128 West 138 Street
Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-02006-0049Map
Owner of record: 128 W 138th St Housing Dev Cor
128 West 138 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 60 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 128 W 138th St Housing Dev Cor. HPD has recorded 116 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 116
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 206
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 · 116
- ANon-hazardous
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 29, 2026
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 17, 2025
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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the soot at ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Oct 27, 2022 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of furnitures at fire door in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Oct 27, 2022 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Oct 27, 2022 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinges in the entrance located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Oct 27, 2022 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
Show 40 more ↓
- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector one missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at east
Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at east
Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .... in the entrance located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at east
Jul 31, 2014 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window counter balances top and bottom sashes in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at east
Jul 23, 2014 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jul 11, 2012 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jul 11, 2012 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 5f, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jul 11, 2012 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective medicine cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 5f, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jul 11, 2012 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wall cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 5f, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jul 11, 2012 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit extending more than 6 inches without proper support at 1st. window from east at front of building, , 3rd story, section at west
Jul 9, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit extending more than 6 inches without proper support at 6th. window from east at front of building , 4th story, section at west
Jul 9, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner units extending more than 6 inches with out proper support at 2nd., 3rd., and 6th., windows from from east at front of building. , 5th story, section at west
Jul 9, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar from ground up to roof , at front of building , east and west section, all stories
Jul 9, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 9, 2012 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 9, 2012 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 9, 2012 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north, the foyer , the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 7, 2012 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 7, 2012 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiliing and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at west
Sep 14, 2011 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at west
Sep 14, 2011 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the riser pipe in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at west
Sep 14, 2011 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at west
Sep 14, 2011 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 5f, 5th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2011 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all wall, ceiling and trim in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Jul 19, 2011 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at west
Jun 16, 2011 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at west
Jun 16, 2011 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling at riser pipe in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at west
Jun 16, 2011 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at west
Jun 16, 2011 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at west
Jun 16, 2011 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration for the wood paneling at all wall private halls in the entire apartment located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2011 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2011 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration for the drop ceilings at all private halls in the entire apartment located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 16, 2011 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls, ceiling and trim in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Mar 25, 2011 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 23, 2011 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration drop ceiling in the private hall located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 23, 2011 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood paneling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 23, 2011 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood paneling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 23, 2011 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wood paneling in the private hall located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 23, 2011 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 23, 2011 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Mar 23, 2011
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 15
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 5, 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 16, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active - 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
Dec 12, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 24, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Show 5 more ↓
- Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 13, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 23, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit: conditions noted: common wall between apartments 5g& 5h has an opening 36" wide 6'8" tall allowing passage between the two apts. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal
Sep 21, 2007 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 29, 2025 · Apt 4H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 9, 2023 · Apt 6H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 3J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 5, 2023 · Apt MULTIP
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 23, 2022 · Apt 3G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2017 · Apt 1I
Close
Show 40 more ↓
- Door/window
Window frame
Jul 17, 2014 · Apt 1D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 17, 2014 · Apt 1D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 17, 2014 · Apt 1D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 14, 2014 · Apt 1D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 19, 2013 · Apt 1D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2013 · Apt 1D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2013 · Apt 1D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 13, 2013 · Apt 1D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 7, 2012 · Apt 1I
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 6, 2012 · Apt 5F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 6, 2012 · Apt 5F
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 6, 2012 · Apt 5F
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 6, 2012 · Apt 5F
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 14, 2012 · Apt 5F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 14, 2012 · Apt 5F
Close - General
Cabinet
Jun 14, 2012 · Apt 5F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 1, 2012 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 1, 2012 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 1, 2012 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Jun 1, 2012 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 1, 2012 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 1, 2012 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 30, 2011 · Apt 4J
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 30, 2011 · Apt 4J
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 30, 2011 · Apt 4J
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 30, 2011 · Apt 4J
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 30, 2011 · Apt 4J
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 30, 2011 · Apt 4J
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 30, 2011 · Apt 4J
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2011 · Apt 5F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 13, 2011 · Apt 2H
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 13, 2011 · Apt 2H
Close - General
Doors
Aug 30, 2011 · Apt 5F
Close - General
Floor
Aug 30, 2011 · Apt 5F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 30, 2011 · Apt 5F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 30, 2011 · Apt 5F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 30, 2011 · Apt 5F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 30, 2011 · Apt 5F
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Aug 30, 2011 · Apt 5F
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 30, 2011 · Apt 5F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 60
- Building area
- 36,252 ft²
- Lot area
- 8,993 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 2006 / 49
- Assessed value
- $1,666,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #109954, last renewed Nov 28, 2025.
Questions about 128 West 138 Street
Who owns 128 West 138 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 128 W 138th St Housing Dev Cor.
Does 128 West 138 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 116 housing violations at this property.
Is 128 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 128 West 138 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 128 West 138 Street?
It has 60 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.