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523 West 138 Street

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02070-0019Map

Owner of record: 523 West 138th LLC

523 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 523 West 138th LLC. HPD has recorded 599 housing violations here, most recently on June 1, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
599
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
970

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 1, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
20
About 100% of the building's 20 apartments
Up from 16 in 2022

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 599

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls in the bathroom located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls in the kitchen located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 31, 2026 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    May 31, 2026 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to east yard at cellar

    Nov 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at fire door leading to west court yard at cellar

    Nov 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at 1st fire door from north leading to boiler room at cellar

    Nov 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from north, the kitchen , the 2nd room from north at west, the bathroom located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 44

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing rotted battens at 3rd story balcony fire escape at building front

    Oct 12, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing rotted battens at 4th story balcony fire escape at building front

    Oct 12, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate heat riser at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Refit entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 44, 4th story

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 44

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 44, 4th story

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 44

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from north, the 1st room from north at east, the 2nd room from north at west, the foyer , the kitchen located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance to panel at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing refrigerator with door attached at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble tread #3 up from bottom at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Mar 27, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at east, the 1st room from north at west, the 4th room from north, the kitchen located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at east, the private hallway , the kitchen located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2021 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2021 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at the sink waste line in the kitchen located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2021 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2021 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 13, 2021 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom/ bell buzzer system at stoop

    Jun 3, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at south wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2020 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at south wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2020 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2020 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2020 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north at west, the 1st room from north at west, the 4th room from north, the 1st room from north at east, the private hallway located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2020 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2020 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2020 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2020 · Apt 34

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, north wall, east wall in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 12, 2020 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defects are: entire 1st floor exterior facade includes entrance way and roof of entrance way, seperating with large cracks in sand stone blocks and columns. fire esca

    Jan 6, 1998

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 27, 2026 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 22, 2025 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 29, 2024 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 29, 2024 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 29, 2024 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 31, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 23, 2023 · Apt 44

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 23, 2023 · Apt 44

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 31, 2023 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 31, 2023 · Apt 44

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 3, 2023 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 28, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 24, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 24, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 8, 2021 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 13, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 19, 2021 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 8, 2021 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 8, 2021 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 8, 2021 · Apt 44

    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 (C1)
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 / 19
Assessed value
$488,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #109351, last renewed Jun 26, 2026.

Questions about 523 West 138 Street

Who owns 523 West 138 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 523 West 138th LLC.

Does 523 West 138 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 599 housing violations at this property.

Is 523 West 138 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 523 West 138 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 523 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.