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546 East 138 Street

Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02265-0043Map

Owner of record: 546 East 138 St Bronx Realty LLC

546 East 138 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Bronx, 10454. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 546 East 138 St Bronx Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 93 housing violations here, most recently on September 17, 2026. 16 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 17 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
93
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
83

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 17, 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
17
About 100% of the building's 15 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 · 93

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 3rd story balcony at north exterior wall building front

    Sep 13, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hole in mental cornice at roof at building front

    Sep 13, 2026

    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 3, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall and ceiling in closet in the 4th room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 22, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 22, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Oct 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Oct 22, 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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 27, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Oct 27, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Oct 27, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective missing ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 27, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Oct 27, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lifting vinyl tiles creating trip hazaed in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 27, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective moltise lock and assembly at door in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 27, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 27, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing drop ladder guide at front at fire escape

    Jun 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color unkeyed plaster at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story

    Oct 1, 2016 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 = 2; wg to replace = 1; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story

    Oct 1, 2016 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story

    Oct 1, 2016 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story

    Oct 1, 2016 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at west, the bathroom , the 2nd room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 17, 2016 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, baseboard at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 17, 2016 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jul 17, 2016 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cap at the steam pipe at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 17, 2016 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at first window from west at north in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 17, 2016 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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) south wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 17, 2016 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 = 3; wg to repair = 3; in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 1, 2016 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 6, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 6, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 6, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 6, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from north, the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 19, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 19, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st riser from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 19, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    May 19, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story

    May 19, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story

    May 19, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story

    May 19, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story

    May 19, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective cermic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 19, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 17, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain, observed window a/c units on floors 2 and 5 are missing support brackets, repair and or replace; repair/replace

    Oct 12, 2023

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 8, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 8, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
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  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 3, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 3, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2018 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 18, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2018 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 3, 2018 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 10, 2016 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 10, 2016 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 10, 2016 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 10, 2016 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 10, 2016 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 4, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 4, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 4, 2016 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 8, 2016 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 8, 2016 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 8, 2016 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 8, 2016 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 8, 2016 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 8, 2016 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Apr 8, 2016 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Apr 8, 2016 · Apt 5D

    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
15
Building area
10,430 ft²
Lot area
3,030 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
201
Council district
8
Block / lot
2265 / 43
Assessed value
$821,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #202366, last renewed Jul 15, 2025.

Questions about 546 East 138 Street

Who owns 546 East 138 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 546 East 138 St Bronx Realty LLC.

Does 546 East 138 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 93 housing violations at this property.

Is 546 East 138 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 17 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 546 East 138 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 546 East 138 Street?

It has 15 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.