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
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 394
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Oct 18, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Provide place within the building for the storage of waste receptacles and disinfect same regularly.
Oct 6, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.