498 East 138 Street
Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02265-0005Map
Owner of record: 138th Street Realtyholding Co.,
498 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 138th Street Realtyholding Co.,. HPD has recorded 177 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 29 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 177
- DOB violations
- 20
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 263
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 177
- ANon-hazardous
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
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 5, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at street leading to vestibule, 1st story
Jan 31, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at roof bulkhead
Jan 31, 2024
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door at vestibule leading to public hall, 1st story
Jan 31, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at vestibule leading to public hall, 1st story
Jan 31, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective broken ceramic tile at 7th tread from bottom up at 3rd story intermediate landing going up at public hall stairs
Nov 21, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system from the building entrance door to the apartment wall panel
Nov 21, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at 5th story at public hall
Nov 21, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling at public hall
Nov 21, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at 5th story at public hall
Nov 21, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of slide bolt with lock installed on door at roof bulkhead at 1st public hall bulkhead from north
Nov 21, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at 1st story at public hall
Nov 21, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at 1st story at public hall
Nov 21, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at door leading to basement at 1st story at public hall
Nov 21, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north and east wall at public hall stairs, 4th story
Feb 4, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north and east wall at public hall stairs, 4th story
Feb 4, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room locked at boiler room
Feb 4, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 17, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 18, 2020 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 18, 2020 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 2C
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 1; located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the kitchenette located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 10, 2020 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 7, 2020 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 7, 2020 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2020 · Apt 2C
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2020 · Apt 2C
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector deffective located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2020 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). deffective located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 15, 2020 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
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 28, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 24, 2019 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at apt in the entrance located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 24, 2019 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Jul 24, 2019
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Jul 24, 2019
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 20
- Plumbing none
The department of buildings orders all plumbing work under permit # 220623788 stopped immediately due to the inactive of lmp # 1343
Jun 24, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 14, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 14, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
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
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 19, 2007
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 4, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
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
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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 17, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 16
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in sum/vio#35287372j issued on 08/16/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for emergency exit at rear. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file
Sep 28, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: @ rear of bldgis a drop of 22' wich can pose a danger to people attempting to exit the property in a an emergency. remedy: remove obstruction.
Aug 16, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.noted:at the rear of the building there is a drop of 22'which can pose a danger to people attempting to exit the property in an emergency.rem:remove obstruction f
Jul 1, 2017 · Penalty $250
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted: installed an air conditioner in the rear yard of the above premises w/o a permit. saind unit are over 3 tons. remedy: obtain all required permits.
Jun 13, 2017 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/violation 35244156p issued on 03/25/17 and to file a certificate of correctionpursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. no compliance recorded for imp
Jun 6, 2017 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/violation 35245426k issued on 03/25/17 and to file a certificate of correctionpursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. no compliance recorded
Jun 6, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy:1stflr commercial establishment "el viejo gran" conducting business as eating & drinking (bar)occupy cellar in conjunction with 1st flr.cella i
Mar 25, 2017 · Penalty $200
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:improper exit door arrangement per bc1014.2 & 27-361.at ground floor and cellar rear doors with "exit" signs open contrary to flow of egress and do no
Mar 25, 2017 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o. tco # 200770184t002 expired on 7/13/06 & has not been renewed. remedy: obtain a valid c of o.
Apr 19, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered bldg occupied w/o a valid cofo.temporary cofo #200770184t002 has expired on 07/31/2006.remedy:obtain valid cofo.
Dec 5, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection.remedy:stop all work provide approve plans contact this office at 718-579-6906.before comencing work.for stop work order lift.
Aug 13, 2003 · Penalty $130
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide contractor sign.remedy:provide contractors sign
Aug 13, 2003 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to post permit for work at premises.remedy:post permit
Aug 13, 2003 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to post sign on shed as reqrd by local law 33/91 at time of inspe of the above premises sidewalk shed was erected along e 138 st and st sign posted on shed. remedy; post sign as per code.
Aug 16, 2002 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Hazardous
Shed does not meet building code spec improper lighting at time of inspection of the above premises sidewalk shed was erected along front of bldg on e 138 st and no lighting was in place as req by code. remedy:
Aug 16, 2002 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.noted:enterely removed all pertitions and rehabing entire building. stop all work. remedy: obtain approvals and permit befor resuning work.
Feb 23, 2001 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Window frame
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 2, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 10, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 19, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 5C
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 5C
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Mailbox
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 21, 2023 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 7, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 2, 2021 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 28, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 17, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 17, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 17, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 17, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 1, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 10, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 10, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 10, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 10, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 10, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 4, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 4, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 1, 2020 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 22, 2019 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2019 · Apt 3A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 9,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,467 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 201
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 2265 / 5
- Assessed value
- $704,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #206066, last renewed Jun 8, 2026.
Questions about 498 East 138 Street
Who owns 498 East 138 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 138th Street Realtyholding Co.,.
Does 498 East 138 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 177 housing violations at this property.
Is 498 East 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 498 East 138 Street built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 498 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.