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209 West 138 Street

Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-02024-0026Map

Owner of record: 209 West 138 LLC

209 West 138 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1891 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 209 West 138 LLC. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 14 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
28
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 28

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    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
  • 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

    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

    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

    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.

    Feb 3, 2015

    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 a minimum of 100 watts incandscent light required. light fixture present.

    Nov 5, 2013

    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 required.

    Sep 27, 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 required.

    Sep 17, 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
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Nov 6, 1996

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 and a bathtub or shower.

    Jun 25, 1979

    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 1 sty.

    Jun 25, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 at entrance to building.

    Jun 25, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code provide approved type peephole at entrance door to all housing unit where not all ready provided.

    Jun 25, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a telephone number at which the owner or a responsible person can be reached at all hours in the event of an emergency.

    Jun 25, 1979

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    May 12, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    May 12, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    May 12, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 26, 2012

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2018 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2018 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2016 · Apt GRDFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2016 · Apt GARDEN

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Feb 5, 2026$1,000,000Rentals - walkup apartments4

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1891
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 / 26
Assessed value
$240,300
Landmark / historic district
St. Nicholas Historic District

HPD registration #116094, last renewed May 8, 2026.

Questions about 209 West 138 Street

Who owns 209 West 138 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 209 West 138 LLC.

Does 209 West 138 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.

Is 209 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 209 West 138 Street built?

City records list 1891 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 209 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.