525 East 138 Street
Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02266-0040Map
Owner of record: Louis Reichardt Holdings
525 East 138 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Bronx, 10454. It has 13 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Louis Reichardt Holdings. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 14 of the 22 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 22
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 71
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.
Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 22
- 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 - 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 - 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 - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 11th wood tread from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
Sep 4, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Aug 6, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracking and warped wood floor under vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 6, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - 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
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- BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Aug 31, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the .... at public hall, 1st story
Aug 31, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the garbage bag and stagnant water at storage room, 1st story
Aug 31, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the all pubiic hall
Jul 25, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Jul 25, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide place within the building for the storage of waste receptacles and disinfect same regularly.
Jul 25, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice at public hall
Jul 1, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing knob assembly at vestibule entrance door 1st sty pub hall.
Jul 11, 1985
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing mortise lock at pub hall entrance door 1st sty pub hall.
Jul 11, 1985
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system 1st sty pub hall & boiler room door.
Dec 2, 1983
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead door to roof.
Dec 2, 1983
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 4
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
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 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 9, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
15 34b 48a 50ab 50a-major leak from broken waste line flooding bsmt around boiler 50b- excessive improper storage of combustible materials in boiler room repair replace and correct all defects per code file a c
May 1, 2012 · Penalty $500
Active - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.defects noted:missing mortar joints @ exposure 1,2,3,4,decorative metal awning @ exposure 1 roof lev el is corroding & bent,brick section @ exposure 3 parapet is leaning
May 15, 2007 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 5RE
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 5RE
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 12, 2025 · Apt 2RW
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Mailbox
Feb 4, 2022 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 25, 2021 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 24, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 21, 2020 · Apt LOBBY
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 21, 2020 · Apt LOBBY
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Aug 21, 2020 · Apt LOBBY
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 31, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 31, 2020 · Apt 4RE
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jun 27, 2020 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 26, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 30, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 28, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 28, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 28, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 28, 2018 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 4F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 29, 2016 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 3RE
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 3RE
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 3RE
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 3RE
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 3RE
Close - General
Floor
Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 3RE
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 3RE
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2013 · Apt 3R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 6, 2012 · Apt 7
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jul 15, 2011 · Apt 26
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jul 15, 2011 · Apt 26
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 18, 2010 · Apt 5RE
Close - General
Windows
Jul 14, 2008 · Apt 5RE
Close - General
Mold
Jul 14, 2008 · Apt 5RE
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 14, 2008 · Apt 5RE
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 14, 2008 · Apt 5RE
Close - General
Doors
Jul 14, 2008 · Apt 5RE
Close - General
Windows
Jun 6, 2008 · Apt 5RE
Close - General
Doors
Jun 6, 2008 · Apt 5RE
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 6, 2008 · Apt 5RE
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 6, 2008 · 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
- 13
- Building area
- 9,190 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 201
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 2266 / 40
- Assessed value
- $567,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #208332, last renewed Nov 3, 2025.
Questions about 525 East 138 Street
Who owns 525 East 138 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Louis Reichardt Holdings.
Does 525 East 138 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.
Is 525 East 138 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 92% of its 13 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 525 East 138 Street built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 525 East 138 Street?
It has 13 residential units and 14 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.