235 West 138 Street
Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-02024-0016Map
Owner of record: Gordon, Joseph Robert
235 West 138 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1891 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Gordon, Joseph Robert. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026.
- HPD violations
- 7
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 21
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 7
- 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 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - 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.
Nov 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 16, 2023
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.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - 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, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 9, 2010
Dob violation - active - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jun 9, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Nonconst
Vermin
May 14, 2007 · Apt 9
Close - General
Windows
May 14, 2007 · Apt 9
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 14, 2007 · Apt 9
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 14, 2007 · Apt 9
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 14, 2007 · Apt 9
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 9, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 9, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 9, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - General
Doors
May 9, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 9, 2007 · Apt 8
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 9, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 9, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 9, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 9, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - General
Cabinet
May 9, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 9, 2007 · Apt 9
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 9, 2007 · Apt 9
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 9, 2007 · Apt 9
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 9, 2007 · Apt 9
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 9, 2007 · Apt 9
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 9, 2007 · Apt 9
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Rentals - walkup apartments | 6 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1891
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 2,724 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,699 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 2024 / 16
- Assessed value
- $248,400
- Landmark / historic district
- St. Nicholas Historic District
HPD registration #119101, last renewed Jun 2, 2026.
Questions about 235 West 138 Street
Who owns 235 West 138 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gordon, Joseph Robert.
Does 235 West 138 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.
Is 235 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 235 West 138 Street built?
City records list 1891 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 235 West 138 Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.