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237 West 138 Street

Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-02024-0115Map

Owner of record: Mishkin, Jonathan I

237 West 138 Street is a two-family home built in 1891 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Mishkin, Jonathan I. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 24 of the 32 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
32
DOB violations
23
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
17

What to know

Concern
3 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 · 32

  • 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
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Mar 9, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Mar 9, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
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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

    Open — 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

    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

    Above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 08/14/2013

    Aug 14, 2013

    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.

    Dec 7, 2005

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents at rear yard

    Feb 27, 2002

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Feb 27, 2002

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    May 2, 2001

    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

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity to lighting fixture all stys public hall er1.

    Jun 1, 1986

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 night inspection fixture not lite.

    Jun 1, 1986

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures kitchen bathroom 1st sty rear west apt 2. , section '' ''

    Feb 17, 1982 · Apt 2

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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

    D26-31.09 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 23, 1976

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 a wash basin & 2 bathtubs or showers.

    Jun 23, 1976

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar front.

    Jun 23, 1976

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar front.

    Jun 23, 1976

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.

    Jun 23, 1976

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.

    Jun 23, 1976

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    D26-21.09 adm code provide a manager who shall be responsible for the conduct, operation and maintenance of premises and who shall live on premises or be regularly present therein.

    Nov 10, 1975

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 23

  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Mar 19, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Emergency none

    Egncy-emergency none

    Dec 26, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Sep 17, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jun 9, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jul 20, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Feb 27, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    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, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 2

    Construction fence w/o a permit. remedy: obtain permit or remove fence.

    Sep 17, 2010 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building noted at roof 12'x 15' section has collasped into interior of building skylite in danger of collapse well party wall (west wall)exposed to elements causing damage from

    Jun 21, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    (hazardous)failure to maintain building.defect is:a section of roof has collapsed down to the 2nd and 3rd stories.roof rafters are rotted,missing and defective.also skylight is unsecured,loose and defective.aff

    Jun 15, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 29, 2016 · Apt 6G

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 31, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 21, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 21, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 21, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 21, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 21, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 8, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 24, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 2, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 28, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 29, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 27, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 27, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • 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
Two-family home (B3)
Year built
1891
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,162 ft²
Lot area
1,699 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
2024 / 115
Assessed value
$149,520
Landmark / historic district
St. Nicholas Historic District

HPD registration #123174, last renewed Feb 3, 2022.

Questions about 237 West 138 Street

Who owns 237 West 138 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mishkin, Jonathan I.

Does 237 West 138 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 237 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 237 West 138 Street built?

City records list 1891 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 237 West 138 Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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