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629 West 138 Street

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02087-0016Map

Owner of record: 629 West 138th St. LLC

629 West 138 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 629 West 138th St. LLC. HPD has recorded 97 housing violations here, most recently on September 21, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 18 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
97
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
157

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 21, 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
18
About 90% of the building's 20 apartments
Up from 17 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 · 97

  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 31

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 31

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 31

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    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 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 31

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    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 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 31

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 31

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle at entrance in the bathroom located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 21, 2026 · Apt 31

    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
  • 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.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeded maximum temperature 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 14, 2024 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story

    Dec 20, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide missing control valve radiator at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective closer arm vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble floor at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Jul 28, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at fire escape, 2nd story, section ''south''

    Jul 28, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble tread, 6th from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jul 28, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 21, 2021 · Apt 31

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 sign missing at boiler room door and at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 21, 2021

    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
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 1, 2021 · Apt 24

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 24, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 1, 2021 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 14, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 28, 2020 · Apt 4

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .... in the entrance located at apt 22, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 4, 2019 · Apt 22

    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 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of drop ceiling in the foyer located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 26, 2018 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of drop ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 26, 2018 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system box at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 26, 2018 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2017 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2017 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window frame in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2017 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective door in the entrance located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2017 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2017 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2017 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2017 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle in the entrance located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2017 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt capable of being padlocked bulkhead to roof

    Dec 21, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 6, 2016 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum temperture of 130 degrees at hot water fixture in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 3, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2015 · Apt 53

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2015 · Apt 53

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose b.x cable at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2015 · Apt 53

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble tread 8th from bottom up at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Jun 8, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2015 · Apt 53

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2015 · Apt 53

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective base metal cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2015 · Apt 53

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 5th room from north located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 8, 2015 · Apt 53

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 11

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 1, 2024 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt UNIT43

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 8, 2021 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 8, 2021 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 14, 2021 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 31, 2021 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2021 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 12, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 24, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 3, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 2, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2019 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 19, 2019 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 18, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2019 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 18, 2018 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2018 · 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 (C1)
Year built
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
17,510 ft²
Lot area
4,996 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
2087 / 16
Assessed value
$657,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #111148, last renewed Aug 26, 2025.

Questions about 629 West 138 Street

Who owns 629 West 138 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 629 West 138th St. LLC.

Does 629 West 138 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 97 housing violations at this property.

Is 629 West 138 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 18 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 90% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 629 West 138 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 629 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.