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101 West 138 Street

Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-02007-0028Map

Owner of record: Laura B. Thomas Houses, LP

101 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 76 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
76
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
56

What to know

Concern
5 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 · 76

  • 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
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door , 1st story

    Apr 15, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage of material cardboard boxes, bags and household materials in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from north

    Apr 15, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from north

    Apr 15, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the private hallway located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the private hallway located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash at south in the 1st room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

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

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 4B

    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 in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Dec 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the defective flush pipe of water closet in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south

    Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling, walls and trims in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, apartment at south

    Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal radiator cover at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, apartment at north

    Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, apartment at north

    Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, apartment at north

    Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, apartment at north

    Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 4B

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing lower window counter balance at fire escape in the 1st bedroom from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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
  • 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

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage bags and trash. in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 22, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt 4A

    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 south at west

    Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door to basement

    Sep 29, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 22, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 22, 2021 · Apt 4B

    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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 12, 2019 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 24, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall outside of bathroom in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 24, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 24, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at drainpipe to wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 29, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective trip lever at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 29, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at roof bulkhead

    Jul 11, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at skylight at bulkhead public hall

    Jul 11, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at ceiling bulkhead public hall

    Jul 11, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor stairs and landing all stories at public hall

    Jul 11, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal tread 1st from bottom stairs leading to cellar

    Jul 11, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonary keystone above window header at east section , 1st story

    Jul 11, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling bulkhead public hall

    Jul 11, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 30, 2016 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 12, 2001

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit 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 · 11

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection of 5 story residential building observed sidewalk shed in place not maintain per code 3307.6.5.3 - 1. rotting mudsills 2. missing bolt covers 3. storage on deck causing hazardous conditio

    Apr 25, 2024 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Observed construction sidewalk shed at exposure one, permit # m00614682-i1-sh expired on 11/10/2022 record didn't show any renewal. respondent failed to renew permit in contrary with 28-105.2 classification of

    Mar 8, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection of 5 story residential building observed sidewalk shed in place with permit m00614682 expired 11-10-22

    Jan 5, 2024 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection of 5 story residential building observed sidewalk shed in place not to code specifications 1. mud sills rotting 2. not extended 5' 3.storage on top of sidewalk shed causing hazardous condi

    Jan 5, 2024 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain, observed window a/c units on floors 3,4 and 5 are missing support brackets, repair and or replace; replace/repair

    Sep 8, 2023 · Penalty $250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection observed sidewalk shed at #1 with -expired permit.1/12/022..

    May 4, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Found relief valve missing lever and manufactures label, spill switch missing at smoke hood, corroded piping on return line at boiler, boiler room door not self closing, corroded flange at circulator, back flow

    Sep 10, 2020 · Penalty $312

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Spill switch not installed-corrosion and slight leak at back section of boiler-insulated covering for boiler corroded-hot water return circulator corroded-compound gage defective; correct all violating conditio

    Jun 15, 2020 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy.note:temp c. of o. expired 05/01/03.remedy:obtain a valid certificate of occupancy.

    May 19, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit expired permit for sidewalk shed 1002220687-01 expired remedy renew permit

    Apr 12, 2001 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit /expired permit expired for sidewalk shed permit # 1002220687-01-expired remedy: renew sidewalk shed permit forthwith

    Jan 3, 2000 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 25, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Feb 26, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 20, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 20, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 20, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Feb 20, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 20, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 2, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 28, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jan 30, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 28, 2020 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 24, 2016 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 24, 2016 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 24, 2016 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 12, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 12, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 12, 2014 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 30, 2013 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 5, 2011 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 5, 2011 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 5, 2011 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 5, 2011 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sprinkler

    Oct 5, 2011 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 5, 2011 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 5, 2011 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 29, 2011 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 29, 2011 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 15, 2011 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 15, 2011 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 15, 2011 · Apt 4B

    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
8,785 ft²
Lot area
2,498 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
2007 / 28
Assessed value
$534,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #103041, last renewed Oct 17, 2025.

Questions about 101 West 138 Street

Who owns 101 West 138 Street?

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

Does 101 West 138 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 76 housing violations at this property.

Is 101 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 101 West 138 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 101 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.