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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 85
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Nov 5, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 16, 2023
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
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.