424 East 138 Street
Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02282-0016Map
Owner of record: 424 Avaline, LLC
424 East 138 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Bronx, 10454. It has 18 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 424 Avaline, LLC. HPD has recorded 159 housing violations here, most recently on October 18, 2026. 34 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 159
- DOB violations
- 23
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 129
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 159
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at sink in the kitchen in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... observed less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... observed less than 10 sq.ft at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system signage present but information missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective rain leader at rear yard
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide place within the building for the storage of waste receptacles and disinfect same regularly.
Aug 20, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degree in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system notice posted, information missing at public hall, 1st story
May 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at vestibule ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 27, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - ANon-hazardous
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
May 27, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at vestibule ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at vestibule ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 27, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 30 sqft of mold at north wall, window casing and ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 27, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at east, the private hallway , the 1st room from north at east, the 4th room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 1o square feet at the south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 30 square feet at the ceiling, east wall and the north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 1o square feet at the south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18652434 issued 18-feb-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Feb 11, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... grader than 10 sq feet at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system at basement door locked at boiler room
Feb 9, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall, ceiling and around window frame less than 30 sq. ft in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Jan 26, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder (shoe) using appropriate nuts and bolts at north exterior wall (building front) at fire escape
Jan 14, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening lockable slide bolt installed at roof door at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 5th story
Jan 12, 2026
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jan 12, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system signage present information missing
Jan 12, 2026
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Dec 26, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18517762 issued 19-dec-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 23
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Commissioner's intent revoke approval and permit(s) & order to stop work immediately due to unauthorized use of applicant's signature and seal for job #220600507
Apr 15, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Oct 4, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 1
Atoi observed multiple step cracks throughout the facade spalling bricks at exposure #1 east 138st, repair and/replace
Aug 31, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Atoi observed multiple objects at exposure #3 yard fire escape comprimising egress, remove obstruction
Aug 31, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Atoi observed door to roof with slide bolt hardware installed and a double side key lock at basment door, provide legal hardware
Aug 31, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to file evidence of liability damage insurance at time of inspection in repsonse to complainnt #2296039 and upon research in dob system observed that general liability insurance had expired on 06-15-201
Jan 28, 2020 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to file evidence of disability insurance at time of inspection in response to compliant #2296039 an dupon research in dob system observed that disability insurance had expisre on 12-06-2019 and has not
Jan 28, 2020 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Illegally engaging in construction activity without required license at time of inspection in response to complaint #229039 an dupon research in dob system observed the general contractor required license expir
Jan 28, 2020 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Expired pemrit for temoprary construction equipment at time of inspection in response to complaint #2296039 observed construction on fence in place with missing viewing panels and with expired permit in dob
Jan 28, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall defects noted: deteriorating mortar joints at bricks at east sections bldg wall. remedy: maintain exterior bldg wall.
Jul 9, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 17, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Outside building
Skylight
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 13, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 13, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 7, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 18
- Building area
- 10,828 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 201
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 2282 / 16
- Assessed value
- $634,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #210692, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.
Questions about 424 East 138 Street
Who owns 424 East 138 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 424 Avaline, LLC.
Does 424 East 138 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 159 housing violations at this property.
Is 424 East 138 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 424 East 138 Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 424 East 138 Street?
It has 18 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.