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271 East 138 Street

Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02314-0010Map

Owner of record: Borinquen Court Associates L.p.

271 East 138 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1965 in Bronx, 10454. It has 145 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is Borinquen Court Associates L.p.. HPD has recorded 85 housing violations here, most recently on May 7, 2025. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 145 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
85
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
307

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 7, 2025

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
145
About 100% of the building's 145 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 · 85

  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .... in the bathroom located at apt 5u, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    May 7, 2025 · Apt 5U

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light switch at east wall in the foyer located at apt 5u, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at west

    May 7, 2025 · Apt 5U

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts apartment # 5y, under vacate order number 259352, date 03/07/2025 in the entire apartment located at apt, 5th story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Mar 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4y, 4th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section at northwest

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 4Y

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4y, 4th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section at northwest

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 4Y

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage. in the entire apartment located at apt 5y, 5th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section at northwest

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 5Y

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling inside the closet in the foyer located at apt 4y, 4th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section at northwest

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 4Y

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling inside the closet. in the foyer located at apt 4y, 4th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section at northwest

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 4Y

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4y, 4th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section at northwest

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 4Y

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceilng in the kitchen located at apt 4y, 4th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section at northwest

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 4Y

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt apt5e, 5th story, 5th apartment from west at north

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt APT5E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 4th apartment from west at north , section at east

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 5E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at east

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at east

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6x, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 5, 2024 · Apt 6X

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Nov 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6x, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 5, 2024 · Apt 6X

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6x, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 5, 2024 · Apt 6X

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 6x, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 5, 2024 · Apt 6X

    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.

    Nov 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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 6, 2016 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2y, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Sep 12, 2012 · Apt 2Y

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of padlockable side blot installed at entrance door. located at apt 6i, 6th story, 4th apartment from east at south

    Jun 25, 2010 · Apt 6I

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2o, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south

    Apr 16, 2009 · Apt 2O

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 9, 2009 · Apt 4S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water leak at ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 9, 2009 · Apt 4S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Mar 9, 2009 · Apt 4S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at walls in the bathroom located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 9, 2009 · Apt 4S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit slide window sashes in the entire apartment located at apt 4s, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 9, 2009 · Apt 4S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at door in the entrance located at apt 5m, 5th story, 4th apartment from west at north

    Aug 5, 2007 · Apt 5M

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5h, 5th story

    Jul 24, 2007 · Apt 5H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a concealed water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5h, 5th story

    Jul 24, 2007 · Apt 5H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5h, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section at east

    Jul 6, 2007 · Apt 5H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5h, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section at east

    Jul 6, 2007 · Apt 5H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective sink cabinet door in the kitchen located at apt 5m, 5th story, apartment at east

    Jun 26, 2007 · Apt 5M

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5m, 5th story

    Jun 26, 2007 · Apt 5M

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cyclinder installed at door in the entrance located at apt 5m, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 26, 2007 · Apt 5M

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 25, 2007 · Apt 6F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 25, 2007 · Apt 6F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 25, 2007 · Apt 6F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door in the bathroom located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 25, 2007 · Apt 6F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 25, 2007 · Apt 6F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing door in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 25, 2007 · Apt 6F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east at south, the 1st room from east at south, the bathroom , the private hallway , the 2nd room from east located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 25, 2007 · Apt 6F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective stove pilot in the kitchen located at apt 5y, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2007 · Apt 5Y

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at tub in the bathroom located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2007 · Apt 3I

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window frame in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 5v, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 22, 2007 · Apt 5V

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 5v, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 22, 2007 · Apt 5V

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window frame in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5v, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 22, 2007 · Apt 5V

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Nov 2, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 1

    At time of inspection on existing occupied building under alteration, i observed at roof level parapet wall with installed suspended scaffold equipments-c-hook, scaffold platform & parapet clamps with no safety

    Jun 27, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide safety measures or side walk shed where required according to the cycle#6 technical report filed as unsafe(all unsafe upon the notification to the dept of an unsafe condition,the owner,the ow

    Nov 22, 2010 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    100x10 100bb5 68m7 39o2 52b14 100x10 intercom not working repair provide 2way communication 100bb5 2year expired 52b14 ropes need shorten ct/weight to spring

    Nov 25, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    84##. 84 running device with a signoff 3bn911/99 remedy: call 212-566-5519 for appt to have tested

    Nov 28, 2005 · Penalty $10,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    83x11 83 make all repair as are needed so a full inspection can be made by this department.

    Nov 28, 2005 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 4Q

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 7X

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 5R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 5U

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 5U

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 5U

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 5U

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 5U

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 5U

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 5U

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 5U

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 5U

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 5U

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 3U

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt APT5E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt APT5E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 5U

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 5U

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 17, 2024 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 14, 2023 · Apt 7X

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 31, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 11, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Cabinet

    Sep 11, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 24, 2022 · Apt 3I

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 9, 2022 · Apt 7X

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2022 · Apt 7X

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 24, 2022 · Apt 7X

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 16, 2022 · Apt 4X

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 6, 2021 · Apt 7Y

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 1, 2021 · Apt 7S

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 15, 2020 · Apt 7S

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 26, 2020 · Apt 1E

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
1965
Floors
7
Residential units
145
Building area
134,300 ft²
Lot area
44,932 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
201
Council district
8
Block / lot
2314 / 10
Assessed value
$5,658,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #222136, last renewed Jul 16, 2025.

Questions about 271 East 138 Street

Who owns 271 East 138 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Borinquen Court Associates L.p..

Does 271 East 138 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 85 housing violations at this property.

Is 271 East 138 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 145 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 145 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 271 East 138 Street built?

City records list 1965 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 271 East 138 Street?

It has 145 residential units.

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