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518 East 138 Street

Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02265-0029Map

Owner of record: 514-518 E 138 LLC

518 East 138 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Bronx, 10454. It has 23 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 514-518 E 138 LLC. HPD has recorded 1,385 housing violations here, most recently on October 5, 2026. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 23 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
1,385
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
1,426

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 5, 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
23
About 100% of the building's 23 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 · 1,385

  • C

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

    Oct 5, 2026

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at building entrance door , 1st story

    Oct 5, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door , 1st story

    Oct 5, 2026

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of washing machine in the private hallway located at apt 22, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 22

    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 22, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 22

    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 in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 22

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing upper cabinets at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 22, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 22

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 22

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 22

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of walker and household item/furniture at west wall at public hall, 6th story

    Sep 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective missing (cement flashing) at north exterior wall (building front)

    Sep 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 22, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 22

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 22

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 22

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west window jambs and stool in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at left and right window jamb in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective subfloor in the private hallway located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass at top sash in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 21, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 21

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of flies in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 21

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock in the entrance located at apt 21, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 21

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 2, switch covers, at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 21, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 21

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 21, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 21

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 21

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide wash basin at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 21, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 21

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood countertop and sink base cabinet at north in the kitchen located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mold at tiled/grouted surfaces at east wall, south wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink base cabinet in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall and at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the bathroom located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective rusted/deteriorated bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective balance at lower sash at window in the kitchen located at apt 13, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 6, 2026 · Apt 13

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of household items and furniture at public hall, 6th story

    Mar 28, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5, 2nd story

    Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 22

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

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold item at public hall, 6th story

    Feb 20, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at window sill of east and west window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at window sill of east and west window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18624256 issued 03-feb-26 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code 27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling east west north and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 17, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35325157l issued 04/10/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. at front of cellar, water

    Jul 23, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio #35325157l issued on 04/10/18 & 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

    50a,50b,50c,50d,50e-as per class 2 (b254) 28-301.1 failure to maintain. 50a)air proving switch for combustion air fan not operating interlock. 50b)holes in boiler room ceiling & walls. 50c)exposed electrical wi

    Apr 11, 2018 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:front of cellar water side walk by water meter support steel severly deteriorated pieces of concrete falling out that its supporting.rem:repair and/or

    Apr 10, 2018 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to ground electrical systems.observed at water main located in the cellar.main grounding conductor for buildings electrical systems disconnected from water main pipes;floating ground.please know that

    Nov 29, 2017 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Ec240.24b. failure to provide access to overcurrent devices. unable togain access to electrical equipment because bsmt apt. tetant is not home. super has no access to apt. once tenant leaves. remedy: comply wit

    Jun 2, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Electrical work w/o a permit. observed installation of new lights throughout bldg & exterior walls. also noted exterior lights terminated improperly. note: no appl. on file covers above wark. remedy: comply wit

    Jun 2, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at time of inspection i observed at left side basement passageway an approx 2ft x 2ft hole in the concrete slab underneath dry cleaners,exposing rebars &

    Jun 2, 2017

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 21

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 8, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 7

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    May 12, 2026 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 12, 2026 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 4, 2026 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 4, 2026 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 4, 2026 · Apt 13

    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
1906
Floors
6
Residential units
23
Building area
15,666 ft²
Lot area
3,900 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
201
Council district
8
Block / lot
2265 / 29
Assessed value
$981,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #210223, last renewed Aug 11, 2025.

Questions about 518 East 138 Street

Who owns 518 East 138 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 514-518 E 138 LLC.

Does 518 East 138 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1,385 housing violations at this property.

Is 518 East 138 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 23 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 23 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 518 East 138 Street built?

City records list 1906 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 518 East 138 Street?

It has 23 residential units and 25 units in total.

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