115 West 138 Street
Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-02007-0021Map
Owner of record: Laura B. Thomas Houses, LP
115 West 138 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Laura B. Thomas Houses, LP. HPD has recorded 93 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 93
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 82
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 · 93
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall
May 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2026 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2026 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 1, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at bulkhead ceiling
May 1, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at bulkhead ceiling
May 1, 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Dec 3, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Nov 22, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 3A
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line less than 30 feet at rear yard.
Jul 1, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at roof bulk head door
Jul 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 14, 2023 · Apt 3A
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 14, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 14, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 14, 2023 · Apt 3A
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall behind gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 14, 2023 · Apt 3A
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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance door to apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balances at lower sash window in the 4th room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 25, 2022 · Apt 1A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 25, 2022 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead door to roof , 5th story
Jul 25, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 25, 2022 · Apt 1A
Open — Defect letter issued - 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 25, 2022 · Apt 1A
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 25, 2022 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in washbasin wasteline in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 25, 2022 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 25, 2022 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of air conditioner at public hall , 5th story
Jul 25, 2022
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 4th story
Nov 2, 2020
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlets at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 2, 2020 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 2, 2020 · Apt 1A
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 3rd story
Jul 27, 2020
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall . in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 27, 2020 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Oct 28, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 28, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective chain guard at door in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 28, 2017 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 4
- 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
Feb 27, 2001
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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Found weil mclain lgb series 2 boiler active with defects. found chimney cleanout with debris and missing door. correct all violating conditions and submit a certificate of correction.
Apr 12, 2022 · Penalty $312
Active - Class - 1
Pressure relief valve 100psi. above the mawp of boiler-insulated covering for boiler corroded falling of; correct all violating conditions, submit a certificate
Jun 15, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2025 · Apt APT4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 23, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 5, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 17, 2023 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 25, 2020 · Apt 5L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 21, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 13, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 10, 2020 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 10, 2020 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 29, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2018 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 11, 2017 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 22, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 13, 2017 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 13, 2017 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 13, 2017 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 13, 2017 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 13, 2017 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 13, 2017 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 13, 2017 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 13, 2017 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 4, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 3, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2017 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 12, 2015 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 12, 2015 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 10, 2015 · Apt 3A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1910
- 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 / 21
- Assessed value
- $564,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #118103, last renewed Oct 17, 2025.
Questions about 115 West 138 Street
Who owns 115 West 138 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Laura B. Thomas Houses, LP.
Does 115 West 138 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 93 housing violations at this property.
Is 115 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 115 West 138 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 115 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.