117 West 138 Street
Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-02007-0020Map
Owner of record: Laura B. Thomas Houses, LP
117 West 138 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1935 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Laura B. Thomas Houses, LP. HPD has recorded 57 housing violations here, most recently on October 9, 2026. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 57
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 115
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 · 57
- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete surfaces at landing at stoop, 1st story
Oct 9, 2026
Open — Violation open - 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 - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures ... in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 23, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Nov 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 23, 2025 · Apt 4B
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.
Jun 4, 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 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell and return buzzer intercom system at building front entrance to north wall at private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 3B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 3B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balances at lower sash at 1st window from west at north wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ntercom system from building entrance to wall in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 28, 2024 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2023 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective refrigerator lower door seal in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2023 · Apt 5B
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.
Mar 16, 2023
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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 4A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2021
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortice lock at building entrance door at lobby, 1st story
Apr 19, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect vertical crack from 1 sty to 4 sty north west corner bldg front
Dec 26, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 1, 2015 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the private hallway located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 1, 2015 · Apt 5A
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 100 watts minimum required
Jan 15, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, apartment at west
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cyclinder key operated lock in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the wastline sink in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective window glass bottom sash in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, apartment at west
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective oven in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 14, 2012 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2011 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the private hallway located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2011 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 24, 2011 · Apt 5A
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
Sep 28, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 28, 2010 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 28, 2010 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 28, 2010 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of a leak from above ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 28, 2010 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of a leak from above ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 28, 2010 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of a leak from above ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 28, 2010 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealled water leak at ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 13, 2010 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealled water leak on ceiling and walls in the private hallway located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 13, 2010 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls in the private hallway located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 13, 2010 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at the time of inspection observed minor cracks in masonry throughout the front og bldg(exp#1)wall. cracks loang left side of front exterior wall
Dec 29, 2016 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 3, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 12, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 12, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 12, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 12, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 17, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 27, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jan 20, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 12, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1935
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 9,290 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,598 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 2007 / 20
- Assessed value
- $564,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #118105, last renewed Oct 17, 2025.
Questions about 117 West 138 Street
Who owns 117 West 138 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Laura B. Thomas Houses, LP.
Does 117 West 138 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 57 housing violations at this property.
Is 117 West 138 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 117 West 138 Street built?
City records list 1935 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 117 West 138 Street?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.