Manhattan · Block 1736 · Lot 23 · 10037

37 West 138 Street

6 floors · 24 apartments · 14,688 sq ft · built 1938 · class C1 · owner of record: Nyc Housing Preservation And Development

69open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
13HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
47dto Bedbug annual filing

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Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 47 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 47 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 63 days
Annual
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

Sep 1, 2027
in 291 days
Registered through 2027-09-01
Gas piping inspection (2028 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2028
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 10 is on the 2028 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2028
in 778 days
Next cycle year 2028
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-09-23 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (6)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Aug 30, 2023Construction CLASS - 3
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE#1, WINDOW A/C UNITS ON FLOORS 2 AND 4 ARE MISSING SUPPORT BRACKETS, REPAIR AND OR REPLACE; REPAIR/REPLACE
#39093740Y
Oct 20, 2023
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Nov 24, 2021Construction CLASS - 2
AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED CRACKS & LOOSE STAIRWELL STONE STEPS ON 1ST, 4TH & 5TH FLOOR LEVEL AND TEMPORARY TAPPED WITH CLEAR SCOTCH TAPE. ALSO OBSERVED WOODEN STAIR HANDRAILS ARE LOOSE ON 2ND & 4TH FLOOR L
#39051684N
Dec 13, 2021
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Nov 19, 2021Boilers CLASS - 2
FOUND WEIL MCLAIN BOILER IN OPERABLE AND NOR REGISTERED WITH DOB, FOUND EXPOSED WIRING, HW CIRCULATOR NOT PROPERLY SUPPORTED, FESH AIR LOUVER CLOGGED, AIR GAP AND DISCHARGE PIPE MISSING AT BACK FLOW PREVENTER,
#39051449N
Dec 13, 2021
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Mar 8, 2019Boilers CLASS - 2
WEIL MCLAIN LGB7-780,000 BTUS BOILER NOT REGISTERED. VIOLATION ISSUED 7/25/17 VIOLATION #32091060R UNREGISTERED.
#32098904J
Jun 13, 2019
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Mar 8, 2019Boilers CLASS - 1
B154, 51. CEASE USE A.O. SMITH HOT WATER HEATER LEAKING WATER-MODEL BTR 154-118. DO NOT OPERATE HEATER UNTIL ALL HAZARDOUS CONDITION ARE IMMEDIATEL CORRECTED AND DOB IS NOTIFIED TO REINSPECT TO LIFT CEASE US
#32098905L
Jun 13, 2019
POP/IN-VIO
$0
Jul 25, 2017Boilers CLASS - 2
FOUND WEIL MCLAIN LGB7 780,000 BTU'S BOILER UNREGISERED AND OPERATING.REGISTER BOILER AN DCORRECT ANY VIOLATING CONDITIONS AND SUBMIT CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION.
#32091060R
Oct 19, 2017
POP/IN-VIO
$0
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HPD (63) · C 13 · B 44 · A 6
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Dec 26, 2007BApt 2B · § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJan 30, 2008
Dec 26, 2007BApt 2B · § 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHJan 30, 2008
Jul 30, 2007BApt 6D · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOW (COUNTER BALANCE) IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHSep 3, 2007
Jul 30, 2007BApt 6D · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE INOPERABLE INTERCOM SYSTEM IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHSep 3, 2007
Jul 30, 2007CApt 6D · § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 6D, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHAug 5, 2007
Jul 28, 2006AApt 2 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS 1 STY FRONT WEST APT 2 KITCHEN. , SECTION '' ''Nov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 10 · D26-20.05 ADM CODE PROVIDE A LOCK AND KEY TO THE ENTRANCE DOOR OF DWELLING UNIT AND, IF A CL A MULTIPLE DWELLING, ALSO CHAIN DOOR GUARD MISSING 3RD STY FRONT WEST APT 10. LOCATED AT APT 10Nov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006A§ 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE FLOORS ALL STYS AT PUBLIC HALLNov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 2 · D26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS AND CEILING AND WOODWORK AT 1 STY FRONT WEST APT 2 THROUGHOUT. , SECTION '' ''Nov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006A§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MAILBOX 1 STY PUBLIC HALL.Nov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 4 · D26-12.01 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS CEILINGS AND WOODWORK 1ST STY REAR WEST APT 4 BATHROOM KITCHEN AND FRONT ROOM. , SECTION '' ''Nov 12, 2006
Jul 14, 1992BApt 23 · § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS WASHBASIN BATHROOM 6 STY NORTH APT 23. , SECTION '' ''Aug 31, 1992
Jul 14, 1992BApt 23 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DAMPNESS PENETRATING CEILING BATHROOM 6 STY NORTH APT 23. , SECTION '' ''Aug 31, 1992
Jul 14, 1992BApt 23 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING KITCHEN NORTH WALL BATHROOM 6 STY NORTH APT 23. , SECTION '' ''Aug 31, 1992
May 7, 1991BApt 23 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AT NORTH ROOM 5 STY NORTHEAST APT 23. , SECTION '' ''Jun 24, 1991
May 7, 1991BApt 23 · § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE WATER SUPPLY PIPE HOT WATER SUPPLY LINE AT KITCHEN 5 STY NORTHEAST APT 23. , SECTION '' ''Jun 24, 1991
May 7, 1991BApt 23 · § 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE & ROACHES AT KITCHEN 5 STY NORTHEAST APT 23. , SECTION '' ''Jun 24, 1991
May 7, 1991BApt 23 · § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS BATHTUB AT BATHROOM 5 STY NORTHEAST APT 23. , SECTION '' ''Jun 24, 1991
May 7, 1991BApt 23 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS & CEILING AT KITCHEN & BATHROOM 5 STY NORTHEAST APT 23. , SECTION '' ''Jun 24, 1991
May 7, 1991BApt 23 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOISTURE PENETRATING WALLS & CEILING AT CENTER SOUTH & FRONT ROOM 5 STY NORTHEAST APT 23. , SECTION '' ''Jun 24, 1991
Mar 26, 1991BApt 23 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DAMPNESS PENETRATING CEILING & WALLS AT BATHROOM & KITCHEN 5 STY NORTHEAST APT 23. LOCATED AT APT 23May 13, 1991
Mar 26, 1991BApt 23 · § 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE & ROACHES THRU OUT 5 STY NORTHEAST APT 23. LOCATED AT APT 23May 13, 1991
Mar 26, 1991BApt 23 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING & WALLS THRU OUT 5 STY NORTHEAST APT 23. LOCATED AT APT 23May 13, 1991
Mar 26, 1991CApt 23 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING HOT WATER WASHBASIN BATHROOM & KITCHEN SINK 5 STY NORTHEAST APT 23 ER1. LOCATED AT APT 23Apr 15, 1991
Mar 26, 1991BApt 23 · § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE 5 STY NORTHEAST APT 23. LOCATED AT APT 23May 13, 1991
Mar 26, 1991BApt 23 · § 27-2045, 2046 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING 5 STY NORTHEAST APT 23. LOCATED AT APT 23May 13, 1991
Mar 26, 1991C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING GLASS LOWER SASH WINDOWS 1 TO 2 & 4 TO 5 STYS PUBLIC HALL STAIRS ER1.Apr 15, 1991
Mar 26, 1991C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING GLASS LOWER SASH WINDOWS 2 TO 3 & 3 TO 4 STYS PUBLIC HALL STAIRS ER1.Apr 15, 1991
Dec 11, 1990C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING MISSING GLASS LOWER SASH WINDOW TO 2 STY PUBLIC HALL STAIRS.Dec 31, 1990
Dec 11, 1990C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING MISSING GLASS LOWER SASH WINDOW 3 TO 4 STY PUBLIC HALL STAIRS.Dec 31, 1990
Mar 6, 1990BApt 3 · § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING 1 STY REAR EAST APT 3 PONDER. , SECTION '' ''Apr 23, 1990
Mar 6, 1990BApt 3 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS & CEILING THRU OUT 1 STY REAR EAST APT 3. , SECTION '' ''Apr 23, 1990
Mar 6, 1990BApt 3 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR AT PRIVATE HALLWAY 1 STY REAR EAST APT 3. , SECTION '' ''Apr 23, 1990
Mar 6, 1990BApt 3 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CONCEALED CEILING LEAK AT KITCHEN & BATHROOM 1 STY REAR EAST APT 3. , SECTION '' ''Apr 23, 1990
Dec 5, 1989B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOW GLASS BOTTOM SASH 1 STY 4 TO 5 STY & 5 TO 6 STY PUBLIC HALL.Jan 22, 1990
Dec 5, 1989BApt 21 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AT BATHROOM 6 STY SOUTHEAST APT 21. LOCATED AT APT 21Jan 22, 1990
Dec 5, 1989BApt 21 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CONCEALED CEILING BATHROOM 6 STY SOUTHEAST APT 21. LOCATED AT APT 21Jan 22, 1990
Dec 5, 1989BApt 21 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS KITCHEN FRONT ROOM & PRIVATE HALLWAY 6 STY SOUTHEAST APT 21. LOCATED AT APT 21Jan 22, 1990
Dec 5, 1989BApt 21 · § 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE & ROACHES KITCHEN 6 STY SOUTHEAST APT 21. LOCATED AT APT 21Jan 22, 1990
Dec 5, 1989B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ENTRANCE DOOR 1 STY VESTIBULE 1 STY PUBLIC HALL.Jan 22, 1990
Sep 29, 1987BApt 2 · § 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE AND ROACHES 1 STY FRONT WEST APT 2 APT THROUGHOUT. , SECTION '' ''Nov 16, 1987
Sep 29, 1987BApt 2 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AND OR MAKE OPERABLE MORTISE LOCKING ASSEMBLY 1 STY FRONT WEST APT 2 ENTRANCE DOOR. , SECTION '' ''Nov 16, 1987
Sep 29, 1987CApt 2 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CEILING WATER LEAK 1 STY FRONT WEST APT 2 KITCHEN ER1. , SECTION '' ''Oct 19, 1987
Sep 29, 1987CApt 2 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING 1 STY FRONT WEST APT 2 KITCHEN ER1. , SECTION '' ''Oct 19, 1987
Sep 29, 1987BApt 2 · § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES 1 STY FRONT WEST APT 2 KITCHEN AND BATHROOM. , SECTION '' ''Nov 16, 1987
Aug 4, 1987BApt 2 · D26-13.03 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE AND ROACHES AT 1ST STY FRONT WEST APT 2 KITCHEN. , SECTION '' ''Sep 21, 1987
Aug 4, 1987CApt 2 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CONCEALED LEAK AT CEILING 1 STY FRONT WEST APT 2 KITCHEN ER1. , SECTION '' ''Aug 24, 1987
Aug 4, 1987BApt 2 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AT 1 STY FRONT WEST APT 2 KITCHEN. , SECTION '' ''Sep 21, 1987
Aug 4, 1987BApt 2 · D26-20.08 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR INOPERATIVE AT 1 STY FRONT WEST APT 2 J WHEELER. , SECTION '' ''Sep 21, 1987
Jun 3, 1985BApt 10 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR EAST WALL PRIVATE HALL 3RD STY FRONT WEST APT 10. LOCATED AT APT 10Jul 21, 1985
Jun 3, 1985CD26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING SLATE TREAD 2ND DOWN FROM TOP 2 STY INTERMEDIATE LANDING TO 3 STY PUBLIC HALL STAIRS ER1.Jun 23, 1985
Jun 3, 1985CD26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS LOWER SASH 3 TO 4 STY PUBLIC HALL STAIRS WINDOW ER1.Jun 23, 1985
Jun 3, 1985CApt 10 · D26-17.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES KITCHEN AND BATHROOM 3 STY FRONT WEST APT 10 ER1. LOCATED AT APT 10Jun 23, 1985
Jun 3, 1985BApt 10 · D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE 3RD STY FRONT WEST APT 10. LOCATED AT APT 10Jul 21, 1985
Aug 22, 1983CApt 4 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING LOOSE AND HANGING 1 STY NORTH WEST APT 4 BATHROOM ER1. , SECTION '' ''Sep 11, 1983
Aug 22, 1983BApt 4 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FURNITURE AND PAPER STORED IN PRIVATE HALL 1 STY NORTH WEST APT 4 OBSTRUCTING 1 MEANS OF EGRESS. , SECTION '' ''Oct 9, 1983
Aug 22, 1983BApt 4 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALL UNDER SINK 1 STY NORTH WEST APT 4 KITCHEN. , SECTION '' ''Oct 9, 1983
Aug 22, 1983BApt 4 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING CEILING AND WALLS 1 STY NORTH WEST APT 4 FRONT WEST ROOM. , SECTION '' ''Oct 9, 1983
Aug 22, 1983BApt 4 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS 1 STY NORTH WEST APT 4 BATHROOM. , SECTION '' ''Oct 9, 1983
Jul 18, 1983BApt 4 · D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALL BEHIND SINK 1ST STY REAR WEST APT 4 KITCHEN. , SECTION '' ''Sep 4, 1983

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