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202 West 138 Street

Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-02023-0037Map

Owner of record: Caines, Norma Winifred

202 West 138 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Caines, Norma Winifred. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 8 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
21
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
12

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 4, 2025

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 · 21

  • 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
  • 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

    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.

    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
  • 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

    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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    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.

    Oct 25, 2019

    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.

    Oct 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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

    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.

    Oct 27, 2016

    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.

    Oct 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector tenant alva nelson defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric wall switch in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor around base board throughout in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire at all switch es and outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 14, 2001 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening interior key operated lock & iron gate basement public hall to front areaway entranceway.

    Oct 27, 1989

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 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 · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 12, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 12, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 12, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 12, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Jun 12, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jun 12, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 3, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 3, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Jun 3, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Jun 3, 2008 · Apt 3

    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 (C3)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
5,420 ft²
Lot area
2,298 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
2023 / 37
Assessed value
$415,350
Landmark / historic district
St. Nicholas Historic District

HPD registration #108691, last renewed Sep 12, 2025.

Questions about 202 West 138 Street

Who owns 202 West 138 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Caines, Norma Winifred.

Does 202 West 138 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 202 West 138 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 202 West 138 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 202 West 138 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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