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
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 · 43
- 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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Mar 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- 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, 1st story
Oct 25, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 25, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Oct 25, 2021
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 25, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double lock cyliner installed at vestiblue door , 1st story
Sep 27, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Aug 16, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at building entrance door , 1st story
Aug 16, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of an air conditioner at south fire escape 3rd story
Jun 15, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead to roof.
Jul 17, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolt at bulkhead door to roof.
Jul 17, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.