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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

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
18
About 100% of the building's 18 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 367

  • 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

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 mmissing at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 14, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 14, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
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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.

    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.

    Oct 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 missing at boiler room door and at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 3, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 3, 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

    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
  • C

    Replace with new the missing missing glass at skylight at public hall stairs

    Jun 13, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures throughout building

    Jun 13, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures throughout the building

    Jun 13, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective metal treads at stairs leading to cellar at front areaway

    Jun 13, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide a fire watch throughout the building,

    May 21, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar

    Jan 25, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system .. at basement

    Jan 10, 2014

    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 ... at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 10, 2014

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood joists at ceiling at cellar, section at north

    Dec 24, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.