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690 East 138 Street

Bronx, NY 10454BBL 2-02566-0010Map

Owner of record: Diego Beekman Mutual Housing Association

690 East 138 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1920 in Bronx, 10454. It has 34 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Diego Beekman Mutual Housing Association. HPD has recorded 196 housing violations here, most recently on June 15, 2026. 41 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 33 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
196
DOB violations
30
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
225

What to know

Concern
11 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 15, 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
33
About 97% of the building's 34 apartments
Down from 34 in 2018

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 · 196

  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Jun 15, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6d, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 6D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall

    Jun 15, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Jun 15, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall

    Jun 15, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sq ft but less than 30sq ft at ceiling, northwall, east wall. west wall and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2E

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood (hole) at floor (near radiator) in the 4th room from north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective (ceramic wall tile) at north wall (near water closet) in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''west''

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    Feb 23, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    Feb 23, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 3D

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material east wall ( story marked 6th.) at public hall, 5th story, section at west

    Feb 6, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall ( story marked 6th.) at public hall, 5th story, section at west

    Feb 6, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling ( story marked 6th.) at public hall, 5th story, section at east

    Feb 6, 2025

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling ( story marked 6th ) at public hall, 5th story, section at east

    Feb 6, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at hopper ( story marked 3rd.) at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 1, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than ten square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement

    Sep 28, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 28, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at sink in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 5B

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 5B

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at 1st closet from north at east wall ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt 5B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1d, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1d, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace the broken or defective leaking boiler component at boiler room

    Mar 2, 2023

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

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 2, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door at public hall, 5th story, section ''east''

    Mar 2, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective loose electrical outlet at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4a4thf, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 19, 2023 · Apt 4A4THF

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 6d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 6D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 6d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 6D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 6d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 6D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 6d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 6D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 2nd private hallway located at apt 6d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 6D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the foyer located at apt 6d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 6D

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 30

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 25, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 14, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired

    Failure to perform category 5 inspection

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 25, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 23, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

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

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 3, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 24, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 15, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 26, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 25, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 19, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 17, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 2, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 23, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 16, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 20, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    2p4673

    May 3, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51) restore elevator to service so a proper inspection may be made by an inspection from this department

    Dec 9, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    67x10,22x07. 67x10 communication in car inoperative must repair/22x07 parking device access holes on hoist doors inoperative must provide.

    Jun 27, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    02l10,16m07,71l10,77l10,18m07. 02l- in car communications defective repair. 16m- 1st flr hatch door missing 8" fire gib provide. 71l- pit light defective repair. 77l- underside platform light defective repair.

    Feb 21, 2014 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    84r05,27h11,31h11,55y13.cease use.running w/o use permit.27-worn car door rollers.31-guide shoes worn.

    Sep 10, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted constructed a drop ceiling in the lobby with new lighting. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises to proir legal condition.

    Jan 13, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    21x11,72m7,57o2,18#7,73#7,14m7,#e7,62 no toe guard 18 missing covers for interlock 73 rough ride on up/down motion #cab door need adjustmenton opening / closing

    Nov 10, 1998 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73x 75# 73-restore elevator ervice so proper inspection can be made by this dept.75 perform 5year test properly device nd file elevtor 3 form.

    Dec 27, 1995 · Penalty $100

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 25, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 6E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 1, 2024 · Apt 6F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 30, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 10, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 13, 2024 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 18, 2023 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Close

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 (D1)
Year built
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
34
Building area
28,710 ft²
Lot area
8,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
201
Council district
8
Block / lot
2566 / 10
Assessed value
$1,400,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #205095, last renewed Jun 20, 2025.

Questions about 690 East 138 Street

Who owns 690 East 138 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Diego Beekman Mutual Housing Association.

Does 690 East 138 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 196 housing violations at this property.

Is 690 East 138 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 33 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 97% of its 34 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 690 East 138 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 690 East 138 Street?

It has 34 residential units.

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