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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

Concern
12 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 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
12
About 86% of the building's 14 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 · 63

  • 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 30, 2026

    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, 2024

    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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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
  • 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
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock assembly, entrance, building at front. , 1st story

    Aug 30, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Replace with new the missing mortise lock and assembly for building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 3, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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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  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story

    Feb 18, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 = 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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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) 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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Feb 9, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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) 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
  • 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) 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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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) 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
  • 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) 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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
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  • 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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.