527 East 138 Street
Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02266-0039Map
Owner of record: Louis Reichardt Holdings
527 East 138 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Bronx, 10454. It has 14 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Louis Reichardt Holdings. HPD has recorded 85 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 85
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 131
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 · 85
- ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the kitchenette located at apt 3f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 3, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 3F
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2022 · Apt 3F
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor walking area in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4re, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 4RE
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4re, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 4RE
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color .. ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4re, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 4RE
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation .. 1st riser from west at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4re, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 4RE
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
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) east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4re, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 4RE
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 4re, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 4RE
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials consisting of plaster at ceiling surrounding skylight and east wall of bulkhead at roof
Jul 18, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials consisting of plaster under public hall stairs leading to bulkhead , 5th story
Jul 18, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 21, 2021 · Apt 5F
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 21, 2021 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 21, 2021 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 21, 2021 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 frame missing , 1st story
Oct 13, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4rw, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 13, 2020 · Apt 4RW
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; 2 improperly secured air conditioners in windows missing window stops and one way screws in the entire apartment located at apt 4rw, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 13, 2020 · Apt 4RW
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4rw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 6, 2020 · Apt 4RW
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 4rw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 6, 2020 · Apt 4RW
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at in the entrance located at apt 4rw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 6, 2020 · Apt 4RW
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the kitchen located at apt 4rw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 6, 2020 · Apt 4RW
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 4rw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 6, 2020 · Apt 4RW
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling , and all walls in the 5th room from north located at apt 4rw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 6, 2020 · Apt 4RW
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceilling in the 4th room from north located at apt 4rw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 6, 2020 · Apt 4RW
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north window frame in the kitchen located at apt 4rw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 6, 2020 · Apt 4RW
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 4rw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 6, 2020 · Apt 4RW
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, east wall and west wall in the private hallway located at apt 4rw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 6, 2020 · Apt 4RW
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missinbg located at apt 4rw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 6, 2020 · Apt 4RW
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 4rw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 6, 2020 · Apt 4RW
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4rw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 6, 2020 · Apt 4RW
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north,east, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4rw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 6, 2020 · Apt 4RW
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 4rw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 6, 2020 · Apt 4RW
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.
Oct 28, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 11, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 13, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 riser from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 6, 2017 · Apt 5RE
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 6, 2017 · Apt 5RE
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation , 1st radiator from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 6, 2017 · Apt 5RE
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective inner and outer glass at the lower sash at the south 1 window in the 4th room from north located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 6, 2017 · Apt 5RE
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the upper sash at the south 1 window in the 4th room from north located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 6, 2017 · Apt 5RE
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit lowes sash at the north 2 window in the kitchen located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 6, 2017 · Apt 5RE
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower sash at the north 1 window in the kitchen located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 6, 2017 · Apt 5RE
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 6, 2017 · Apt 5RE
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 5re, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 6, 2017 · Apt 5RE
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 3
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 16, 2016
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 17, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
Working w/o a permit. gas range w/gas roughing in the kitchen installed w/o plumbing permit. remedy: obtain permit.
Aug 19, 2016 · Penalty $1,630
Active - Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction document & or approved amendments for job#220424422. noted: kitchen hood & rps(remote pull station)location not as per plan. approved construction document show
Aug 19, 2016 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 18, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 18, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 18, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 18, 2024 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 8, 2022 · Apt 5RW
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 8, 2022 · Apt 5RW
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 8, 2022 · Apt 5RW
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 13, 2022 · Apt 3F
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2022 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 19, 2021 · Apt 3S
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 23, 2021 · Apt 4RE
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Aug 23, 2021 · Apt 4RE
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 23, 2021 · Apt 4RE
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 23, 2021 · Apt 4RE
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 23, 2021 · Apt 4RE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 23, 2021 · Apt 4RE
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 23, 2021 · Apt 4RE
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 5RE
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 26, 2021 · Apt 2RE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 19, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2021 · Apt 5F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2020 · Apt 2RS
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 26, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 12, 2020 · Apt 4RW
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 4RW
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 4RW
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 4RW
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 4RW
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 4RW
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2018 · Apt 5RE
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 22, 2017 · Apt 5RE
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Mar 22, 2017 · Apt 5RE
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Mar 22, 2017 · Apt 5RE
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Mar 22, 2017 · Apt 5RE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 22, 2017 · Apt 5RE
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 22, 2017 · Apt 5RE
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Mar 22, 2017 · Apt 5RE
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 29, 2016 · Apt 5RE
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 14
- Building area
- 9,190 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 201
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 2266 / 39
- Assessed value
- $567,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #208320, last renewed Nov 3, 2025.
Questions about 527 East 138 Street
Who owns 527 East 138 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Louis Reichardt Holdings.
Does 527 East 138 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 85 housing violations at this property.
Is 527 East 138 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 86% of its 14 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 527 East 138 Street built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 527 East 138 Street?
It has 14 residential units and 16 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.