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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

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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
20
About 100% of the building's 20 apartments

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 · 344

  • 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

    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.

    Nov 17, 2025

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

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

    Apr 23, 2025

    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.

    Apr 2, 2024

    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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Dec 6, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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) 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
  • 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) 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
  • 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) 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
  • 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) 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

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

    Oct 21, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • 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.

    Apr 2, 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

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
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.