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540 East 138 Street

Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02265-0041Map

Owner of record: Eric J. Oppenheimer

540 East 138 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Bronx, 10454. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Eric J. Oppenheimer. HPD has recorded 394 housing violations here, most recently on September 9, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
394
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
383

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 9, 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
16
About 100% of the building's 16 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 · 394

  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lock and key at door (leading to intercom from street) , 1st story

    Sep 9, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door knob in the entrance located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall in the kitchenette located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ... in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the walls through-out in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel reglazing method at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 2A

    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 in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 2A

    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 defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash glass pane at north wall window in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Oct 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10sqft at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cracked vinyl floor tiles in the 1st room from north located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective inner and outter glass pane at under window sash at 2nd window from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash 2nd window from east south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 2A

    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 that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the private hallway located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color loose at ceiling 10 sq feet in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor from garbage and rubbish at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Provide place within the building for the storage of waste receptacles and disinfect same regularly.

    Oct 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at the floor, walls, and door saddle, inculding door knobs at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    May 8, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 17, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection at above premise observed water damages in ceiling and wall in common area 1-4, stairs leading to basement missing a riser and stairs leading to roof are damage and defective, repair and/o

    Jun 12, 2024 · Penalty $310

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Found a rocmills mp-20 steam boiler no chimney clean out door/missing d.a.r. kit on oil pump/carbon monoxide detector not working/correct violatingconditions/submit certificate of corrections

    Jun 12, 2024

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 1A

    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
16
Building area
9,010 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
201
Council district
8
Block / lot
2265 / 41
Assessed value
$470,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #209328, last renewed Jan 2, 2026.

Questions about 540 East 138 Street

Who owns 540 East 138 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Eric J. Oppenheimer.

Does 540 East 138 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 394 housing violations at this property.

Is 540 East 138 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 540 East 138 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 540 East 138 Street?

It has 16 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.