625 West 138 Street
Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02087-0018Map
Owner of record: Andrew Van Dai, As Trustee
625 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 Andrew Van Dai, As Trustee. HPD has recorded 344 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 36 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 344
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 188
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 344
- 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 29, 2026
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.
Nov 17, 2025
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective loose fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 23, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 23, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 23, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - 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, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule door , 1st story
Dec 6, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
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) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 15365619 issued 14-sep-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd door frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate presumed lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, presumed lead paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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) 2nd door frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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) ceiling, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock leading to room with fire escape in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative bell and return buzzer system from building entrance to apt east wall panel in the foyer located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective latch set mechanism in the entrance located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lower window paine at south in the 5th room from east located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective approximately 14 ceramic tiles in the 5th room from east located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective sink's faucet in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wash basin faucet in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective upper cabinet door at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2022 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
May 11, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
May 11, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2022 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2022 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceding 130 degrees at fixtures in the bathroom and kitchen in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2022 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 3rd story balcony building front at north
May 11, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
May 11, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 5th story balcony building front at north
Nov 5, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 3rd story balcony building front at north
Nov 5, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 5, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Nov 5, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Nov 5, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked at boiler room
Oct 21, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 1B
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.
Apr 2, 2021
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
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout around wallbase at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 5, 2020 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 10
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 17, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain building due to fire
Nov 24, 2013
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
Feb 13, 2004
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
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
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 · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to submit a certificate of correction of violation #39105392m issued on 02-07-2024 for failure to obey a vacate order from the commissioner (vacate order fully rescinded on 05/20/2024), file a certifica
Jun 9, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Atoi, 4 persons residing in apt #3b and 2 persons residing in apt #4b, contrary to partial vacate order issued under complaint #1361011 on 11-24-2013, comply with vacate order; comply with partial vacate order
Feb 7, 2024 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 22, 2022 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 10, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 23, 2022 · Apt APT3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 20, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 31, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 22, 2021 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 23, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close
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
- 17,660 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,996 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 2087 / 18
- Assessed value
- $296,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #124205, last renewed Aug 16, 2024.
Questions about 625 West 138 Street
Who owns 625 West 138 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Andrew Van Dai, As Trustee.
Does 625 West 138 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 344 housing violations at this property.
Is 625 West 138 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 625 West 138 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 625 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.