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519 West 138 Street

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02070-0021Map

Owner of record: NYC Housing Preservation And Development

519 West 138 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is NYC Housing Preservation And Development. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on April 2, 2024. 10 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
19
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 2, 2024

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 · 19

  • 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

    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

    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

    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

    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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    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
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    May 2, 2001

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & south wall southeast room 4 sty east apt 4a. , section '' ''

    Jan 2, 1997 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective defective lower window sashes southeast & center room 4 sty east apt 4a. , section '' ''

    Jan 2, 1997 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 4 sty east apt 4a. , section '' ''

    Jan 2, 1997 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east & west wall southwest room 4 sty east apt 4a. , section '' ''

    Jan 2, 1997 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective washbasin bathroom 4 sty east apt 4a. , section '' ''

    Jan 2, 1997 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection watercloset bathroom 4 sty east apt 4a. , section '' ''

    Jan 2, 1997 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended ceiling & wood panelling kitchen 4 sty east apt 4a. , section '' ''

    Jan 2, 1997 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing base cabinet doors kitchen 4 sty east apt 4a. , section '' ''

    Jan 2, 1997 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective oven cooking range kitchen 4 sty east apt 4a. , section '' ''

    Jan 2, 1997 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor private hall at entrance to bathroom 4 sty east apt 4a. , section '' ''

    Jan 2, 1997 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 9

  • Construction other optional

    Intent to revoke approval(s) and permit(s) application # m01146436-i1 due to withdrawal of special inspector

    Dec 19, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Mar 26, 2002

    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
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Aug 25, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Aug 19, 1998

    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, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 1

    Special rigger license #5528. failure to designate a qualified foreman, at visit time i asked worker supervisor for his rigging foreman license from dob but the worker failed to provide it. unqualified person a

    Jun 22, 2026 · Penalty $2,530

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Federal fst-40 fire tube boiler failure to maintain=leaking fire tubes

    Nov 9, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Found holes on ceiling and walls, missing latches and bolts on boiler doors, sight glass missing on rear chamber door, exposed wiring, combustion air fan not operable, repair or replace, dicharge pipe missing o

    Jul 19, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post or distribute tenant protection plan.during time of inspection observed facade work being performed with no tenant protection plan posted or distributed while work was on-going in an occupied bu

    Oct 15, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post or distribute safe construction bill of rights.note:during time of inspection,observed facade work being performed with no scbofr posted in an occupied building while work was on-going for job#1

    Oct 15, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide 72 hr. notification.note:during time of observed facade work being performed with general contractor not providing 72 hour notification prior to beginning work for job#123818896.remedy:comply

    Oct 15, 2019 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved plans.note:during time of inspection,observed facade work being performed with general contractor not having approved plans on site for job#123818896.remedy:comply with notice of vio

    Oct 15, 2019 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building. noted: found spalling of concrete area 6ft x 8ft in basement below 1st floor apartment bathroom. remedy: repair defects forthwith. maintain building.

    Jul 29, 2015

    Resolve

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

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
15
Building area
12,640 ft²
Lot area
3,747 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
2070 / 21
Assessed value
$852,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #111483, last renewed Nov 12, 2025.

Questions about 519 West 138 Street

Who owns 519 West 138 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Housing Preservation And Development.

Does 519 West 138 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.

Is 519 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 519 West 138 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 519 West 138 Street?

It has 15 residential units.

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