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617 West 138 Street

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02087-0021Map

Owner of record: Karanja, Edward Njenga

617 West 138 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Karanja, Edward Njenga. HPD has recorded 36 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 24 of the 36 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
36
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
13

What to know

Concern
5 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 36

  • 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
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 6, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 6, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing

    Aug 6, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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

    Aug 6, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 6, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 6, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Aug 6, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide written notice to the tenants at least twenty-four hours prior to essential service interruption by posting a notice in a prominent place within the public part of the building and on each floor of such building, where an owner must make a repair that may result in an interruption of essential services such as utilities(heat, hot water, gas, electricity, or elevator) that is expected to continue for more than two hours. sample notice available at www.nyc.gov/hpd or as provided in this notice of violation. missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 6, 2025

    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.

    Aug 6, 2025

    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

    Aug 6, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye installed at building entrance door

    Aug 6, 2025

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    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 22, 2024

    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, 2024

    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 15, 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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    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 2, 2022

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    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

    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
  • 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 25, 2019

    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
  • 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 9, 2017

    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 27, 2016

    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 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required fixture present light not on.

    Nov 25, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 22, 2010

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 25, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 25, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 9, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 8, 2013 · Apt 123

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    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 (C2)
Year built
1900
Floors
3
Residential units
5
Building area
2,445 ft²
Lot area
1,499 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
2087 / 21
Assessed value
$250,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #138544, last renewed Nov 24, 2025.

Questions about 617 West 138 Street

Who owns 617 West 138 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Karanja, Edward Njenga.

Does 617 West 138 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 36 housing violations at this property.

Is 617 West 138 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 617 West 138 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 617 West 138 Street?

It has 5 residential units.

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