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205 West 137 Street

Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-02023-0126Map

Owner of record: Pickens, Christopher

205 West 137 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Pickens, Christopher. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 6 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 12

  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 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.

    Feb 3, 2015

    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 ,100 watts required.

    Dec 8, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-19.07 adm code 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 fixtures present lights not on night inspection.

    Jul 3, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 10, 1983

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar at front.

    Oct 1, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code 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 1, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 frame missing.

    Oct 1, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 13, 2020 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 8, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jan 20, 2026Non-market transferRentals - walkup apartments5

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
5
Building area
3,204 ft²
Lot area
1,898 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
2023 / 126
Assessed value
$282,600
Landmark / historic district
Dorrance Brooks Square Historic District

HPD registration #134043, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.

Questions about 205 West 137 Street

Who owns 205 West 137 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Pickens, Christopher.

Does 205 West 137 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 205 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 205 West 137 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 205 West 137 Street?

It has 5 residential units.

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