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536 East 138 Street

Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02265-0039Map

Owner of record: Shaban Enterprises,inc.

536 East 138 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Bronx, 10454. It has 8 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Shaban Enterprises,inc.. HPD has recorded 59 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 16 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
59
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
19

What to know

Concern
5 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
8
About 100% of the building's 8 apartments
Up from 7 in 2018

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 · 59

  • 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
  • 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 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide glass in place of plexiglass installed at upper and lower pane at door from street to vestibule at 1st story at public hall

    Jun 25, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexiglass installed at upper and lower pane at door from street to vestibule at 1st story at public hall

    Jun 25, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vertical crack above 3rd keystone from east at 5th story north exterior wall up to parapet wall at roof

    Jun 25, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vertical crack with missing mortar joints, and loose bricks at east exterior wall from 3rd story up to parapet wall at roof

    Jun 25, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

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

    Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 1E

    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 1e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective missing vinyl tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

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

    Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective crack vilny tiles at floor in the private hallway located at apt 1e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi glass at door from street to vestibule at 1st story at public hall

    Sep 20, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide glass in place of plexi glass at door from street to vestibule at 1st story at public hall

    Sep 20, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 1e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 16, 2023

    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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    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.

    Feb 17, 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.

    Feb 17, 2022

    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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    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
  • 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.

    Oct 28, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at boiler room door

    Sep 15, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at 1st story public hall near mailboxes and at boiler room door

    Sep 15, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at cellar ceilings thru-out

    Sep 15, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard

    Sep 15, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 4, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line pipe at tub in the bathroom located at apt 4w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 4W

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective corroded metal base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 4W

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 2, 2014 · Apt 4W

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north, the kitchen located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 10, 2014 · Apt 4W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 10, 2014 · Apt 4W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit lower sash at window in the kitchen located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 10, 2014 · Apt 4W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 10, 2014 · Apt 4W

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 10, 2014 · Apt 4W

    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) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 10, 2014 · Apt 4W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 3rd sty. west 1 apt. 2w ( vacate # 117141)

    May 19, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2w, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 30, 2014 · Apt 2W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east and west walls in the private hallway located at apt 3w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 30, 2014 · Apt 3W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 30, 2014 · Apt 1W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Apr 30, 2014 · Apt 1W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east and west walls in the private hallway located at apt 1w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 30, 2014 · Apt 1W

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 25, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 25, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 25, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 25, 2012

    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

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at exposure 1(front) above 5th floor windows parapet, vertical running crack in bricks., repair and/or replace

    Jun 27, 2025 · Penalty $1,280

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: eight family m.d. building with fire escapes at rear-fire exit passageway at cellar with stairs that lead to street at front of building.opening at street

    Sep 15, 2015 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. noted: at 2nd sty east & west section front entrances to apts doors sealed. at 3rd sty, apt 2e, east section of bldg partition erected to create an extra room (count) (3rd room from front)at

    Nov 3, 2011 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. defect noted: at 4th sty apt 3e, illegal sro at front several electrical extension cords,fire stopping missing- holesthru-out bldg,illegal windowgatesinstalled

    Nov 3, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 907.2.10.1, 27-979. failure to provide required smoke detention (denied). noted: defective, broken, missing or in not working condition thru-out entire md bldg. remedy: comply w/notice.

    Nov 3, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 908.7. failure to provide required carbon monoxide detectors, noted: at time of inspection, missing, broken, defective or non-working condition thru-out entire md bldg. remedy: comply w/notice.

    Nov 3, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dept records. noted: at 5th sty, west section of bldg apt subdivided to create a 1 sro at front, @4th sty - apt 3e & subdivided to create a 1 sro at front, at 5th sty.

    Nov 3, 2011 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit/passageway @ 1st flr establishment-servants restarurant, front exit door partially obstructed by a refrigerator which decreased passageway through said exit door,when inspec

    Oct 22, 2011 · Penalty $400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 24, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 1, 2014 · Apt 4W

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 6, 2014 · Apt 4W

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 6, 2014 · Apt 4W

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 6, 2014 · Apt 4W

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 28, 2013 · Apt 4W

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 12, 2009 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 6, 2007 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 6, 2007 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 2, 2007 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 12, 2005 · Apt 2W

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Jul 12, 2005 · Apt 2E

    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
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
8
Building area
9,010 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
201
Council district
8
Block / lot
2265 / 39
Assessed value
$647,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #211473, last renewed Dec 3, 2025.

Questions about 536 East 138 Street

Who owns 536 East 138 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Shaban Enterprises,inc..

Does 536 East 138 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 59 housing violations at this property.

Is 536 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 536 East 138 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 536 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.