507 West 138 Street
Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02070-0026Map
Owner of record: NYC Housing Preservation And Development
507 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 NYC Housing Preservation And Development. HPD has recorded 43 housing violations here, most recently on March 16, 2023. 36 of the 43 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 43
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 0
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.
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 - 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 - 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 27, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing entrance door in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 20, 2016 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 20, 2016 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 20, 2016 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 20, 2016 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 20, 2016 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 20, 2016 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 20, 2016 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 20, 2016 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 20, 2016 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 20, 2016 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 20, 2016 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 20, 2016 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure metal tread 11th from bottom up at 1st fire escape from east at south, 3rd story
Jun 8, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal treads 1st and 13th from bottom up at 1st fire escape from east at south, 4th story
Jun 8, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal treads 1st and 2nd from bottom up at 1st fire escape from east at south, 5th story
Jun 8, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure metal treads 3rd and 4th from bottom up at 1st fire escape from east at south, 5th story
Jun 8, 2015
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Feb 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
May 2, 2001
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & wall 5 sty rear north apt 15 throughout. , section '' ''
Oct 1, 1990 · Apt 15
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & wall 5 sty rear north apt 15 throughout. , section '' ''
Oct 1, 1990 · Apt 15
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood meeting rail top sash northeast room 5 sty rear north apt 15. , section '' ''
Oct 1, 1990 · Apt 15
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 5 sty rear north apt 15 northwest room. , section '' ''
Oct 1, 1990 · Apt 15
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 5 sty rear north apt 15 throughout. , section '' ''
Oct 1, 1990 · Apt 15
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3 sty frontwest apt 8. located at apt 8
Oct 27, 1974 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective chimney stack metal all stys.
Oct 27, 1974
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective broken and corroded metal chimney east court.
Oct 3, 1974
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing glass panels fire damaged skylight bulkhead to roof.
Oct 3, 1974
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 4 sty rear apt 12 kitchen and bathroom. located at apt 12
Oct 3, 1974 · Apt 12
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing fire damaged window sashes 3-4 sty public hall intermediate landing.
Oct 3, 1974
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color fire damaged walls & ceilings 3 sty front south apt 8 front east and west rooms. located at apt 8
Oct 3, 1974 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling bathroom 3 sty rear apt 9. , section '' ''
Jul 29, 1974 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection 1 sty front east apt 1e bathroom water closet. located at apt 1e
Jan 23, 1974 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 1 sty front east apt 1e. located at apt 1e
Jan 23, 1974 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets hot water faucet sink 1 sty front east apt1 kitcen.
Jan 23, 1974
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 5 sty front east apt 14 rear west room electric light ceiling fixture 4 sty front west apt 10 2nd room from front at east. , section '' ''
Dec 26, 1973 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2nd sty rear apt 6 bathroom. located at apt 6
Oct 25, 1973 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing glass 2nd sty rear apt 6 rear room top sash. located at apt 6
Oct 25, 1973 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings 2nd sty rear apt 6 entire apt.
Oct 25, 1973
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 7
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
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 - 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 27, 2001
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 · 3
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioners order under summons#39044594y
Jul 27, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Active - Class - 2
Found holes on walls and ceiling, latches and bolts missing on boiler doors, sight glass missing on rear chamber door, corroded chimney base on outside metal chimney, body drain missing on safety relief valve.
Jul 19, 2021 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Hole in wall, no fixed louvers in fresh air opening, pipe not supported, water level glass dirty,dogleg missing, blow down reduced, insulation missing on steam piping, insulation falling under boiler. correct v
Apr 3, 2019
Active
Complaints
No HPD complaints in our records
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
- 12,640 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,747 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 2070 / 26
- Assessed value
- $717,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #104781, last renewed Nov 10, 2025.
Questions about 507 West 138 Street
Who owns 507 West 138 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Housing Preservation And Development.
Does 507 West 138 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 43 housing violations at this property.
Is 507 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 507 West 138 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 507 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.