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225 West 137 Street

Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-02023-0019Map

Owner of record: Matthews Jerry J

225 West 137 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 8 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Matthews Jerry J. HPD has recorded 72 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 50 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
72
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Concern
2 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 72

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2025

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info 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.

    Apr 2, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 15, 2023

    Open — Info 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 25, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 10, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 9, 2017

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 27, 2016

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 2, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector improperly installed 1 sty east apt 1a. located at apt 1a

    Sep 13, 1999 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a suitable strainer for the drain at roof.

    Sep 13, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective improperly counter balanced southwest window center room 1 sty east apt 1a. located at apt 1a

    Sep 13, 1999 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit windows throughout center room 1 sty east apt 1a. located at apt 1a

    Sep 13, 1999 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin bathroom 1 sty east apt 1a. located at apt 1a

    Sep 13, 1999 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin 1 sty southeast apt 1a. , section '' ''

    Aug 6, 1999 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinklerhead kitchen 1 sty east apt 1a. , section '' ''

    Apr 22, 1999 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 1 sty apt 1a smith. located at apt 1a

    Oct 28, 1997 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 1 sty apt 1a. located at apt 1a

    Oct 28, 1997 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub 1 sty apt 1a. located at apt 1a

    Oct 28, 1997 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system buzzer 1 sty to 3 sty apt 3b. , section '' ''

    Oct 28, 1997 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective vanity cabinet at bathroom 3 sty apt 3b. , section '' ''

    Oct 28, 1997 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty apt 3b jones. , section '' ''

    Oct 28, 1997 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling thru out 1 sty apt 1a. located at apt 1a

    Oct 28, 1997 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings throughout 3 sty north apt 3b. , section '' ''

    Aug 14, 1996 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls northwest room 3 sty north apt 3b. , section '' ''

    Aug 14, 1996 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective light switches kitchen & bathroom 3 sty north apt 3b. , section '' ''

    Aug 14, 1996 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening entrance door 3 sty front apt 3. located at apt 3

    May 26, 1991 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall behined sink kitchen 3 sty front apt 3/ , section '' ''

    May 26, 1991 · Apt 3/

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall at kitchen behind the sink.

    Apr 16, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty rear apt 3b. located at apt 3b

    Apr 16, 1991 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell and buzzer system from vestibule to apt 3b. located at apt 3b

    Apr 16, 1991 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at tenant apt door.

    Apr 16, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at entrance door to 3 sty north apt 3b. located at apt 3b

    Dec 20, 1990 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 60 watts 3 sty public hall.

    Dec 20, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall behind kitchen sink 3 sty north apt 3b. located at apt 3b

    Dec 20, 1990 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell & buzzer system to 3 sty north apt 3b. located at apt 3b

    Dec 20, 1990 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice at bathroom & kitchen 3 sty east apt 3b. , section '' ''

    Jun 20, 1990 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative bell & return buzzer system from 1 sty public hall vestibule to 3 sty east apt 3b. , section '' ''

    Jun 20, 1990 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall back of kitchen sink 3 sty east apt 3b. , section '' ''

    Jun 20, 1990 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches at bathroom & kitchen 3 sty east apt 3b. , section '' ''

    Jun 20, 1990 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective connection kitchen sink wasteline 3 sty east apt 3b. , section '' ''

    Jun 20, 1990 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit entrnace door to 3 sty east apt 3b. , section '' ''

    Jun 20, 1990 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 26, 2005 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 26, 2005 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 26, 2005 · Apt 3B

    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 (C5)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
8
Building area
3,057 ft²
Lot area
1,799 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
2023 / 19
Assessed value
$279,000
Landmark / historic district
Dorrance Brooks Square Historic District

HPD registration #124505, last renewed Sep 18, 2014.

Questions about 225 West 137 Street

Who owns 225 West 137 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Matthews Jerry J.

Does 225 West 137 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 72 housing violations at this property.

Is 225 West 137 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 225 West 137 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 225 West 137 Street?

It has 8 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.