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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

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 9, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
10
About 100% of the building's 10 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 57

  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete surfaces at landing at stoop, 1st story

    Oct 9, 2026

    Open — Violation open
  • 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.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Nov 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    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.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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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  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    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.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 13, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortice lock at building entrance door at lobby, 1st story

    Apr 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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

    Sep 28, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.