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616 West 137 Street

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02002-0057Map

Owner of record: Residencia Esperanza Hfdc

616 West 137 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1905 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 25 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Residencia Esperanza Hfdc. HPD has recorded 41 housing violations here, most recently on February 16, 2022. 34 of the 41 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
41
DOB violations
32
ECB violations
16
HPD complaints
99

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 16, 2022

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.

    Feb 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing medicine wall cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at bathtub hot water temperature is 78f. thermometer # 0027 in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing radiator at north wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator shut off valve at north wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at upper window sash in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective air valve at radiator at north wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mortise lock with key at door to room where fire escape located in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 28, 2016

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 28, 2016

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 28, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 28, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 28, 2016

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective wire glass in lower sash of window at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 14, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots and debris on north balcony3rd story

    Apr 21, 2009

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jan 22, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening a slide bolt with eye accessible for pad lock in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 22, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Dec 13, 2008 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable slidebolt at entrance door located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 13, 2008 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floors in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 18, 2008 · Apt 1B

    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 5b, 5th story

    Jun 11, 2007 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the 2nd bedroom from east at south located at apt 5b, 5th story

    Jun 11, 2007 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, north and east walls in the 1st bedroom from north at east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 11, 2007 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 11, 2007 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly street entrance door to bldg , 1st story

    May 24, 2007

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the 1st bedroom from east at north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 5, 2006 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water leak at ceiling in the 1st bedroom from east at north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 5, 2006 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector ''missing'' in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 5, 2006 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor ... at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 5, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ... at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 5, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 5, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash in the 1st bedroom from east at north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 5, 2006 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 24, 2004

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 16, 2002 · Apt 1A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 16, 2002 · Apt 1A

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor floor.

    May 15, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway at front west.

    May 15, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors public hall all stys.

    May 15, 1997

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 32

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 16, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 3, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 18, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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

    Oct 8, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 17, 2012

    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
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 25, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Oct 8, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 13, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 11, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 21, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Nov 19, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p9967

    Jan 12, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p9967

    Apr 6, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 17, 1992

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 7, 1992

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Apr 7, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Apr 25, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Device #1p9967

    Mar 8, 1991

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 6, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (47)provide light sw & properly install all wires & provid proper door(51)clean and secure overhead (52)post name of elevator company (53)cease use until proper item 15 is completed with(54)file bn all new equipment

    Dec 21, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51) restore elevator to service so that a proper inspection can be made by this department. (52) repair hoistway wall

    Nov 17, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 16

  • Class - 1

    1. repair outside communication. 2. no door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. rem

    Jun 15, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    20i1108v0111x1043h0957h1058e0155v1359q0331h1141g1105i1010m0710h1164i1184k11. 20i 1st flr vision panel. 08v adjust flr stops. 11x door open button inoperative. 43h worn traction sheave. 57h movement in worm &

    Apr 8, 2008 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Filing a false cert w/ the nyc dob pursuant to section 26-126.2 respondent filed a cert of correction for notice of violation #38168504j on feb 27 2008 an inspection made on april 8, 2008 which resulted in the

    Apr 8, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioners order to correct the violating condition and file a cert of correction w/ the nyc dob for notice of violation 38168504j. remedy: correct violating condition and file a

    Jan 8, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    25d6/5i10/60t7/57h10/41g7/39r7/58e1/3i10/51o2/51m7/38o2/38q3/38d3/38m7/31h10/36m7/36q3/36o2/36i10/36t7/36w7/10m7/71q3/66o2/64q3/.25d-secure escape hatch.5i-bottom damaged.60t-provide company info for main line.

    Jul 30, 2007 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit.work noted:interior partitions from fl to ceiling-new bathrooms-new prop ceiling location apt 4b,4th fl.remedy:stop all work & obtain permits

    Jan 22, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted complete rehab walls and ceiling partitions removed. location 1st floor apt. 1a n/e apt. next to lobby. remedy: stop all work and obtain permits.

    Feb 3, 2006 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    57o2,2x11,50u16,54u16,37u16,14i11,3i11,28h11,11x11,55x11,58d6,30i4,3o222d6,46k,31r9. 3-repair hole in cab # cease use of this device due to unsecure rails in shaftway, after repairs call (212)312-8732.

    Nov 18, 1997 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    14i,57o,5i,74x,33p,35p. 5 glass 74 fire service

    Mar 22, 1996

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    14i,22d,28l,36t,57o,05i,15l. 15 basmt door hanging.

    Mar 14, 1995 · Penalty $200

    Active
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  • Hazardous

    22m,28l,36t,57o,54d, cease use until item 22m, is complied with before returning to service, call 312-8730 for reinspection

    Feb 23, 1994 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    15l,28l,33p,35w,36t,54m,57o,31l,73u,74o, 15l-bsmnt 54h-elevator co.name 31l-working lights 74o-car top

    Apr 13, 1993

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73x; restore to service so that a proper inspection can be made by this dept.

    Aug 28, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    40p, 46t, 350, 57o.

    Mar 8, 1991

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain. remedy: make all necessary repairs to the satisfaction of this dept.

    Aug 1, 1988 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain: exterior. remedy: make all necessary repairs to the satisfaction of this department.

    Jul 7, 1988 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 2, 2021 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 22, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 22, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 22, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 22, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 22, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 22, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 22, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 11, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 11, 2014 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 6, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 8, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 6, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 1, 2014 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 8, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Oct 22, 2013 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 22, 2013 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 12, 2012 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Jul 11, 2012 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jul 11, 2012 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 11, 2012 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 11, 2012 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 11, 2012 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Jul 11, 2012 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 30, 2012 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 29, 2012 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 5, 2012 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 2, 2012 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 21, 2011 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 10, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 10, 2011 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 10, 2011 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 4, 2010 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 13, 2010 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 11, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 13, 2009 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 5, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 30, 2009 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 19, 2009 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 19, 2009 · Apt 1B

    Close

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 (D4)
Year built
1905
Floors
6
Residential units
25
Building area
37,038 ft²
Lot area
8,493 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
2002 / 57
Assessed value
$1,211,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #128947, last renewed Jul 24, 2026.

Questions about 616 West 137 Street

Who owns 616 West 137 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Residencia Esperanza Hfdc.

Does 616 West 137 Street have violations?

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

Is 616 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 616 West 137 Street built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 616 West 137 Street?

It has 25 residential units.

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