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511 West 138 Street

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02070-0024Map

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

511 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 34 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 21 of the 34 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
34
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
41

What to know

Concern
2 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 · 34

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

    Jun 16, 2019

    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

    Jun 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass panel at window at east wall lower sash at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 16, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 20, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 20, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 20, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 20, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the kitchen located at apt 16, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2013 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling approx. 14 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 16, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2013 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 16, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2013 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 16, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2013 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 16, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2013 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective glazed surfaces on bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 16, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2013 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the private hallway located at apt 16, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2013 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2013 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2013 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate , in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2013 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt installed at interior entrance door arrange to be lock located at apt 16, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 8, 2013 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective balances at bottom window sash in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 25, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 20, 2008 · Apt 25

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective balances at bottom window sash in the kitchen located at apt 25, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 20, 2008 · Apt 25

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 10 square feet at ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 25, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 20, 2008 · Apt 25

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles in the bathroom located at apt 25, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 20, 2008 · Apt 25

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling around steam riser in the kitchen located at apt 25, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 20, 2008 · Apt 25

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective balances at bottom window sash in the 1st room from north located at apt 25, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 20, 2008 · Apt 25

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening a lockable slide bolt at interior of apt entrance door located at apt 25, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 20, 2008 · Apt 25

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective counterbalances for windows thru out 3 sty rear apt 24. , section '' ''

    Jul 28, 1992 · Apt 24

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective door of closet 5th sty rear apt 30. , section '' ''

    May 16, 1986 · Apt 30

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective dumbwaiter bulkhead skylight glass roof at south.

    Sep 27, 1982

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 11

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    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

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    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

    Sep 16, 1997

    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 · 2

  • Class - 2

    Found a federal fst-50 steam boiler is smoking when going from low fire to high fire/ rear chamber boiler door has to be reseal and dawg missing/ 3/8 body drain on safety valve missing/correct all violating con

    Jun 25, 2024

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a/50f 50a 50b 50c 50d 50e (50a) replace 90 back flow preventer with 009 watts boiler over 350.000 btu. (50b) pipe safety or relief discharge down no threaded end. (50c) no anti syphon valve on oil line (50d)

    Jul 14, 2004 · Penalty $180

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 21, 2019 · Apt 26

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 9, 2019 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 9, 2019 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 10, 2019 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2018 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 7, 2017 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 7, 2017 · Apt 20

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 24, 2017 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 24, 2017 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 29, 2012 · Apt 16

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Dec 29, 2012 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 22, 2009 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 3, 2008 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 3, 2008 · Apt 27

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 21, 2008 · Apt 25

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 21, 2008 · Apt 25

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 21, 2008 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 21, 2008 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jul 21, 2008 · Apt 25

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jun 25, 2008 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 25, 2008 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 24, 2008 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 24, 2008 · Apt 25

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jun 24, 2008 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jun 18, 2008 · Apt 25

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jun 18, 2008 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 18, 2008 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 18, 2008 · Apt 25

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jun 18, 2008 · Apt 25

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Jun 18, 2008 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 16, 2008 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 16, 2008 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 4, 2007 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 4, 2007 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Sep 23, 2007 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2007 · Apt 27

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    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 / 24
Assessed value
$463,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #109508, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.

Questions about 511 West 138 Street

Who owns 511 West 138 Street?

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

Does 511 West 138 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.

Is 511 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 511 West 138 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 511 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.