, 2014
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Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. noted: interior door, located w/i m5, does not self-close. remedy: repair/replace.
Apr 3, 2013
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Class - 2
Reissue:34847055m.mortar joints @ chimney washed out.also noted:@ various windows mortar joints washed out @ lintels.rem:repair defects.
May 18, 2011
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Class - 2
Reissue : 34792789x holes above doors in electrical room ( b10) and also at pipe penetration. remedy: provide / maintain fire stopping
May 5, 2010
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Class - 2
Mortar joints at chimney washed out roof bulkhead stwy "b" has steo cracks in brick. also note @ various windows mortar joints washed out @ lintels. remedy: repair defects
May 5, 2010
Resolve
Class - 2
Holes above doors in electrical room(b10) at cellar level. remedy: provide/maintain fire stopping.
Jun 23, 2009
Resolve

Complaints

Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close
Door/window
Door
May 23, 2019 · Apt 65
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 24, 2018 · Apt 65
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: School building (W1)
Year built: 1928
Floors: 3
Residential units: —
Building area: 103,848 ft²
Lot area: 127,350 ft²
Zoning: R7A
Community board: 109
Council district: 7
Block / lot: 1988 / 166
Assessed value: $15,975,000
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 500 West 138 Street

Who owns 500 West 138 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Department Of Education.

Does 500 West 138 Street have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 500 West 138 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 500 West 138 Street built?

City records list 1928 as the year it was built.

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