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637 East 138 Street

Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02551-0040Map

Owner of record: Barrier Free Living Housing Development Fund Corp.

637 East 138 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 2013 in Bronx, 10454. It has 50 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Barrier Free Living Housing Development Fund Corp.. HPD has recorded 221 housing violations here, most recently on August 20, 2026. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 51 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
221
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
308

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 20, 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
51
About 100% of the building's 50 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 · 221

  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • 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.

    May 8, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective defective door latch in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Not complied with
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  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing/defective as required by nspire nfpa standard 72 in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing/defective as required by nspire nfpa standard 72 in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection drain at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 4th story, 6th apartment from east at south

    Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at radiator in the 1st room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 6th apartment from east at south

    Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective warped wood flooring in the kitchen located at apt 3h, 3rd story, 5th apartment from west at north

    Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 3H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 11, 2025

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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.

    Jun 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch and it's assemblies at stair ''a'' door at public hall, 6th story

    May 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at stair ''a'' door at public hall, 6th story

    May 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''south''

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood parquet tile at floor in the foyer located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''south''

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''south''

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls, ceilings, baseboard moldings and trims including inside of closets throught in the entire apartment located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south''

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 2J

    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 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south''

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 2J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south''

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 2J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator cover at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south''

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 2J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective lifting vinyl tiles at floor approximately 17 sqft in the 1st room from north located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south''

    May 19, 2025 · Apt 2J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective sink base cabinet doors in the kitchen located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 2J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 2J

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 2J

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinly floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 2J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 2J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 2J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the foyer located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 2J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinges , 2nd story

    Apr 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 2J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line drain pipe at sink in the bathroom located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 2J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 2J

    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 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 2J

    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 5f, 5th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective room entry wood door in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 6th apartment from east at south

    Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 6th apartment from east at south

    Apr 8, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 4th apartment from west at north

    Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lockset at entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 4E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing baseboard radiator cover at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 4th apartment from west at north

    Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 8

  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Apr 29, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 26, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 26, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test

    Jun 10, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test

    Jun 10, 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

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Jobsite fence not constructed pursuant to subsection site is not fullyenclosed with a required 8'high active construction fence.apprx 16'of fence has not been provided at very east end of bldg on e138 st.curren

    Dec 6, 2014

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 6H

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 6H

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 6H

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 6H

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 28, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 28, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 28, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 2J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 2J

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Open

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 (D3)
Year built
2013
Floors
6
Residential units
50
Building area
44,213 ft²
Lot area
15,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
201
Council district
8
Block / lot
2551 / 40
Assessed value
$1,445,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #227330, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.

Questions about 637 East 138 Street

Who owns 637 East 138 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Barrier Free Living Housing Development Fund Corp..

Does 637 East 138 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 221 housing violations at this property.

Is 637 East 138 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 51 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 50 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 637 East 138 Street built?

City records list 2013 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 637 East 138 Street?

It has 50 residential units.

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