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515 West 138 Street

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02070-0023Map

Owner of record: 511-15 West 138th Street HDFC

515 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 511-15 West 138th Street HDFC. HPD has recorded 43 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 10 of the 43 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
43
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
29

What to know

Concern
1 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 · 43

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective gfci electrical outlet at south wall [ in open ground polarity ] in the bathroom located at apt 43, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 9, 2025

    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, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame in the entrance located at apt 43, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 15, 2023 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wired glass pane at window at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Oct 25, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Oct 25, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    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, 1st story

    Oct 25, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 25, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 25, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Oct 25, 2021

    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 25, 2021

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double lock cyliner installed at vestiblue door , 1st story

    Sep 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 37, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 11, 2017 · Apt 37

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 16, 2016

    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

    Aug 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at building entrance door , 1st story

    Aug 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide security in the event of a power outage by menas of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at building entrance door , 1st story

    Aug 16, 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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of an air conditioner at south fire escape 3rd story

    Jun 15, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at lobby

    Jun 15, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling at bulkhead at public hall stairs, 6th story

    Aug 4, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening a key operated double cylinder lock at building vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 18, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead to roof.

    Jul 17, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolt at bulkhead door to roof.

    Jul 17, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at 1 sty public hall.

    Jul 17, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective holes in cabinet sink basement apt rear.

    Jul 20, 1984

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

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing door basement apt rear bathroom.

    Jul 20, 1984

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

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing door basement apt rear kitchen.

    Jul 20, 1984

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

    D26-16.01 adm code repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet basement east apt b1 bathroom. located at apt b1

    Apr 12, 1984 · Apt B1

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

    D26-16.01 adm code repair the broken or defective connection lead bend basement east apt b1 bathroom. located at apt b1

    Apr 12, 1984 · Apt B1

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

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective inoperable refrigerator basement east apt b1 kitchen. located at apt b1

    Apr 12, 1984 · Apt B1

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

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing gas knob of gas range basement apt b1 kitchen. \the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following night inspection fixtures present lights not on. located at apt b1

    Apr 12, 1984 · Apt B1

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

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling basement east apt b1 bathroom. located at apt b1

    Apr 12, 1984 · Apt B1

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

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors public hall stair to roof r273.

    Apr 8, 1977

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 1st sty front west apt 32 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Apr 8, 1977 · Apt 32

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

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color clgs 1st sty frnt east apt 31 at kitchen & bathrm. , section '' ''

    Apr 8, 1977 · Apt 31

    Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation

DOB building violations · 11

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 12, 2016 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 11, 2016 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 11, 2016 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 10, 2016 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 2, 2015 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 2, 2015 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 24, 2015 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 9, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Apr 21, 2011 · Apt 35

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 24, 2011 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 13, 2010 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2010 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2010 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2010 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 16, 2008 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 16, 2008 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 20, 2008 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 4, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 7, 2006 · Apt 35

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Dec 30, 2005 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 8, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jul 27, 2004 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 8, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 27, 2003 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 25, 2003 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 24, 2003 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 23, 2003 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 22, 2003 · Apt 35

    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 (C6)
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 / 23
Assessed value
$442,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #109509, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.

Questions about 515 West 138 Street

Who owns 515 West 138 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 511-15 West 138th Street HDFC.

Does 515 West 138 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 43 housing violations at this property.

Is 515 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 515 West 138 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 515 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.