597 East 138 Street

M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape. in the 1st room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 5E

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set and it's assembly at door in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 5E

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective sliding door at the closet in the private hallway located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 5E

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective hinges at door in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 5E

M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape. in the 5th room from north located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''

Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 4F

Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

May 4, 2026 · Apt 1D

Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

May 4, 2026 · Apt 1D

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

May 4, 2026 · Apt 1D

Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

May 4, 2026 · Apt 1D

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective base wood cabinet at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

May 4, 2026 · Apt 1D

Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

May 4, 2026 · Apt 1D

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door at west in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 2E

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall at east in the private hallway located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 2E

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 2E

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 2E

Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 2E

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood wall cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 2E

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 2E

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash at 1st window from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 4F

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at hopper door at north wall at public hall, 4th story

Apr 2, 2026

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls (including windows sills/ apron) in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 4F

Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 4F

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch and its assemblies at entrance door in the entrance located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 4F

M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable slidebolt installed at entrance door in the entrance located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 4F

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door in the entrance located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 4F

Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling and north wall less than 10 sq ft in the 1st room from east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south'' original violation 18695941 issued 08-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

Mar 8, 2026 · Apt 3D

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''

Mar 8, 2026 · Apt 3D

Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling and north wall less than 10 sq ft in the 1st room from east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''

Mar 8, 2026 · Apt 3D

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

Mar 8, 2026 · Apt 3D

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 1st room from east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''

Mar 8, 2026 · Apt 3D

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rotten wood cabinet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''

Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 6E

Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''

Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 6E

Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''

Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 6E

Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''

Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 6E

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rotten sill at 1st window at south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''

Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 6E

Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''

Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 6E

Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 5C

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''

Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 3D

M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of vinyl floor tiles in the 1st room from east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''

Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 3D

Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''south''

Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 3D

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Feb 22, 2016

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jan 20, 2015

Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test

Mar 31, 2014

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jan 27, 2014

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jan 15, 2013

Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

Sep 5, 2012

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Aug 15, 2012

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jan 25, 2012

Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

Dec 13, 2011

Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

Dec 13, 2011

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Feb 24, 2011

C-construction other optional

Oct 6, 2010

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jul 13, 2010

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Oct 5, 2009

C-construction other optional

Jul 2, 2009

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Sep 18, 2008

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Dec 24, 2007

Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

Nov 30, 2007

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Aug 15, 2006

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Mar 24, 2005

Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

Oct 25, 2004

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Dec 11, 2002

L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required

Aug 8, 2002

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Mar 26, 2002

2p4695

Jul 5, 2001

2p4695

May 5, 2000

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Feb 7, 2000

2p4695

Aug 6, 1999

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Feb 10, 1997

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Dec 26, 1995

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Jun 9, 1994

(51) restore elevator to service so a proper inspection may by an inspection

Dec 9, 1988

Failure to provide pedestrian protection.ato of my insp i observed [email protected] doesnt meet code.sws supported post obstructing means of egress to medical office.this creates hazard condition in case of emerge

Feb 9, 2022 · Penalty $5,000

Failure to provide pedestrian protection.ato my insp i observed [email protected] has poor maintenance i noticed rotted wood mudsills,uncapped bolts creating sharp edge.this creates situation for pedestrian getting

Feb 9, 2022 · Penalty $5,000

Failure to provide pedestrian protection.ato my insp of sws@occupied 6styb.i noticed sws w/missing parapet panel that has falling onto public sw.this created dangerous situation w/loose panel falling couldve in

Feb 9, 2022 · Penalty $5,000

Failure to provide pedestrian protection ato my insp of sws@6sty occupied bldg.sws doesnt meet code it isnt fuly extended covering full length of pedestrian sw.as per sec3307.6.3.pswo no facade ops allowed unti

Feb 9, 2022 · Penalty $5,000

Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications.noted at time of inspection,sidewalk shed is missing 1 parapet section at exp1.remedy:comply with code.

Feb 6, 2022 · Penalty $5,000

02b10,70p16,03m07,16b10 - 02b#-repair in car phone, 70p#-provide key on location to access inspection areas 03m#-provide toe guard for on car 16b#-repair 5th fl hoistway door

Nov 16, 2019 · Penalty $625

Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #38264982y issued on 8/29/18,and to file a cert.of correctionpursuant to 28.201.1 & 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptible cert.has not y

Jun 18, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

05j01,40p16. 05j01-door of cab is misaligned adjust; 50p16-motor dooris locked no access, provide access.

Aug 29, 2018 · Penalty $625

Failure to take provide safety measure. such as sidewalk sheds, fence etc. where require to protect and secure public safety from document unsafe facade as per 1rcny-103-04. facade technical report file unsafe

Apr 18, 2018

Failure to maintain exterior bldg facade and appurtenances. noe 1-crack/spalled/deteriorated terra cotta at lintels were observed at variousfloor at south elevation (east bldg) and south elevation (west bldg)

Apr 18, 2018

50a-e. as per class 2 (b254) 28.301.1 failure to maintain. (50a)hot water piping between coil & mixing valve badly corroded. (50b)boiler room door not self closing. (50c)prohibited material used to hang piping.

Jan 5, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

41i10,16e01,70z09,71l11,39i11. 41i- motor room door off hinge damaged repair. 16e- hoistway doors rubbing adjust. 70z- pit full of water remove.71l-pit light defective replace. 39i-car top light damaged replace

Feb 21, 2014 · Penalty $250

Sec. 28-116.4.1. 44r11,52r11,97r07. 97r- operating device w/o a c/c, no report of inspection submitted to dob & no witnessing of test by dob. remedy: contact [email protected] to schedule test appt to

Jun 11, 2012

Failure to file an acceptable 6th round technical report in compliancew/code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the dob's rules & regulations.

Jan 15, 2012 · Penalty $2,000

Failure to file an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/ code provisions periodic insp of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 and the dob rules and regulations rem:

Apr 15, 2011 · Penalty $2,000

Fail to file an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance with code provisions. periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28-302 & the dept of bldgs rules & regula

Jul 14, 2010 · Penalty $4,000

Failure to file an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/ code provisions periodic insp of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 and the dob rules and regulations rem:

Jul 12, 2010 · Penalty $2,000

Sec bc 3301.2 (misc) fail to provide to 3'6" guard rail or equivalent around all floor & perimeter openings. noted: work ongoing under alt 2permit 220047991 areas of uncovered floors at flrs 5 & 6 w.o fall prot

Apr 28, 2010 · Penalty $8,000

Fail to provide approved/accepted plans at jobsite at time of inspection. noted: work ongoing under alt 2 permit 220047991 no dob or sepex engineering approved plans available. remedy: provide plans call sep e

Apr 28, 2010 · Penalty $2,500

Stp all work 5& 6 floor failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtanences at time of inspection i did observed 6th flr joist5 replace a7 6 flr ceiling joist spliced without beams walls repair or replace provide a

Mar 22, 2010 · Penalty $2,500

Failure to file an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 and the dob rules and regulations

Oct 23, 2009 · Penalty $4,000

Failure to submit an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the dob rules & regulations

Jan 30, 2009 · Penalty $4,000

02x11,84x11,84x11,39p07,64r09,66z09,17l11,16i11.84-emergency communication.84-fire service parts.64-light not as per code.cease use until hall door is as per code,fire service is as per code,emergency communica

Jun 22, 2007 · Penalty $500

31h11/14m7/55y13/41q3/60t15/39t15/12l11/37i11/66z9/66i13 41 cover troffing in controller 12-top and bottom 37 traveling cable goes in to water in pit 66 repair crack in pit wall so no water come in pit.

Jan 19, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

Failure to submit a fifth round technical report: periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of buildings rules and regulations. remedy: file

Jul 23, 2004 · Penalty $1,750

Failure to submit a fifth round technical report: periodic inspection or exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of buildings rules and regulations. remedy: file

Dec 12, 2003 · Penalty $700

50y14-52o02.

Feb 9, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

Failure to file a report of compliance with local law 16/84 certifyingto the installation of required fire protection systems. remedy: file report.

Apr 4, 2000 · Penalty $2,500

Failure to provide elevator landing signs "in case of fire, use stairsunless otherwise instructed" on all floors. failure to provide "3" floor number signs at stair landing on all floors of both wings.

Apr 4, 2000 · Penalty $5,000

14m,21x,73,57o. no certifate frame, no indicatorr working, rought ride up and down motion used adjustment, pit dirty.

Nov 5, 1998 · Penalty $350

14m,28l,05e,32q,57o,18q,03k,26q,57z,46q, 5e-cab door rubbing 03k-repair sheet metal under car.

Jan 23, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

02l;03i;07;35o;57o;

Mar 4, 1991 · Penalty $1,000