651 East 138 Street
Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02551-0044Map
Owner of record: 251 Cypress LLC
651 East 138 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Bronx, 10454. It has 17 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 251 Cypress LLC. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on March 16, 2023. 24 of the 34 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 19 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2020.
- HPD violations
- 34
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 46
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 · 34
- 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.
Mar 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 3, 2022
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.
Feb 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - 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
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- 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.
Oct 28, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 11, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 4, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at lower sash window at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jan 16, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 11, 2005 · Apt 3
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 22, 2004 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures 1st sty front east apt 2 er1. , section '' ''
Jun 6, 1996 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at bathroom clg 4th sty south apt 14. , section '' ''
Jul 26, 1995 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice thru out 4th sty south apt 14. , section '' ''
Jul 26, 1995 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective lockset entrance door to apt 9 3rd sty at front. , section '' ''
May 2, 1991 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3rd sty at front apt 9 , section '' ''
May 2, 1991 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and clgs all rooms 3rd sty at front apt 9. , section '' ''
May 2, 1991 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color bathroom clg 3rd sty at front apt 9 , section '' ''
May 2, 1991 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak clg bathroom 3rd sty at front apt 9 , section '' ''
May 2, 1991 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mold and mildew all rooms 3rd sty at front apt 9. , section '' ''
May 2, 1991 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures inadequate kitchen 3rd sty at front apt 9. , section '' ''
May 2, 1991 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 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
Nov 26, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.03 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint fire escapes front north & south rear all stys all parts.
Nov 26, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder north & south fire escapes.
Nov 26, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of cellar windows sealed up with cement blocks no lights or ventilation thruout.
Nov 26, 1986
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1st sty pub hall boiler room door.
Nov 26, 1986
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code no decorating in 3 years. paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department, walls & clgs thru out 3rd sty southeast apt 9. , section '' ''
Jul 9, 1986 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the north court.
Jul 7, 1986
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 12, 2015
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 12, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 17, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: ran electrical cable to energize approx 10 8ft fluorescent fixtures & illuminated signs,w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the notice of violation.
May 20, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted: awning,approx 22ft wide along cypress ave,continues 30ft more along east 138 st(52ft tot). the overhang approx 3ft,height 3ft w/a metal plated block approx 2ft x 3ft x 30ft wide a top
May 20, 2015 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2021 · Apt APT14
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 10
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 3, 2016 · Apt 10
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 15, 2013 · Apt 5
Close - General
Floor
Jan 15, 2013 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 15, 2013 · Apt 5
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 17, 2009 · Apt 12A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2007 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 27, 2007 · Apt 12A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 31, 2006 · Apt 12A
Close - General
Mold
Jan 5, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2005 · Apt 12A
Close - General
Mold
Nov 29, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Nov 2, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Mar 9, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Feb 22, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - General
Locks
Jul 12, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jul 12, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 12, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 12, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 13, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
May 13, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 13, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 13, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 4, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 25, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 17
- Building area
- 17,670 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,235 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 201
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 2551 / 44
- Assessed value
- $538,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #203521, last renewed Jun 11, 2026.
Questions about 651 East 138 Street
Who owns 651 East 138 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 251 Cypress LLC.
Does 651 East 138 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.
Is 651 East 138 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 19 rent-stabilized units here in 2020 (about 100% of its 17 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 651 East 138 Street built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 651 East 138 Street?
It has 17 residential units and 18 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.