523 East 138 Street
Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02266-0041Map
Owner of record: Louis Reichardt Holdings
523 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 63 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 18 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 63
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 48
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 · 63
- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock assembly, entrance, building at front. , 1st story
Aug 30, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2020 · Apt 5F
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 3, 2020 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing mortise lock and assembly for building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 3, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2re, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 18, 2020 · Apt 2RE
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story
Feb 18, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 5F
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper sash glass at 1st window frame at north in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 5F
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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 5F
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at 1st closet from east at south wall ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 5F
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 = 4; in the entire apartment located at apt 3rw, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 3RW
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, west wall, south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3rw, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 3RW
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3rw, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 3RW
Closed — Violation closed - 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 door frame from west at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3rw, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 3RW
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom , the private hallway , the 3rd room from north located at apt 3rw, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 3RW
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 10 sq ft ceiling, east wall, window frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 13602203 issued 13-feb-20 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 5F
Open — Not complied with - 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
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 5F
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass with exposed sharp edges at 1st window frame from east at south in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass with exposed sharp edges at 2nd window frame from east at south in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 10 sq ft ceiling, east wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment .. in the entire apartment located at apt 4rw, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 4RW
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling, west wall, south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3rw, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2020 · Apt 3RW
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Feb 9, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3rw, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 9, 2020 · Apt 3RW
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Dec 18, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3rw, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 3RW
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3re, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 3RE
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3re, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 3RE
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3re, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 3RE
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entrance located at apt 3re, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 3RE
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entrance located at apt 3re, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 3RE
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at steam riser at top at north in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3re, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 3RE
Open — Not complied with - 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) baseboard at west wall, west wall in the private hallway located at apt 3re, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 3RE
Open — Defect letter issued - 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 door frame from west at north wall, east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3re, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 3RE
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from east at south wall, ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3rw, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 3RW
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3re, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 3RE
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st radiator from north at east wall, 1st riser from west at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3re, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 3RE
Closed — Violation closed - 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 window frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3re, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 3RE
Open — Defect letter issued - 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, west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3re, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 3RE
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of slide bolt with eye capable of being padlocked at door in the entrance located at apt 3re, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 3RE
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom , the private hallway , the 3rd room from north located at apt 3rw, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 10, 2019 · Apt 3RW
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 5
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 23, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Oct 4, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 17, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 2, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dob for notice of violation #35091435n issued on 04/17/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102.01.rem:file a certificate
Aug 26, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted:@ cellar level of premises,ceiling brick nogging is in disrepair,holding channels are rusted or broken in some areas;concrete slap is crumbling as broken
Apr 17, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by department records. premises occupied as a jewelry store. and linoleum carpet store. under alt 28280 prior to obtaining an amended certificate of occupancy from this depart
Dec 10, 1990 · Penalty $285
Active - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by department records. premises occupied as a jewelry store and linoleum carpet store under alt 28280 prior to obtaining an ameded certificate of occupancy from this departmen
Dec 10, 1990 · Penalty $285
Active
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 5RE
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 26, 2019 · Apt 3RE
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 26, 2019 · Apt 3RW
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 1, 2019 · Apt 3RW
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 1, 2019 · Apt 3RW
Close - General
Mailbox
Dec 3, 2015 · Apt 4RE
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 24, 2013 · Apt 3RW
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 24, 2013 · Apt 3RW
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 24, 2013 · Apt 3RW
Close
Show 38 more ↓
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 7, 2006 · Apt 4RW
Close - General
Floor
Nov 7, 2006 · Apt 4RW
Close - General
Floor
Nov 7, 2006 · Apt 4RW
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 7, 2006 · Apt 4RW
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 7, 2006 · Apt 4RW
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 7, 2006 · Apt 4RW
Close - General
Floor
Nov 7, 2006 · Apt 4RW
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 3, 2006 · Apt 4RE
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 3, 2006 · Apt 4RE
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 3, 2006 · Apt 4RE
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 3, 2006 · Apt 4RE
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 4RE
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 4RE
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 4RE
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 4F
Close - General
Floor
Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 12, 2004 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 5, 2004 · Apt 4RE
Close - General
Mailbox
Mar 25, 2004 · Apt 4RE
Close - General
Mailbox
Mar 5, 2004 · Apt 4RE
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 5, 2004 · Apt 4RE
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 4, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2004 · Apt 4RE
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2004 · Apt 5RW
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 5, 2004 · Apt 4RE
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 16, 2003 · Apt 3RE
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 16, 2003 · Apt 3RE
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 16, 2003 · Apt 3RE
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 16, 2003 · Apt 3RE
Close - Heating
Radiator
Feb 26, 2003 · Apt 3RE
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
- 10,125 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 201
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 2266 / 41
- Assessed value
- $625,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #208331, last renewed Nov 3, 2025.
Questions about 523 East 138 Street
Who owns 523 East 138 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Louis Reichardt Holdings.
Does 523 East 138 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 63 housing violations at this property.
Is 523 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 523 East 138 Street built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 523 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.