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492 East 138 Street

Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02265-0002Map

Owner of record: Neighborhood Renewal Housing Development Fund Corp

492 East 138 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Bronx, 10454. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Neighborhood Renewal Housing Development Fund Corp. HPD has recorded 448 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 22 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
448
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
201

What to know

Concern
11 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 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
15
About 100% of the building's 15 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 · 448

  • 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 30, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Feb 17, 2026

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

    Provide operable handle at bulkhead door exterior to allow ingress from roof to bulkhead landing

    Feb 17, 2026

    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 1st room from east located at apt apt2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt APT2B

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

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt apt2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt APT2B

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

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt apt2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt APT2B

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finnish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt apt2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt APT2B

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt apt2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt APT2B

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

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door at first closet from east at south in the 1st room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the kitchenette located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 8, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 1st room from north, the foyer located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 8, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Sep 8, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Sep 8, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 8, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at electric outlet at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 2B

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

    Refit closet door in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 2B

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

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 2B

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

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of slide bolt capable of being padlocked installed at door in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 2B

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 2B

    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 = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 2B

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

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the roof extension at north

    Jun 12, 2024

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective 2nd door leading from street (building vestibule door) at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rotten wood door in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 2B

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

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 2B

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

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north, the bathroom , the 1st room from north, the 1st private hallway from north, the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 2nd private hallway from north, the 4th room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

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

    Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx (20 sq ft) at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 17, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Open — Defect letter issued

DOB building violations · 6

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    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

    Jun 9, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Nov 16, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 17, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio #35325160m issued on 04/11/18 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.r

    Jun 9, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner.noted:@cellar water leak coming from sidewalk rusting(meter)& mold in area from water leaksleeping(accomadations).in area that are on c of o.rem:repair &/or rep

    Apr 11, 2018 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.observed on 4/11/2018 at above address caps on house trap not installed.the above mentioned violation is in the cellar.rem:repair and or replace.

    Apr 11, 2018 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at cellar water leaks at cellar apt mold on walls,metal rusted under sidewalk area. remedy: repair &/or replace.

    Dec 18, 2017 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg code compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. noted: at cellar level fire stop missing in many areas,fire block faom used to fill hole. remedy: provide/maintain fire stop

    Dec 18, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. noted: installed an air conditioner in the rear of the above premises w/o a permit. said unit is over 3 tons. remedy: obtain all required permits.

    Jun 13, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Fail to maintain bldg in code-complaint manner : defects noted : waterdamaged to celing @ 2nd fl apt # 2b bathroom & broken bulkhead door @ roof level. remedy: repair & or repalce noted defected

    Apr 8, 2016

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted:ceiling @ rear of hair salon @ ground fl has been removed & replaced w/ new sheetrock.work size.approx 15'l x 15'w. entire rear ceiling of salon.also new bx electrical wiring

    Nov 15, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Having installed an awning (s) w/out a permit. having installed a sign w/out a permit. having an illuminated sign w/out a current permit installed 3 awnings 1)warding-pa mi gente 2)redawning #492 3)awning magic

    Jun 6, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Having awning signage not limited to the name and address of the estalishment. having an illuminated awning sign. 1)magic hands 2)pa mi gente 3)492 remedy:remove illegal work/awnings

    Jun 6, 2003

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted : (1) removed partitions at varoius locations of second thru fifth floor. (2) constructed partitions at various locating of first floor and cellar. remedy : obtain permit

    Nov 5, 2001 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 12, 2025 · Apt APT2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 12, 2025 · Apt APT2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Aug 12, 2025 · Apt APT2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 12, 2025 · Apt APT2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 12, 2025 · Apt APT2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 26, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 24, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 12, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 12, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 3C

    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
1915
Floors
5
Residential units
15
Building area
9,700 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
201
Council district
8
Block / lot
2265 / 2
Assessed value
$533,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #206067, last renewed Aug 14, 2025.

Questions about 492 East 138 Street

Who owns 492 East 138 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Neighborhood Renewal Housing Development Fund Corp.

Does 492 East 138 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 448 housing violations at this property.

Is 492 East 138 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 15 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 492 East 138 Street built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 492 East 138 Street?

It has 15 residential units and 17 units in total.

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