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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

Concern
20 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 16, 2023

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.

    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.

    Oct 27, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 & wall 5 sty rear north apt 15 throughout. , section '' ''

    Oct 1, 1990 · Apt 15

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective chimney stack metal all stys.

    Oct 27, 1974

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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

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
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.