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229 West 138 Street

Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-02024-0018Map

Owner of record: Nelson, Hermia

229 West 138 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Nelson, Hermia. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 49 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
50
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
12 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 50

  • 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
  • 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 17, 2025

    Open — Info 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — 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 22, 2024

    Open — Info 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

    Open — 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 15, 2023

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Open — 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 2, 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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 2, 2021

    Open — Info 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, 2021

    Open — 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.

    Oct 25, 2019

    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.

    Oct 10, 2018

    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 9, 2017

    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.

    Oct 27, 2016

    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.

    Oct 2, 2015

    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.

    Feb 3, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Sep 9, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 25, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster south and west walls at public hall bulkhead er1.

    Feb 19, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak at ceiling cellar rear room er1.

    Feb 19, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing rain leader at 1 to 2 sty west court er1.

    Feb 19, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 1 and 13 up at 4 to 5 sty rear fire escape er1.

    Feb 19, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 3 4 5 up at 2 to 3 sty rear fire escape er1.

    Feb 19, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 2 5 6 up at 1 to 2 sty rear fire escape er1.

    Feb 19, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing entrance door to building at 1 sty public hall er1.

    Feb 19, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures at 1 sty front west apt 4 kitchen and bathroom er1. located at apt 4

    Feb 19, 1992 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective broken marble nosing at public hall bulkhead er1.

    Feb 19, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective broken marble plateform at 3 to 4 sty public hall stair er1.

    Feb 19, 1992

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures at 2 sty east apt 21 kitchen and bathroom er1. located at apt 21

    Feb 19, 1992 · Apt 21

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at basement sty front room.

    Sep 20, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective meeting rail bottom sash at basement sty front room.

    Sep 20, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace the broken or defective watercloset at basement sty at bathroom er1.

    Sep 20, 1990

    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 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 2nd sty public hall.

    Aug 18, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling 1st sty public hall at rear east at hot & cold water risers.

    Aug 18, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster wall 2nd sty public hall at front.

    Aug 18, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster wall in scuttle closet.

    Aug 18, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 3rd sty public hall.

    Aug 18, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective ceiling electric fixture 3rd sty public hall.

    Aug 18, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster wall & ceilings 3rd sty public hall.

    Aug 18, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code provide board of standards & appeals approved type peephole in entrance doors to each housing unit where not already provided.

    Aug 18, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.01 adm code aw provide adequate lighting at least 60 watt incandescent or equivalent illumination public halls all stories.

    Aug 18, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling cellar front.

    Aug 18, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-31.09 adm code provide under completed permit sanitary facilities for each 6 persons or remainder thereof for class b rooms by installing two bathtubs or showers and one wash basin.

    Aug 12, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition at 2 sty number of class b rooms increased from 3 to 4.

    Aug 12, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-31.09 adm code provide at least one water closet on the same floor for the rooms used for class b occupancy. work must be completed under permit at 1st sty.

    Aug 12, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration 1 sty rear class b room altered into 1 class b room with kitchen.

    Aug 12, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition at basement number of class b rooms increased from 1 to 2.

    Aug 12, 1976

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 7

  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Sep 22, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Sep 22, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied w/o a valid cofo noted:building altered fromexisting sro to a 2 two family dwelling,under alt.1-103199860 dt 7/22 /03 now being occupied as 2 family w/o obtaining a cofo.remedy obtain

    Sep 12, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to correct the violating condition & file a certificate of correction w/the dept.of bldgs for violation#34455431y.remedy:correct the violating condition & file a c of o

    Jan 18, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Sec.27-127:failure to maintain note:skylight pitch back on parapat wall causing run off water from 229 w138 street to enter adj bldg roof of231 w138 street.not as per code rs-16(p)(110.2)remedy:modify skylight

    Jan 18, 2007 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work does not conform to approve plans. non-conforming work noted: approved plans dated 12/04/02 under permit # 103199860 (a-102) legally indicates garage width to be 17' 1" now garage illegally exist 17' 2'/2"

    Dec 23, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order to correct the violating condition and file a certificate of correction with the n.y.c dept of bldgs for notice of violation. remedy: correct the violating conditi

    Dec 1, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans. non conforming work noted: west side roof skylight construction & installation not as shown on approved plans. approved plans specified smaller skylight to fit w/in part

    Dec 1, 2005 · Penalty $630

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Filing a false certification of correction with the n.y.c department of bldgs pursuant to section 26.126.2 noted respondant filed a certificate of correction for notice of violation # 34455431y on 12/28/04. an

    Dec 1, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to comply with commisioners order to correct the violating condition and file a certificate of correction with n.y.c dept of bldgs for ecb #34455431y work non conforming to approved plans west side.reme

    Apr 8, 2005 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans. non-conforming work noted: approved plans dated 12/04/02 indicates at 1st floor rear garage to be 17 feet in width. now garage illegally exist to be 20 feet in width.

    Dec 23, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans. non-conforming work noted: west side roof skylight, construction & installation not as shown on approved plans. approved plans specified smaller skylight to fit with-

    Oct 15, 2004

    Resolve

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
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
2,724 ft²
Lot area
1,699 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
2024 / 18
Assessed value
$240,300
Landmark / historic district
St. Nicholas Historic District

HPD registration #119964, last renewed Aug 13, 2009.

Questions about 229 West 138 Street

Who owns 229 West 138 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Nelson, Hermia.

Does 229 West 138 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.

Is 229 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 229 West 138 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 229 West 138 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

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