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208 West 138 Street

Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-02023-0040Map

Owner of record: Adams 138th LLC

208 West 138 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1891 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 7 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Adams 138th LLC. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 4 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
38
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
11

What to know

Concern
4 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 · 38

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

    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.

    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
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 8, 2020 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment ... in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 12, 2020 · Apt 7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Jan 6, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Nov 13, 2019 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
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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.

    Oct 27, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 a minimum of 100 watts incandscent light required. light fixture present.

    Nov 5, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 , 100 watts required.

    Mar 31, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 , 100 watts required.

    Sep 27, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 , 100 watts required.

    Sep 17, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 100 watts minimum.

    Nov 25, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak ceiling 1 sty public hall & 1 sty watercloset er1.

    Nov 15, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 1 sty public hall & 1 sty watercloset er1.

    Nov 15, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1 sty public hall watercloset.

    Nov 15, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door padlocked.

    Nov 15, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    May 5, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1 sty rear apt 3 kitchen & bathroom. located at apt 3

    May 5, 1989 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen & bathroom 1 sty north apt 1. located at apt 1

    Apr 11, 1989 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.

    Feb 10, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Feb 10, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1 sty southwest apt 3 bathroom & kitchen. located at apt 3

    Feb 10, 1989 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.

    Dec 18, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations 1 sty front west room 2 missing.

    Dec 18, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 r.

    Nov 10, 1975

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches 1st sty public hall wash basin & water closet compartment.

    Nov 10, 1975

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads 1st sty public hall throughout.

    Nov 10, 1975

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling public hall basement.

    Nov 10, 1975

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling of stair basement to cellar.

    Nov 10, 1975

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling cellar throughout.

    Nov 10, 1975

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling 1st sty public hall rear.

    Nov 10, 1975

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-31.09 adm code provide under completed permit sanitary facilities for each 6 persons or remainder thereof for class b rooms by installing 2 bathtubs or shower and 2 wash basins and additional water closet.

    Nov 10, 1975

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition class b rooms at 3 sty rreduced from 5 to 4.

    Nov 10, 1975

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 12

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    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

    Mar 16, 1999

    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

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 29, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Oct 9, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 16, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 14, 2016 · Apt APT3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 14, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 11, 2015 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 14, 2009 · Apt FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 29, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 9, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    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 (C1)
Year built
1891
Floors
3
Residential units
7
Building area
3,956 ft²
Lot area
2,198 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
2023 / 40
Assessed value
$348,750
Landmark / historic district
St. Nicholas Historic District

HPD registration #123114, last renewed Sep 17, 2025.

Questions about 208 West 138 Street

Who owns 208 West 138 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Adams 138th LLC.

Does 208 West 138 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.

Is 208 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 208 West 138 Street built?

City records list 1891 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 208 West 138 Street?

It has 7 residential units.

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