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111 West 138 Street

Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-02007-0023Map

Owner of record: Laura B. Thomas Houses, LP

111 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 212 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 30 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
212
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
434

What to know

Concern
13 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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 · 212

  • 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

    Remove the illegal fastening lock at door leading to room with fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing/defective devices in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing/defective devices in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing/defective devices in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the 2nd entire apartment from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    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

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Nov 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of metal protruding from 3rd window from east at south , 4th story

    Nov 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room, 1st story

    Nov 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 1, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Dec 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 1, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 5th room from north, the foyer located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceilng in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 17364630 issued 22-oct-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceilng in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color unkeyed plaster at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 20, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 20, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 20, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom panel box at west wall in the foyer located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 20, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking assembly at fire door in the 1st room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit bulkhead door at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Mar 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 28, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at tub in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 28, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 28, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 28, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story

    Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

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

    Dec 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 15, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 15, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 15, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement floor in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 15, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 10

  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Provide approx 40lf of sidewallk shed at exp #1(west 138th street)

    May 4, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    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 · 14

  • Class - 2

    No certificate of correction on file for class 1 failure to maintain violation #39085519p issued 05/04/2023 citing observed decorative cornice dislodged at exposure 1. however, at time of inspection, cornice ha

    Jul 9, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Found on weil mclain boiler. on right side plug very corroded, safety leaking , need to use right material to support flue box on back of boiler.

    Dec 6, 2024 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    As per one weil mclain lgb4, boiler. found low water cut-off switch with low water indicator light on-no compound gage not installed-draft diverter hood supported with wood-heating pumps leaking-fresh air louvr

    Feb 22, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Weil mclain lgb2 boiler has evidence of corrision to combustion chamber, flue pipe not properly secured and circulator pump is leaking.correct violating conditions & submit a certificate of correction.

    Jan 29, 2024 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Found weil mclain gas boiler that was running at time of inspection was spilling out co ý 273ppm¨ do not operate boiler until all hazardous conditions are immediately correctedand dept of buildings is notified

    Dec 14, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Found freash air for boiler room need to be replaced, cap on right side of rear of boiler need to be repair. circulating pump flanges are leaking .

    Dec 14, 2023 · Penalty $312

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection of 5 story residential building observed sidewalk shed in place without information panel on parapet.provide information panel

    Dec 13, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection of 5 story residential building observed sidewalk shed in place without the required 5' extention and vertical member not 18" from curb line causing a hazard to public.provide extention an

    Dec 13, 2023 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection of 5 story residential building observed sidewalk shed in place with lighting installed without valid permit.

    Dec 13, 2023 · Penalty $8,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. cornice located at exp #1 of 5 story occupied multiple dwelling is defective with section of cornice dislodged. creating an immediately hazardous condition

    May 4, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
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  • Class - 2

    Observed weil mclain- lgb4 boiler has rotted 4" plung and rotted rear section.

    Jan 24, 2023 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Heating pump removed electrical exposed-2nd pump running noisy-flue piping not hung properly, weight on draft regulator-draft regulator supported by prohib. mat.-corrosion on hw coil cap, heating/domestic hw pi

    Feb 18, 2021 · Penalty $312

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Found to have corroded 4" plug on side of boiler, repair or replace plug. boiler room door not closing properly, repair or replace.

    Sep 10, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    No fixed louvers in ventilation opening-boiler room flooded-backflow preventer w/o drain; correct all violating conditions submit a certificate of correction.

    Jun 15, 2020 · Penalty $312

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 19, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 1, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 1, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 1A

    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
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
10
Building area
11,920 ft²
Lot area
3,097 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
2007 / 23
Assessed value
$724,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #120719, last renewed Oct 17, 2025.

Questions about 111 West 138 Street

Who owns 111 West 138 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Laura B. Thomas Houses, LP.

Does 111 West 138 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 212 housing violations at this property.

Is 111 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 111 West 138 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 111 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.