135 West 138 Street
Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-02007-0010Map
Owner of record: 131 West 138 St Asclp
135 West 138 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 25 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 131 West 138 St Asclp. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. City tax records listed 25 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 22
- DOB violations
- 40
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 98
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
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 · 22
- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an illegal two-motion electromagnetic locking device at building street entrance door , 1st story
Jul 31, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of a heavy-duty mechanical lockset at building street entrance door , 1st story
Jul 31, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening electro magnetic lockset at building entrance door
Dec 27, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide security by means of a heavy duty lock and latch set at building entrance
Dec 27, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, at bulkhead door, 5th story public hall stair at 2nd all public areas from north
Sep 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hard wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west and east walls in the private hallway located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balances at upper sash at 1st window from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balances at lower sash at fire escape window in the 5th room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required (fixture present)
Oct 6, 2013
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2012 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2012 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at floor in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2012 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Jan 20, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
D26-35.01 adm code the premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained.
Jun 24, 1981
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 40
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 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 annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 16, 2002
Dob violation - active - 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 - 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
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner illumination for exits,exit discharges & public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381 at 1st fl rmno-3 near exit door.1 exit sign & 1 emergency exit light is not operat
May 17, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not selfclosing properly atoi.@1fl rm2 1exit door,@1fl rm3 1exit door not selfclosing properly @bsmt level exit to 138st 1exit door not selfclosing properly atoi when tested.repair &or replace exit do
May 17, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valid cofo. alt: 100431196. location: cellar office space of 131 west 138th dba. abyssion develop-ment corportation. remedy: obtain a valid cofo discontinue illegal.
Sep 16, 1992 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Hazardous
No sidewalk shed=building under alteration over 50'0" in height with no side walk shed=creating a hazardous condition for pedestrian. remedy: 'stop all work' except to remove debri from side walk, provide side
Jan 2, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Radiator
Oct 10, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Electric
Lighting
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 5B
Open - Door/window
Door
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Door/window
Door
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Safety
Sprinkler
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open
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- General
Cabinet
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Door/window
Door
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Electric
Lighting
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Door/window
Door
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Sep 11, 2022 · Apt 3H
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 4, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 4, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 4, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 4, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 4, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 4, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 4, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 16, 2015 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 16, 2015 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 16, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
Dec 19, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Floor
Dec 19, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2012 · Apt NA
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 25
- Building area
- 29,520 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,494 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 2007 / 10
- Assessed value
- $2,085,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #132206, last renewed Dec 2, 2025.
Questions about 135 West 138 Street
Who owns 135 West 138 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 131 West 138 St Asclp.
Does 135 West 138 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.
Is 135 West 138 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 25 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 25 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 135 West 138 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 135 West 138 Street?
It has 25 residential units and 27 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.