678 East 138 Street
Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02566-0005Map
Owner of record: Quadrant Properties Housing Development Fund Compa
678 East 138 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Bronx, 10454. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Quadrant Properties Housing Development Fund Compa. HPD has recorded 62 housing violations here, most recently on April 21, 2025. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 62
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 60
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 · 62
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all window casings in the 1st room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all window casings in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 21, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective vinly floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 30, 2023 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom and buzzer return system at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 30, 2023 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to fire escape in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 30, 2023 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to fire escape in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 30, 2023 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor near kitchen transition in the 1st room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 30, 2023 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor near bathroom transition in the private hallway located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 30, 2023 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed
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- 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
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color 2nd window from west at north wall header and frame in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2021 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at bathtub in the 2nd bathroom from north at west located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2021 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at closet ceiling in the foyer located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2021 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2021 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 23, 2021 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls , 5th story at 1st public hall bulkhead from east
Jul 23, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 12, 2021 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 12, 2021 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall 4 square feet in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 12, 2021 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the private hallway , the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 12, 2021 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall 4 square feet in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 13981644 issued 12-jan-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jan 12, 2021 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , in the entrance located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 19, 2019 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at window header (apprx. 5 sq.ft.) in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 19, 2019 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the window header in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 19, 2019 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at window header and frame (apprx. 7 sq.ft>) in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 19, 2019 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color window header and frame in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 19, 2019 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective metal fire door in the entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 19, 2019 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 14, 2017 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at basin sink in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 14, 2017 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the drain line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 14, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall around windows in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 14, 2017 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall at north and sheetrock casings around windows in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 14, 2017 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 14, 2017 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 14, 2017 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 14, 2017 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective formica at counter top in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 14, 2017 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at apartment in the entrance located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 14, 2017 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door at closet in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 14, 2017 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall at north in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 14, 2017 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing mortise lock at entrance door to bldng. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 30, 2008
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, apartment at north
Aug 11, 2006 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5a, 5th story, apartment at north
Feb 12, 2004 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5a, 5th story, apartment at north
Feb 12, 2004 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5a, 5th story, apartment at north
Feb 12, 2004 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5a, 5th story, apartment at north
Feb 12, 2004 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the private hallway located at apt 5a, 5th story, apartment at north
Feb 12, 2004 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, apartment at north
Feb 12, 2004 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter top at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, apartment at north
Feb 12, 2004 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 4
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 9, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 9, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 17, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Sidewalk shed does not meet code specifications. shed parapets blown off sidewalk shed,parapets are in street. remedy: conform shed to code specifications.
Oct 30, 2012
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to do adequate housekeeping. (accumulation of rubbish and debris at west,east,rear sections of building. remedy:provide chute&dumper for rubbish&debris.
Jul 10, 1991 · Penalty $345
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. noted work interior beams removed brickwork in progress at roof level. stop all work. remedy; obtain plans approval&and work permit.
Jul 10, 1991 · Penalty $285
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to obtain a (b)fence permit. remedy:obtain a fence permit.
Jul 10, 1991 · Penalty $345
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 24, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 15, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 12, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2018 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2018 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 22, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 18, 2016 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 18, 2016 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2013 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2013 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2012 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 16, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 16, 2012 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2012 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 28, 2012 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2012 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 31, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 1C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 1C
Close - General
Window guards
Aug 10, 2011 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 5, 2010 · Apt 5B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 5, 2010 · Apt 5B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 17, 2009 · Apt 5A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 17, 2009 · Apt 5A
Close - General
Windows
Aug 17, 2009 · Apt 5A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 17, 2009 · Apt 5A
Close - General
Mold
Aug 17, 2009 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 17, 2009 · Apt 5A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 17, 2009 · Apt 5A
Close - General
Locks
Aug 3, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Locks
Jul 28, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 7, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 7, 2007 · Apt 1A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1915
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 16
- Building area
- 13,760 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,900 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 201
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 2566 / 5
- Assessed value
- $207,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #212909, last renewed Aug 30, 2025.
Questions about 678 East 138 Street
Who owns 678 East 138 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Quadrant Properties Housing Development Fund Compa.
Does 678 East 138 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 62 housing violations at this property.
Is 678 East 138 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 75% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 678 East 138 Street built?
City records list 1915 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 678 East 138 Street?
It has 16 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.