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261 West 138 Street

Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-02024-0006Map

Owner of record: Graff, David A

261 West 138 Street is an one-family home built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 1 residential unit across 3 floors. The owner of record is Graff, David A. HPD has recorded 71 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
71
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 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 · 71

  • 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 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Dec 3, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 27, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 16, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 21, 2021

    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 7, 2005

    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 minimum required fixture present light not on.

    Nov 24, 1998

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door bell 1 sty public hall to 2 sty rear apt 2r. , section '' ''

    Mar 9, 1988 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and wall 2 sty rear apt 2r south room. , section '' ''

    Mar 9, 1988 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wire 2 sty rear apt 2r south room kitchen. , section '' ''

    Mar 9, 1988 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective cracked glass 2 sty rear apt 2r south room east and west window. , section '' ''

    Mar 9, 1988 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose unhung bathroom door 2nd sty apt 2 rear. located at apt 2

    Jun 15, 1987 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system door at 1st sty public hall rear to cellar locked.

    Jun 15, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose handrails all stys public halls.

    Jun 15, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 3rd sty public hall center to roof.

    Jun 15, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 street front entrance to basement under stairwell.

    Jun 15, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock 1st sty street entrance door.

    Jun 15, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing glass panel 1st sty street entrance door.

    Jun 15, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing wall outlet cover plate center room 2nd sty apt 2 front. located at apt 2

    Jun 15, 1987 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock and assembly entrance door 2nd sty apt 2 front. located at apt 2

    Jun 15, 1987 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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.

    Jun 15, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 missing 2nd sty apt 2 front. located at apt 2

    Jun 15, 1987 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls bathroom 2nd sty apt 2 front. located at apt 2

    Jun 15, 1987 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose washbasin and faucet bathroom 2nd sty apt 2 front. located at apt 2

    Jun 15, 1987 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 1st sty rear extension roof.

    Jun 15, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock and assembly entrance door 2 sty apt 2 rear. located at apt 2

    Jun 15, 1987 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-16.01 adm code repair by closing so as to be gas-tight all openings in the kitchen sink wasteline 2nd sty apt 2 rear. located at apt 2

    Jun 15, 1987 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2nd sty apt 2 rear. located at apt 2

    Jun 15, 1987 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of smoke detector wall mounted more than 12 inches from ceiling 2nd sty apt 2 rear. located at apt 2

    Jun 15, 1987 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 2nd sty apt 2 rear. located at apt 2

    Jun 15, 1987 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets kitchen sink 2nd sty apt 2 rear. located at apt 2

    Jun 15, 1987 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing wall outlet cover plates kitchen area 2nd sty apt 2 rear. located at apt 2

    Jun 15, 1987 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective window sashes and frame center room 2nd sty apt 2 rear. located at apt 2

    Jun 15, 1987 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass windows center room 2nd sty apt 2 rear. located at apt 2

    Jun 15, 1987 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of leaky radiator valve north room 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Jun 15, 1987 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires ceiling center room 2nd sty apt 2 front. located at apt 2

    Jun 15, 1987 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 at 3rd sty apts throughout.

    Jun 15, 1987

    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

    Jun 15, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster walls & clgs 3 sty pub hall.

    Jun 15, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Jun 15, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of rodents 2nd sty rear 2r kitchen sink cabinet.

    Jun 15, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall 2nd sty rear apt 2r kitchen at south. located at apt 2r

    Jun 15, 1987 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2nd sty rear apt 23r missing. located at apt 23r

    Jun 15, 1987 · Apt 23R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring 2nd sty public hall.

    Jun 15, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler head public hall all stys.

    Jun 15, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 rubbish in vacant apt 1st sty rear throughout. located at apt 1st

    Jun 15, 1987 · Apt 1ST

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 at rear yard.

    Jun 15, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing glass panel of door at vestibule to 1st sty public hall.

    Jun 15, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls of 2nd sty rear apt b bathroom at shower pipe.

    Jun 15, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective exhaust fan for mechanical ventilation system 2nd sty rear apt 2b at kitchen. , section '' ''

    Jun 15, 1987 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed

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

  • 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
One-family home (A9)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
1
Building area
3,644 ft²
Lot area
1,699 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
2024 / 6
Assessed value
$185,040
Landmark / historic district
St. Nicholas Historic District

HPD registration #611309, last renewed Aug 4, 2021.

Questions about 261 West 138 Street

Who owns 261 West 138 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Graff, David A.

Does 261 West 138 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 71 housing violations at this property.

Is 261 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 261 West 138 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 261 West 138 Street?

It has 1 residential units.

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