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138 Audubon Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02129-0021Map

Owner of record: 551 West 172nd Street

138 Audubon Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1909 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 24 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 551 West 172nd Street. HPD has recorded 145 housing violations here, most recently on October 1, 2026. 29 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 22 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
145
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
143

What to know

Concern
16 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 1, 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
22
About 92% of the building's 24 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 145

  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash south window at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 5

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

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 5

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

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash north window at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • 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 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • 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 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window, 1-st from north at east, lower sash glass pane in the 1st room from east located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 5

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

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 1 in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — False certification
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  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window, 2-nd from north at east lower sash glass pane in the 1st room from east located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • 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 wall erected from fllor to ceiling, creating additional room in the 4th room from east located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from west at north wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, south wall, west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • 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 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • 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 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east at north, the foyer , the 1st private hallway from east located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 5; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; 5 wndows missign window guards in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 26, 2024 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 26, 2024 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 26, 2024 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 20, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 20, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 20, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the kitchen located at apt 20, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 20

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

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door in the room leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from east located at apt 20, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover plate at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 20, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective inoperable latch set at door in the entrance located at apt 20, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 20, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 20, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, east wall, west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 20, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from south at west wall door frame in the 1st private hallway from east located at apt 20, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 1st private hallway from east located at apt 20, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 20, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 20

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

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from south at west wall door in the 1st private hallway from east located at apt 20, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 20

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

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, south wall, east wall in the bathroom located at apt 20, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 20

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

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 2nd room from north, the bathroom , the 1st room from north at west located at apt 9, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 17, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Aug 18, 2024 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 9, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Construction other optional

    Ftm.1st fl had crcks throughout entire store.floor was slope&dmaged exp 1/4 crnr had fcade stone dmage,&crcks under steelheader beam.loc on exp1 wall had fcade crcks & spalled stones. immediately comply with commissioner's order 341091 (120722feu11202zt)

    Dec 29, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Ftm. 1st fl had crcks throughout entire store.floor was slope & dmaged exp 1/4 crnr had fcade stone dmage, crcks under steelheader beam. loc on exp1 wall had fcade crcks & spalled stones

    Dec 7, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Emer work ordr.obsrvd decrtve stone on exp1&4 was dmaged w/dmaged w/ loose brick hangng.steal beam on exp1 wall had vertcl crcks.owner to immed retain nyspe&dob reg cntrctr to erect sidewalk shed @ full width of exp1 w/5' ext on exp 1/4 crnr

    Dec 7, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    I observed inside grocery store the floor is bowing and rising in the rear. there are cracks throughout the floor and also a hole approx. 2 1/2' wide x 2 1/2' long x 3' deep with water. hole is covered by plywo

    Mar 26, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Nov 6, 2024 · Apt 8

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jun 24, 2024 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 31, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 31, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 13, 2020 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 9, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Mar 21, 2017 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2016 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 27, 2015 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 20, 2015 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 6, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 28, 2014 · Apt 4T

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 9, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 25, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 14, 2010 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 8, 2010 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 8, 2010 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2010 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Dec 7, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 7, 2010 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 7, 2010 · Apt 6

    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 (C7)
Year built
1909
Floors
5
Residential units
24
Building area
22,875 ft²
Lot area
5,700 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2129 / 21
Assessed value
$378,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #105387, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.

Questions about 138 Audubon Avenue

Who owns 138 Audubon Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 551 West 172nd Street.

Does 138 Audubon Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 145 housing violations at this property.

Is 138 Audubon Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 22 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 92% of its 24 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 138 Audubon Avenue built?

City records list 1909 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 138 Audubon Avenue?

It has 24 residential units and 26 units in total.

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