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636 West 138 Street

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02086-0049Map

Owner of record: Jm Green Realty LLC

636 West 138 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 23 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Jm Green Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 708 housing violations here, most recently on July 17, 2026. 24 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
708
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
718

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 17, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
16
About 70% of the building's 23 apartments
Up from 15 in 2018

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 708

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 51, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 51

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 51, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 51

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glazed porcelain enamel by method of reglazing the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 51, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 51, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 51, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges 1st yard from east

    Jul 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Refit door at bulkhead to roof , 5th story

    Jul 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 square feet at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at bulkhead to roof , 5th story

    Jul 17, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling, south wall, and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 24, 2026 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 24, 2026 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sqft at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 24, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sqft at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 18962590 issued 24-may-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    May 24, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story

    May 24, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 1st private hallway from east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 24, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 29, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Mar 28, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 12, 2026

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10sq ft at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 1st story original violation 18705478 issued 12-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 12, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 12, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10sq ft at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 12, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 12, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less then 10sq ft of mold on south wall at public hall, 1st story original violation 18690812 issued 07-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the the ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 7, 2026

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceilings at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 7, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less then 10sq ft of mold on south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 7, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 7, 2026

    Open — False certification
  • C

    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

    Mar 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq fts at ceiling and east wall. at public hall, 1st story original violation 18647622 issued 15-feb-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Feb 15, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and east wall. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 15, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq fts at ceiling and east wall. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 15, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 15, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 15, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling and the east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and the east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at all yards yard

    Feb 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Feb 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 11, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 11, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Emergency none

    Egncy-emergency none

    Mar 27, 1996

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Emergency none

    Egncy-emergency none

    Mar 26, 1996

    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 · 13

  • Class - 2

    Need to replace back door gasket for rear of boiler. need to clean all soot from boiler room.

    Apr 17, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35163130m issued on 09/07/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. note: no document filed for failure to maintained bldg in code

    Oct 30, 2016 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:at time of inspection observed ceiling in hallway of bldg has collagsed due to the feeder line in the bathroom of apartment 24 has burst causing extensive

    Sep 7, 2016 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. at time of inspection observed in basement altered partitions electrical & plumbing water & waste lines to create class'a'apts. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condit

    Jun 29, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Residence altered for occupancy as dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. at time of inspection observed 22 apparts-one more than allowed by hpd record#41265 reg#113837. also suspect to othe

    Jun 29, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo &dept of bldgs records.partitions erected creating use of rooms for living full bathroom w. watercloset wash basin &stall shower also full kitchen w.gas range &kitchen

    May 25, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,15,16,34b,50a,50b,50c. b254,15,16,34b,50a - clogged flue pipe & chimney base; 50b-inadequate fresh air opening/intake. improper combustion w/soot allover; 50c-defective flue pipe. repair and correc tall d

    Aug 6, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,15,16,32,34b,48a. 50-clean out fo rchimney full of debris-clean;50a-pump for drain not operational - repair or replace; 50b-clean boiler room soot all over; 50c-fresh air vent dirty - clean vent.

    Jul 24, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    B354,15,16,40,50a,b,c,5d.50a-soot all over boiler & boiler room.50b-check valve required for backflow preventor.50c-debris & storage must beremoved from boiler room.50d-base of chimney full of soot.

    Apr 3, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    26,49a.49a-no back flow preventer on water line.

    Sep 22, 2000

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain.defects are:retaining wall at south west section of rear property line collapsed onto rear yard section approx 20 ft high x 30 ft long field stone wall plus approx 10 cu yrd of durt faile

    Mar 26, 1996

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall.defect is stone retaining wall at rear of buiding is building/crack and leaking in ward 12 1 beams support are rotten and pull out of the wall hazarous remedy obtain a

    Aug 23, 1995

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain noted: the rubble stone retaining wall in the rearwith 609 west 137 st. in broken, damaged & bulging north toward bldg. #636 west 138 st. also the approx. 20' high x 40 ft wide retaining wal

    Sep 21, 1993 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 51

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 24

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 24

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 24

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 24

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 24

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 24

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 24

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 24

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 22

    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 (C1)
Year built
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
23
Building area
17,480 ft²
Lot area
4,996 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
2086 / 49
Assessed value
$468,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #113837, last renewed Jun 17, 2025.

Questions about 636 West 138 Street

Who owns 636 West 138 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jm Green Realty LLC.

Does 636 West 138 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 708 housing violations at this property.

Is 636 West 138 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 70% of its 23 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 636 West 138 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 636 West 138 Street?

It has 23 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.