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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 599
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom/ bell buzzer system at stoop
Jun 3, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.