137 West 138 Street
Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-02007-0009Map
Owner of record: Hp Genesis Y15 Housing Development Fund Co., INC.
137 West 138 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 12 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Hp Genesis Y15 Housing Development Fund Co., INC.. HPD has recorded 387 housing violations here, most recently on August 25, 2026. 30 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 11 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 387
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 461
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 387
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Aug 25, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Aug 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Aug 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle at entrance in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Jun 25, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Apr 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 5, 2026 · Apt 5A
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 27, 2024 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 27, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken glass at 3rd window from east at building front , 3rd story
May 27, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective broken glass at 1st window from east,building front , 3rd story
May 27, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at buildingfront at fire escape, 1st story
May 27, 2024
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock assembly at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
May 27, 2024
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - 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, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective inoperable hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2023 · Apt 1A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 8, 2023 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Apr 8, 2023
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 16, 2022 · Apt 3A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 16, 2022 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 16, 2022 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 16, 2022 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.
Apr 3, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 4A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 4A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 4A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base bottom at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 17, 2022 · Apt 4A
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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit protuding more than 6 inches at 3rd story balcony at fire escape in the rear yard
Oct 16, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit protuding more than 6 inches at 2nd story balcony at fire escape in the rear yard
Oct 16, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 23, 2021 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 23, 2021 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 23, 2021 · Apt 3A
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door knob in the entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2021 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.
Apr 5, 2021
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of west concrete wall cheek blocking full extension of dropladder at building front at fire escape
Apr 5, 2021
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.
Apr 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. defect noted: bldg having spalling lintel - decorative stone lintel - in front facade, 5th fl window over fire escape stairs. exp #1. remedy: repair defective
Nov 14, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a,25a,44a,45b,50,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e,50f,50g,50h,50i.50-storage & debris in boiler room.50a-boiler drain leaking back of boiler.50b-fl drain in boiler room defective.50c-antisyphne valve missing an oil line.5
Feb 16, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
11q3-18q3-50y11-37g12-47h12-59209 18q3=1st fl
Jul 24, 2001 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 30, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 13, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 8, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt OUTSID
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 29, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Feb 9, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 17, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 4A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 4A
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 4A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 4A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 26, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 26, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 26, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 26, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 26, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 12
- Building area
- 8,130 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,598 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 2007 / 9
- Assessed value
- $360,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #132207, last renewed Sep 4, 2025.
Questions about 137 West 138 Street
Who owns 137 West 138 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hp Genesis Y15 Housing Development Fund Co., INC..
Does 137 West 138 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 387 housing violations at this property.
Is 137 West 138 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 11 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 92% of its 12 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 137 West 138 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 137 West 138 Street?
It has 12 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.