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478 East 138 Street

Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02282-0039Map

Owner of record: 478 East 138th Street Partners LLC

478 East 138 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Bronx, 10454. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 478 East 138th Street Partners LLC. HPD has recorded 51 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 18 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
51
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
16
HPD complaints
159

What to know

Concern
5 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 51

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked concrete lentil at 2nd window from east at north exterior wall at 3rd story

    Sep 20, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective loose concrete at 3rd window frame from east at north exterior wall at 2nd story

    Sep 20, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 20, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 20, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 20, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges located at dormitory 3, 3rd story, 1st dormitory from south at west

    Sep 20, 2024 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to public hall stairs at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Sep 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Post a sign indicating hours of collection and method of collection of waste material where dumbwaiter service is not provided. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 67 m/d law post a printed scale floor plan showing means of egress, at public hall , 1st story

    Sep 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective drain cover at shower stall at community bathroom, 3rd story

    Sep 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line at sink at community kitchen, 3rd story

    Sep 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective crack & erosion (exterior concrete decorative window reveal) at 3rd window from west at south , 2nd story

    Aug 8, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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.

    Feb 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at b-room 3f, 3rd story, 1st b-room from north at east

    Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 3F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective loose, and cracked ceramic tread at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Apr 29, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective cracked glass at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 29, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at window's upper sash in the kitchen located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 29, 2016 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor, in the kitchen located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 29, 2016 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide support bracket for, airconditioning , 2nd window from east at south, at front areaway, 4th story

    Apr 29, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 29, 2016 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 29, 2016 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler head ( # 3) in the kitchen located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 29, 2016 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at window's upper sash in the kitchen located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 29, 2016 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of bathroom door swings to private hall obstructing egress, located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 29, 2016 · Apt 11

    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) west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 29, 2016 · Apt 11

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... the west wall, north wall, east wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 29, 2016 · Apt 11

    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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 29, 2016 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 29, 2016 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 29, 2016 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall, 1st door from north at east wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 29, 2016 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door in the 2nd room from north located at apt 11, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 29, 2016 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at entrance door to building at lobby

    Apr 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scaulding hot water in excess of 130 degrees in the kitchenette located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 20, 2016 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Oct 2, 2015

    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.

    Feb 4, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required (light fixtured present)

    Jul 26, 2013

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required

    Mar 3, 2013

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective gasket at refrigerator door in the room located at b-room 5, 3rd story, 1st b-room from west at north

    Jun 24, 2009 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and walls in the room located at b-room 5, 3rd story, 1st b-room from west at north

    Jun 24, 2009 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bed bugs in the room located at b-room 5, 3rd story, 1st b-room from west at north

    Jun 24, 2009 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing shut off handle at radiator located at b-room 5, 3rd story, 1st b-room from west at north

    Jun 24, 2009 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 24, 2009 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 24, 2009 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door casing lockside in the entrance located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 24, 2009 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bedbugs in the room located at b-room 10, 3rd story, 3rd b-room from south at west

    Feb 20, 2009 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector deffective in the room located at b-room 10, 3rd story, 3rd b-room from south at west

    Feb 20, 2009 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 16

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Borough commissioners office intent to revoke approval and permit # 220583713 and order to stop work immediately due to unauthorized use of applicants signature and seal.

    Apr 21, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 16, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 27, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 28, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 17, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 16

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#32092742z issued on 1/22/18, and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certifica

    Nov 20, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,15,36,50. 50-need to clean fresh air from all debris.

    Jan 22, 2018 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c with thedept of buildings. noted: no c of c filed with dept of buildings as of4/19/11 for notice of violation 34877414m,34877415y. remedy: file c of

    Apr 19, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Noted dob c/o #10067 of 1965 indicates 1st story to be doctors office and waiting room now converted into 1sro 2nd story to be 1class a apt now converted into 1 sro room #8 and 5 possible sros all doors locked

    Apr 19, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o or bldg dept records. noted: dob c/o #40047 of 1965 indicates 1st sty to be doctor's office & waiting (row) now converted into 1 sro. 2nd sty to be 1 class 'a' apt

    Apr 19, 2011 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit work noted at the cellar all plumb lines for earthroomand ktcn was removed illegal gab line to stove was also removed w/o a permit alt 1 #220067139 disapproved on 7/27/10 rem: obtain permit

    Oct 18, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Fail to comply w.comm order. noted: respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov 34832990l. full height partition walls erected in cellar, to create apt, w.o a permit. remedy: comply w/com

    Oct 6, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob. noted: respondent failed to comply w/the commissioner's order to correct the violating conditions & file a c/c. pursuant to 28-204.2, for

    Oct 6, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.noted: cellar converted to sro's & class "a" apt which is contrary to c of o 40047. which call for storage area & boiler room. remedy: disco

    Oct 6, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of correction or bldg dept records noted c/o # 40047 1965 indicates that cellar be used as boiler room & storage area however cellar has been converted to a class

    Aug 20, 2010

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the comms order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob noted respondent failed to correct the violating conditions & file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-204.2 for nov#34832989y rem: f

    Aug 20, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts failure to comply w/ an order of the comms noted respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov #34832990l erected full height partition walls installed 3pc btrm & installed el

    Aug 20, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. dob c of o indicates cellar to be usedas boiler room, accessory storage, now cellar converted into class "a

    Apr 19, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit:noted: @ cellar level or premises erected full height partitions creating a room used as bedroom,installed water & waste lines for 3pc bathrm (toilet,shower,sink) @ kitchen area installed resi

    Apr 19, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. use of prohibited door and/or hardware per bc1008.1.8; 27-371(j). noted: at various locations thruout 2nd, 3rd, 4th story illegal metal lath post hasps instal

    Apr 19, 2010

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy # 40047 on the 1st fl level use 2 sro and doctors office to illegal 3st on the 1fl remedy discontinue illegal us amend cofo

    Dec 8, 2003 · Penalty $400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 3FLOOR

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 4THFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 4THFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 4THFLO

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 4THFLO

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 4THFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 4THFLO

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt 4THFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 31, 2024 · Apt APARTM

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 31, 2024 · Apt APARTM

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 31, 2024 · Apt APARTM

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 31, 2024 · Apt APARTM

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2022 · Apt HOTEL1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 27, 2022 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 27, 2022 · Apt 2 E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 27, 2022 · Apt 2 E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 14, 2022 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 5, 2022 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 6, 2022 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 4E

    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 (C4)
Year built
1915
Floors
4
Residential units
4
Building area
4,980 ft²
Lot area
1,967 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
201
Council district
8
Block / lot
2282 / 39
Assessed value
$561,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #213524, last renewed Oct 5, 2024.

Questions about 478 East 138 Street

Who owns 478 East 138 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 478 East 138th Street Partners LLC.

Does 478 East 138 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 51 housing violations at this property.

Is 478 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 478 East 138 Street built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 478 East 138 Street?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.