137 West 142 Street
Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-02011-0016Map
Owner of record: 137-139 W 142nd Corp INC
137 West 142 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 21 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 137-139 W 142nd Corp INC. HPD has recorded 58 housing violations here, most recently on September 25, 2023. 31 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 58
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 17
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 58
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 3B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 3b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Apr 26, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from east located at apt 3d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 26, 2023 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Oct 7, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Oct 7, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Oct 7, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Oct 7, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Oct 7, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 7, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 7, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 7, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Sep 30, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Sep 30, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Sep 30, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system ... at public hall, 1st story
Sep 30, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ... at public hall, 1st story
Sep 30, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Oct 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 7, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 7, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 7, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate lockable gate at fire escape window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 7, 2004 · Apt 4B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 7, 2004 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 7, 2004 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 7, 2004 · Apt 4B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 7, 2004 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 7, 2004 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - 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 200 watts required
Nov 14, 2003
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 28, 2001 · Apt 4B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 28, 2001 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the foyer located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 28, 2001 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls center east room 2 sty northwest apt 4b. , section '' ''
Mar 21, 1999 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls center room 2 sty northwest apt 4b. , section '' ''
Mar 21, 1999 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak ceiling center room 2 sty northwest apt 4b. , section '' ''
Mar 21, 1999 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and wall northwest room 2 sty northwest apt 4b. , section '' ''
Mar 21, 1999 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty northwest apt 4b. , section '' ''
Mar 21, 1999 · Apt 4B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling north room 2 sty north apt 4b. , section '' ''
Mar 21, 1999 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak ceiling north room 2 sty northwest apt 4b. , section '' ''
Mar 21, 1999 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department northwest room ceiling and walls throughout at 2 sty northwest apt 4b. , section '' ''
Oct 28, 1998 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of moisture penetrating ceiling at northeast room 2 sty northwest apt 4b. , section '' ''
Oct 28, 1998 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at northeast room 2 sty northwest apt 4b. , section '' ''
Oct 28, 1998 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door 2 sty north apt 4b. , section '' ''
May 28, 1992 · Apt 4B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor bathroom 2 sty north apt 4b. , section '' ''
May 28, 1992 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls kitchen & walls & ceiling bathroom 2 sty north apt 4b. , section '' ''
May 28, 1992 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door bathroom 3 sty southeast apt 1c. , section '' ''
Jul 11, 1990 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment apparatus,materials,devices,appliances or wiring in use. in basement there are defective service disconnect switches,distribution fuse box,defective wiring(doub
Oct 21, 2020 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit.illegal work noted: at 1st fl apt 1a partitions removed & new partitions erected to create closets & change layout w/ workapprox 60% completed.remedy:stop all work,expect to make safe
Apr 9, 2007 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- General
Cooking gas
Apr 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 15, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 15, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 15, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - General
Stairs
Nov 9, 2005 · Apt NA
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 26, 2004 · Apt 4B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 21
- Building area
- 17,470 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,996 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 2011 / 16
- Assessed value
- $960,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #131254, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.
Questions about 137 West 142 Street
Who owns 137 West 142 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 137-139 W 142nd Corp INC.
Does 137 West 142 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 58 housing violations at this property.
Is 137 West 142 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 137 West 142 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 137 West 142 Street?
It has 21 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.