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496 East 138 Street

Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02265-0004Map

Owner of record: Mhany 2005 Housing Development Fund Corp Oration

496 East 138 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Bronx, 10454. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Mhany 2005 Housing Development Fund Corp Oration. HPD has recorded 31 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 10 of the 31 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
31
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
34

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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
8
About 100% of the building's 8 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 · 31

  • 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
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the closet less than 1o sq. ft in the private hallway located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 3A

    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 defective located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the closet less than 1o sq. ft in the private hallway located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18322405 issued 21-oct-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 3A

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

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective marble saddle at floor in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less then 10 sq. ft at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less then 10 sq. ft at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18111883 issued 24-jul-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 16, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Feb 16, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 16, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective baseboard heater cover in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 16, 2023 · Apt 3A

    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 3, 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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercommunication system ( vestibule door ) located at apt 5b, 5th story, apartment at south

    Sep 18, 2020 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 15, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 15, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 15, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 that is missing at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 15, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 15, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of plywood at 2nd sty balcony obstructing egress , 2nd story

    Oct 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Mar 2, 2013

    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

    Feb 17, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 4, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 9, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 17, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 114493 in accordance with the rules of the department.1rcny 103-01(d)(1)requires that an annual inspection report for low-pressu

    Jun 7, 2024 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Found in basement ý1¨ burnham boiler btu 340,000 model # 609160713 year 2010 that was never s/o job# x00107710-i1-la. need to install auqstat reset for boiler. have boiler reregistered

    Jul 31, 2023 · Penalty $655

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to notify the dept prior to commencement of work that requiresa tenant protection plan.dob now permit#x00677242-ms was filed and permitted on 12/27/2022 for installatio of new commercial hood and ductwo

    Feb 28, 2023 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in sum/vio#35271747k issued on 07/01/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for exit at the rear. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c o

    Sep 28, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in sum/vio#35271747k issued on 07/01/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for: failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. remedy: compl

    Aug 16, 2017 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted:the exit passageway leading to the rear emergency exit is less thatn 3 wide.also a tree is growing in the center of said passageway thus further decreasing

    Jul 1, 2017 · Penalty $3,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

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

    Jun 13, 2017

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 3, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 3, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 3, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 3, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 3, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 3, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Feb 3, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 25, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 25, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 1, 2018 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2018 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 23, 2017 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 17, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 13, 2012 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 13, 2012 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Mar 10, 2012 · Apt 4B

    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
8
Building area
9,700 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
201
Council district
8
Block / lot
2265 / 4
Assessed value
$937,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #207473, last renewed Aug 30, 2025.

Questions about 496 East 138 Street

Who owns 496 East 138 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mhany 2005 Housing Development Fund Corp Oration.

Does 496 East 138 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 31 housing violations at this property.

Is 496 East 138 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 496 East 138 Street built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 496 East 138 Street?

It has 8 residential units and 9 units in total.

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