273 West 138 Street
Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-02024-0001Map
Owner of record: Hyk-273 W. 138 St. LLC
273 West 138 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1891 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 18 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Hyk-273 W. 138 St. LLC. HPD has recorded 367 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 18 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 367
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 404
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 367
- ANon-hazardous
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 - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 14, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 14, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 14, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Apr 14, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at north stack at rear yard at fire escape
Apr 14, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - 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 mmissing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 14, 2025
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.
Apr 14, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Apr 14, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
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- ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 boiler room door and at public hall, 1st story
Apr 3, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 3, 2017
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
Apr 3, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Apr 3, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 3, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Apr 3, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 27, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts entire building all apts vcated # 117786
Jun 16, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing missing glass at skylight at public hall stairs
Jun 13, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures throughout building
Jun 13, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures throughout the building
Jun 13, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the stairway leading to cellar at front areaway
Jun 13, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective metal treads at stairs leading to cellar at front areaway
Jun 13, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect broken and missing ceiling wood joist at east and west sections at cellar
Jun 13, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble treads and metal pan supports at all stories public hall at public hall stairs
Jun 13, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retatrdent plaster walls and ceilings throughout all stories public hall at public hall stairs
Jun 13, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a fire watch throughout the building,
May 21, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective diamond plate metal treads, railing and landing the entire balustrade, street to cellar, west at front areaway
Mar 7, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Jan 25, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 25, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system .. at basement
Jan 10, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jan 10, 2014
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective inoperative radiators throughout the apt in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 10, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor (south west section) in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal stairs from cellar leading to sidewalk at front of building
Dec 24, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood joists at ceiling at cellar, section at north
Dec 24, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor (north west section) in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 24, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 24, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 24, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2013 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 6
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 13, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Mar 6, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Dec 31, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 4, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmrk-landmark none
Feb 28, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Feb 28, 1991
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #35030494y issued on 9/14/13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. at time of inspection no on going
Oct 1, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #35078834y issued on 5/19/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. at time of inspection no c of c
Oct 1, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safe guard all persons and property. noted : at site under application # 121889689-ot. observed throwing of const. debris from 4th fl to ground fl. through interior opening by cutting away existing w
Jun 3, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.defect noted:@ 3rd story apt #4,flooring wood joists seen from 2nd story under demo fire stopping material removed.flooring & wood joist @ bathroom area are dam
May 19, 2014 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. noted: plumbing work observed at cellar level,including hot water heater installation.s.w.o. partially lifted for electrical work only. no plumbing permit filed for current work.rmdy: stop all
Nov 6, 2013
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. defects noted: attime of inspection steel stairs to cellar have partially collapsed wood floor joists for 1st fl in cellar have partially collapsed at rear
Sep 14, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at time of inspection new wood floor joists & sub floor installed in cellar for 1st fl. boiler has been removed & cut into pieces. new electrical service,panels & meters installed
Sep 14, 2013
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 3E
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 22, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 14, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 11, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 9, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 2E
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close
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- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Sep 14, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 14, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 2, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 1, 2017 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 16, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 16, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 12, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 12, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 12, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 12, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 12, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 12, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 12, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 30, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 28, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 27, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 26, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 25, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 22, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 21, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 19, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 18, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 17, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 15, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 14, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 14, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 13, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 12, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 11, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 10, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 9, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 27, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 5, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 4, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2014 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1891
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 18
- Building area
- 15,588 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,147 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 2024 / 1
- Assessed value
- $1,953,900
- Landmark / historic district
- St. Nicholas Historic District
HPD registration #111216, last renewed Aug 27, 2025.
Questions about 273 West 138 Street
Who owns 273 West 138 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hyk-273 W. 138 St. LLC.
Does 273 West 138 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 367 housing violations at this property.
Is 273 West 138 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 18 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 273 West 138 Street built?
City records list 1891 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 273 West 138 Street?
It has 18 residential units and 20 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.