525 West 138 Street
Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02070-0017Map
Owner of record: 525 West 138st HDFC
525 West 138 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 525 West 138st HDFC. HPD has recorded 133 housing violations here, most recently on July 11, 2026. 27 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 133
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 271
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 133
- ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall
Jul 11, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Jun 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 29, 2025 · Apt 12
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 29, 2025 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 29, 2025 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at west wall at intermediate landing. at public hall stairs, 1st story
May 29, 2025
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story
May 29, 2025
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device at the building entrance door leading to 1st floor public hall
Apr 26, 2025
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 26, 2025 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 26, 2025 · Apt 4
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 26, 2025 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at the building entrance door leading to 1st floor public hall
Apr 26, 2025
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 9, 2025 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor in the kitchen located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 9, 2025 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective shut off valve at radiator in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 9, 2025 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement
Jan 27, 2025
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Jan 18, 2025
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestible door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 18, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 11
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement
Dec 26, 2024
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 13, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 13
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestible door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 14, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 4
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper., 1st story
Dec 14, 2024
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestible door at public hall, 1st story
Dec 12, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 12, 2024 · Apt 1
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
DOB building violations · 7
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioners order on summons #39064715j
Jul 25, 2023 · Penalty $1,592
Active - Class - 2
Found pacific gas fired boiler active with defects. chimney base cleanout not accessible. correct all violating conditions and submit a certificate of correction.
Jun 24, 2022 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Found exposed wires, boiler room door not self closing, sail switch on combustion air fan defective, glass gauge dirty, water piping not properly supported, 2"gas regulator vent not piped to exterior of bldg, n
Mar 10, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records.cellar-rear.(1)room created w/wood panel used for sleeping.remedy:discontinue illegal use.
May 14, 2007
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
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Jul 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
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Jul 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
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Jun 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
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Jun 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
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Jun 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
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Jun 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
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Jun 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
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May 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 23, 2025 · Apt 12
Close - Door/window
Door
May 23, 2025 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 17,585 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,996 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 2070 / 17
- Assessed value
- $643,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #129597, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.
Questions about 525 West 138 Street
Who owns 525 West 138 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 525 West 138st HDFC.
Does 525 West 138 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 133 housing violations at this property.
Is 525 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 525 West 138 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 525 West 138 Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.