505 West 138 Street
Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02070-0027Map
Owner of record: Quality & Affordableetc
505 West 138 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 21 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Quality & Affordableetc. HPD has recorded 116 housing violations here, most recently on January 14, 2026. 20 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 21 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 116
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 268
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 116
- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq feet at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Refit lower base cabinet door in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door handle in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective silicone caulk at tiles around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective hardware at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more then 10sq ft of mold on the west wall, on the north wall, on the south wall and the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection the watercloset in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective countertop at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door at base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at the ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 18190024 issued 27-aug-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at the ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash, 2nd window at west from south in the 1st room from east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ... in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 1o sq ft at ceilng in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 17265263 issued 11-sep-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilng and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective window casing around east window at southwall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash , west wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose faucet at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 1o sq ft at ceilng in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilng and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing 11th tread up from balcony at west building front at fire escape, 2nd story
Sep 11, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective shower head in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 21, 2024 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color lower window stool at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 21, 2024 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance lower sash at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 21, 2024 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 21, 2024 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 21, 2024 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 3 sq feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 17061224 issued 21-jun-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 21, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 3 sq feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 21, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories, components and balcony at 1st stack from west at building front at fire escape
Jun 12, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories, components and balcony at 2nd stack from west at building front at fire escape
Jun 12, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 4
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
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, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - General
Cabinet
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close
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- Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 13, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 11, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jul 17, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 17, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 17, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 17, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 17, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Door
May 10, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 10, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 10, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 10, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 10, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 10, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 10, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 21
- Building area
- 18,460 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,996 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 2070 / 27
- Assessed value
- $526,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #129427, last renewed Sep 4, 2025.
Questions about 505 West 138 Street
Who owns 505 West 138 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Quality & Affordableetc.
Does 505 West 138 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 116 housing violations at this property.
Is 505 West 138 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 21 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 505 West 138 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 505 West 138 Street?
It has 21 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.