Manhattan · Block 1987 · Lot 15 · 10027

537 West 133 Street

6 floors · 36 apartments · 19,872 sq ft · built 1905 · class C1 · owner of record: 537-39 West 133rd St

50open violations
$11,424ECB/OATH penalties owed
18HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
46dto Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle)

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2026
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 9 is on the 2026 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 46 days
Due this year
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 46 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 46 days
Annual
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: 2025-07-16 (Accepted). Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 46 days
1 of 1 without an accepted 2026 report yet
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 62 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 290 days
Registered through 2027-09-01

Open violations

ECB / OATH (4) · $11,424 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Oct 23, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED STEEL FRAME SHORING WAS ERECTED IN THE REAR YARD OF BUILDING (537 WEST 133RD) TO SUPPORT RETAINING WALL AT EXPOSURE 3. THERE'S NO RECORDS IN DOB FOUND SHOWING PERMITS WERE OBTAIN
#39164550Z
Jan 8, 2026
DEFAULT
$5,174
Oct 23, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED RETAINING WALL IS IN BAD CONDITION AND NEED REPAIRS. MULTIPLE HOLES AND MISSING STONES SEEN THROUGHOUT THE WALL. SHORING WAS ERECTED BECAUSE WALL WAS BULGING., REPAIR AND/OR REPL
#39164564J
Jan 8, 2026
DEFAULT
$6,250
Jan 9, 2009Construction CLASS - 3
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG WALL(S) AND/OR APPURTENANCES. NOTED: AT THE REAR YARD RETAINING WALL AT THE NORTH PROPERTY LINE REPAIRS HAVE NOT BEEN MADE TO IT AFTER SHORING WAS INSTALLED/ERECTED AS PER ( ) DEC
#34758359R
Apr 29, 2010
DEFAULT
$0
Sep 30, 2008Construction CLASS - 3
"STOP ALL WORK".WORK W/O PERMIT.WORK NOTED:AT REAR OF PREMISES ERECTEDRETAINING WALL SHORING (STEEL FRAME) EXPOSURE #3.REMEDY:OBTAIN PERMIT OR RESTORE TO PRIOR LEGAL CONDITIONS.
#34709212L
Apr 29, 2010
DEFAULT
$0
DOB (9)
IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 30, 2025ZONING
STRUCTURAL STABILITY INSPECTION REQUIRING AN ENGINEER'S REPORT OF THE RETAINING WALL AT THE REAR YARD OF 537 WEST 133RD STREET. ENGINEERING REPORT MUST BE SUBMITTED TO MANHATTAN CONSTRUCTION ENFORCEMENT (MNCONSTENF@BUILDINGS.NYC.GOV) WITHIN 5 DAYS OF THIS VIOLATION.
#25-02445
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 30, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#42758
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 20, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#43462
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 25, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#04284
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 15, 2014LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
#05361
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Mar 1, 2013LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT
#02582
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Sep 30, 2008CONSTRUCTION

#0909VP
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 9, 2008IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY

#214/08
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 19, 2007LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#02530
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (6)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jun 30, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 20, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Apr 25, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2022 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
May 15, 2014Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Mar 1, 2013Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Jan 19, 2007Boiler LL6291
Active
HPD (31) · C 18 · B 2 · A 11
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
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
Feb 26, 2025AApt 18 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 18, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTJun 1, 2025
Feb 26, 2025BApt 2 · § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... BETWWEN 10 AND 30 SQ FT AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTApr 2, 2025
Feb 26, 2025AApt 18 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 18, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTJun 1, 2025
Jan 16, 2019BApt 14 · § 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... AT CEILING , APPROX. 4 SQ. FT. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 14, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTFeb 20, 2019
Jan 16, 2019AApt 13 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING , IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 13, 3rd STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTHApr 21, 2019
Jan 16, 2019AApt 14 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING, IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 14, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTApr 21, 2019
Aug 23, 2013CApt 10 · § 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 1; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 10, 2nd STORY, 1st APASep 20, 2013
Aug 23, 2013CApt 10 · § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING KEY OPERATED LOCK AT DOOR TO FIRE ESCAPE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 10, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTAug 31, 2013
Jul 1, 2008AD26-20.08 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX SIGN MISSING 1 STY PUBLIC HALL.Oct 4, 2008
Jul 1, 2008CD26-17.10 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDING'S HEATING SYSTEM 1 STY PUBLIC HALL NEAR MAILBOXES AND AT DOOR TO BOILER ROOM.Jul 7, 2008
Jul 28, 2006AApt 1 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRICAL SWITCH COVER 1 STY SOUTHWEST APT 1 KITCHEN. , SECTION '' ''Nov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006A§ 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPERINTENDENT, JANITOR OR HOUSEKEEPER.Nov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006A§ 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES 1 STY PUBLIC HALL.Nov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006A§ 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE BUILDING.Nov 12, 2006
Jul 28, 2006A§ 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR FRAME MISSING.Nov 12, 2006
Jun 1, 1999C§ 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES 1 STY PUBLIC HALL.Jun 21, 1999
Nov 20, 1990CApt 19 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT 4 STY SOUTH APT 19 WEST WALL WEST ROOM SUAREZ NO PHONE ER1. , SECTION '' ''Dec 10, 1990
Apr 18, 1989CApt 25 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT 5 STY FRONT APT 25 MARTOS 926 3544 ER1. , SECTION '' ''May 8, 1989
Aug 16, 1988CApt 19 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT WALLS CEILINGS WOOD TRIMS & RISERS 4 STY SOUTH APT 19 CENTER & WEST ROOMS GENARA-SUAREZ NO PHONE ER1. LOCATED AT APT 19Sep 5, 1988
Aug 16, 1988CApt 10 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT CEILINGS WALLS WOODWORK & TRIMS 2 STY NORTHEAST APT 10 LIPSCOMB 368 2132 ER1. , SECTION '' ''Sep 5, 1988
Aug 16, 1988CApt 10 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT WALLS WOODWORK & TRIMS 2 STY NORTHEAST APT 10 BATHROOM LIPSCOMB 368 2132 ER1. , SECTION '' ''Sep 5, 1988
Aug 16, 1988CApt 10 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT WEST WALL WOODWORK & TRIMS 2 STY NORTHEAST APT 10 SOUTH ROOM LIPSCOMB 368 2132 ER1. , SECTION '' ''Sep 5, 1988
Aug 16, 1988CApt 10 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT EAST WALL CEILINGS & WOODWORK 2 STY NORTHEAST APT 10 CENTER ROOM LIPSCOMB 368 2132 ER1. , SECTION '' ''Sep 5, 1988
Aug 16, 1988CApt 10 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT WALLS CEILING & TRIM 2 STY NORTHEAST APT 10 LIPSCOMB 368 2132 ER1. , SECTION '' ''Sep 5, 1988
Aug 16, 1988CApt 7 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT CEILING & WOOD TRIM 2 STY SOUTH APT 7 CENTER ROOM FELICIANO NO PHONE ER1. , SECTION '' ''Sep 5, 1988
Aug 16, 1988CApt 7 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT WOOD TRIMS 2 STY SOUTH APT 7 EAST ROOM FELICIANO NO PHONE ER1. , SECTION '' ''Sep 5, 1988
Aug 16, 1988CApt 19 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT WALLS CEILINGS WOOD TRIMS & RISERS 4 STY SOUTH APT 19 KITCHEN GENARA-SUAREZ NO PHONE ER1. LOCATED AT APT 19Sep 5, 1988
Aug 16, 1988CApt 19 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT WALLS & WOOD TRIMS 4 STY SOTUH APT 19 BATHROOM GENARA-SUAREZ NO PHONE ER1. LOCATED AT APT 19Sep 5, 1988
Aug 16, 1988CApt 7 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT CEILINGS & WALLS 2 STY SOUTH APT 7 KITCHEN WEST ROOM & BATHROOM FELICIANO NO PHONE ER1. , SECTION '' ''Sep 5, 1988
Aug 16, 1988CApt 19 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT WOOD TRIMS 4 STY SOUTH APT 19 GENARA-SUAREZ NO PHONE ER1. LOCATED AT APT 19Sep 5, 1988

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