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
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
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 · 221
- ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
May 8, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - 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.
Jun 13, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinges , 2nd story
Apr 9, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.