Manhattan · Block 1937 · Lot 16 · 10027

237 West 131 Street

3 floors · 1 apartments · 2,403 sq ft · built 1910 · class A5 · owner of record: Liu, Xiang Qian

161open violations
$3,750ECB/OATH penalties owed
10HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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OverdueRegistration expired 2018-09-01

Open violations

ECB / OATH (3) · $3,750 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Aug 27, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
NOTED: ENTIRE INTERIOR OF PROPERTY FROM CELLAR TO 3RD FLOOR MISSING WALL BOARD FOR WALLS AND CEILING, ALONG WITH FINISH FLOORING, COMPROMISING THE OVERALL FIRE-RATING OF THE BUILDING., OBTAIN PERMIT
#39158632L
Nov 6, 2025
IN VIOLATION
$0
Aug 27, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
NOTED: INTERIOR WALLS THROUGHOUT, STRIPPED OF ALL WALL BOARD, FINISH CEILING, AND FLOORS REMOVING FIRE RATING; STAIR TREADS & RISERS DETERIORATED SEPARATED FROM MAIN SUPPORT STRUCTURE, IN DANGER OF COLLAPSE. HO
#39158634P
Dec 10, 2026
PENDING
$2,500
Aug 27, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
B201NOTED: FACADE AT EXPOSURE 1, CORNER OF EXPOSURE 4, WITH DETERIORATED LINTELS AND BROWNSTONE, 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS. SECTIONS OF FACADE PARTIALLY COLLAPSED., REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE
#39158633N
Dec 10, 2026
$1,250
DOB (4)
IssuedViolationStatus
Aug 27, 2025CONSTRUCTION
NOTED: INTERIOR STAIR TREADS/RISERS THROUGHOUT MISSING AND/OR DETERIORATED SEPARATING FROM SIDE SUPPORT STRUCTURE. GAPS IN STAIR TREADS & RISERS RANGE ABOUT 1/4 TO . INTERIOR PARTY WALL AT EXP 4 WITH LARGE SECTIONS OF MISSING BRICK, ONE SECTION ABOUT 1'X3'. LARGE HOLES IN FLOORS. MISSING FIRE PROTEC
#25-02040
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jul 1, 2025CONSTRUCTION
STRUCTURE RENDERING NON-COMPLIANT AT PARTY WALL BEING COMPRISED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION AT EXPOSURE 4 (235 W 13ST ST).
#25-01421
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 23, 2010CONSTRUCTION

#CER01DM
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 23, 2010CONSTRUCTION
DOB VIOLATION ISSUED FOR MATTERS NOT PROVIDED
#ER01DM
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (0)

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HPD (155) · C 10 · B 101 · A 36
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Nov 22, 2024I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Nov 15, 2023I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Nov 17, 2025I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Oct 10, 2018I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Oct 25, 2019I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Apr 2, 2021I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Feb 16, 2022I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Nov 2, 2022I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 R—
Apr 29, 2026A(A) § HMC: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.Aug 2, 2026
Jun 4, 2025A(A) § HMC: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.Sep 7, 2025
Apr 2, 2024A(A) § HMC: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.Jul 6, 2024
Mar 16, 2023A(A) § HMC: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 19, 2023
Feb 16, 2022A(A) § HMC: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 22, 2022
Apr 2, 2021A(A) § HMC: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.Jul 6, 2021
Jul 10, 2018B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 1ST AND 2ND CEMENT TREADS FROM BOTTOM UP AT FRONT AREAWAYAug 14, 2018
Jul 10, 2018B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEMENT CHEEKS AT EAST AND WEST AT FRONT AREAWAYAug 14, 2018
Mar 14, 2011B§ 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING ..A MINIMUM OF 100 WATTS INCANDESCENT LIGHT REQUIRED..Apr 18, 2011
Jun 12, 2008BD26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF FURN UNUSED WOOD RADIATORS ETC CELLAR THRUOUT.Jul 17, 2008
Jun 12, 2008BD26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CELLAR CEILING THRU OUT.Jul 17, 2008
Jun 12, 2008BApt 4 · D26-13.03 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE AND ROACHES 2ND STY REAR NORTH APT 4 KITCHEN. , SECTION '' ''Jul 17, 2008
Jun 12, 2008BApt 7 · D26-13.03 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES 3 STY FRONT APT 7 FRONT ROOM. , SECTION '' ''Jul 17, 2008
Jun 12, 2008BD26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WOOD TREAD 3RD AND 5TH UP FROM BOTTOM 2ND TO 3RD STY PUBLIC HALL STAIRS.Jul 17, 2008
Jun 12, 2008BApt 4 · D26-20.08,20.09 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS 2ND STY FRONT APT 4 MISSING. , SECTION '' ''Jul 17, 2008
Jun 12, 2008AApt 4 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS AND CEILINGS OF 1ST STY REAR APT 4. , SECTION '' ''Sep 15, 2008
Jun 12, 2008BApt 6 · D26-20.08,20.09 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING 3 STY REAR APT 6. , SECTION '' ''Jul 17, 2008
Jun 12, 2008AApt 4 · SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS AND CEILINGS AND WOODWORK AT 2ND STORY REAR APT 4 THROUGHOUT. , SECTION '' ''Sep 15, 2008
Jun 12, 2008BApt 4 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS AND CEILINGS 2ND STY NORTH APT 4 NORTH ROOM AND BATHROOM. , SECTION '' ''Jul 17, 2008
Jun 12, 2008AApt 4 · D26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING 2ND STY APT 4 BATHROOM. , SECTION '' ''Sep 15, 2008
Jun 12, 2008BApt 4 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALL AT 2ND STY APT 4 AND REAR ROOM. , SECTION '' ''Jul 17, 2008
Jun 12, 2008BApt 7 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS & CEILINGS 3 STY FRONT APT 7 THRU OUT. , SECTION '' ''Jul 17, 2008
Jun 12, 2008BApt 7 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL VENTILATION AT 3 STY FRONT APT 7 KITCHEN. , SECTION '' ''Jul 17, 2008
Jul 28, 2006A§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT FIRE RETARDED CEILING AT SOFFIT AT BASEMENTNov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006A§ 27-2026 ADM CODE PROVIDE A PROPER SCREW CAP FOR THE CLEANOUT OF TRAP WASTELINE AT WEST WALL NORTH & SOUTH CELLAR.Nov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES CEILING CELLAR CENTER.Nov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006A§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT SOFFIT OF STAIRS CELLAR TO BASEMENT PUBLIC HALL.Nov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 2 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS & CEILING BASEMENT REAR APT 2 NORTH ROOM. LOCATED AT APT 2Nov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 6 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING & WALLS ALL ROOMS 2 STY REAR APT 6. , SECTION '' ''Nov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 5 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING & WALLS ALL ROOMS 2 STY FRONT APT 5. LOCATED AT APT 5Nov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COVER OF SCUTTLE OPENING AT ROOF.Nov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 8 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT SASHES, WINDOWS THROUGHOUT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 8, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTHNov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 7 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 7, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 7 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 7, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 2 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT SMOKE STAIN CEILING AND WASLLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT BSMT-APT 2, 1st BSMT-APT FROM WEST AT NORTHNov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 6 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING WALLS AND TRIM IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 6 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR JCEILINGS AND WALLS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTHNov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 6 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING WALLS AND TRIM IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 6 · § 27-2026 ADM CODE RESET, SO AS TO SECURE A PROPER AND TIGHT CONNECTION, THE WATER CLOSET BOWL , IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 4 · SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 6 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALL & CEILING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 6 · § 27-2026 ADM CODE RESET, SO AS TO SECURE A PROPER AND TIGHT CONNECTION, THE WATER CLOSET BOWL LOOSE IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 6 · § 27-2026 ADM CODE RESET, SO AS TO SECURE A PROPER AND TIGHT CONNECTION, THE WATER CLOSET BOWL , IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTHNov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 6 · § 27-2026 ADM CODE RESET, SO AS TO SECURE A PROPER AND TIGHT CONNECTION, THE WATER CLOSET BOWL , IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTHNov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 6 · § 27-2026 ADM CODE RESET, SO AS TO SECURE A PROPER AND TIGHT CONNECTION, THE WATER CLOSET BOWL .. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 6 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT all walls and ceiling IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 4 · SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILINGS WALLS & TRIM IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, APARTMENT AT NORTHNov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE AT PUBLIC HALL, BASEMENTNov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 4 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT THE DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT DOOR AT BOILER ROOMNov 12, 2006
May 17, 2005BApt 3 · § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE LOCATED AT APT 3, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHJun 26, 2005
May 17, 2005BApt 3 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND WALLS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHJun 26, 2005

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