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138 East 96th Street, Manhattan, NY 10128

7
DOB Complaints
31
311 Housing Calls
17
Housing Violations
2
Permits

Risk Assessment

94
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 94% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 138 East 96th Street

The five-story New Law Tenement at 138 East 96th Street, owned by Laurence Ginsberg and built in 1925, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years, particularly regarding heat and hot water systems. The building has faced repeated heating issues in late 2024, with multiple complaints filed between December 23 and December 31, 2024, though inspections were unable to confirm the conditions due to access issues. The property had several plumbing and maintenance violations documented in July 2024, including issues with floors, walls, and unsanitary conditions involving pests, with specific violations noted in apartment 2E related to plumbing, flooring, and wall maintenance.

More recently, in June 2025, emergency complaints regarding paint/plaster and mold issues were filed and closed. The building also has active ECB violations from 2023 related to occupancy without valid certificates, concerning unauthorized unit modifications, including splitting apartments. Historical records show recurring issues with the boiler system, with complaints in 2019 and 2022, though no violations were found at those times.

The property has demonstrated some improvements in rodent control, passing inspections in 2023 and 2025, though there were failures noted in 2024 and 2023 showing rat activity. While bedbug issues were reported in 2022-2023, recent filings from 2023-2024 indicate no current infestations. The recent issuance of emergency maintenance complaints and active ECB violations suggests ongoing regulatory compliance challenges, particularly regarding building modifications and maintenance standards.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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138 East 96th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Upper East Side.

Building Characteristics

Total units 17
Year built 1925
Total area 14870 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

7
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
17
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
31
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
5
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
5
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
2
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 138 East 96th St, New York, NY 10128
  • 1484 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128

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138 East 96th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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138 East 96th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 138 East 96th Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-06-122025-06-21Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-122025-06-21Paint/plaster-WallEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-312025-01-03Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-232024-12-29Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-272024-12-29Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 138 East 96th Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-07-26CCloseNone2E§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-07-26BCloseNone2E§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-07-26BCloseNone2E§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERMAMIC TILES AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-07-26BCloseNone2E§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING UPPER ESCUTCHEON PLATE AT RISER PIPE ON NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-07-26ACloseNone2E§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION RISER PIPE AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 138 East 96th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-12-31 16:07HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-12-27 22:59HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-12-23 11:13HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-07-02 17:04UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2024-07-02 17:04PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 138 East 96th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16928842025-04-10CLOSEDFence – NONE/Inadequate/Illegal2025-05-05Complaint Referred To Department Of Transportation (dot) (2025-05-05)
16444682023-07-31CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2023-08-10Oath Violation Served (2023-08-10)
16444692023-07-31CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2023-08-10Oath Violation Served (2023-08-10)
16444662023-07-31CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2023-08-10Oath Violation Served (2023-08-10)
16430202023-07-13CLOSEDFailure to Maintain2023-07-14Oath Violation Served (2023-07-19)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 138 East 96th Street.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 138 East 96th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 138 East 96th Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-100002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-291102022-11-012023-10-31
2023-04-110002021-11-012022-10-31
2023-04-040002021-11-012022-10-31
2023-04-040002021-11-012022-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 138 East 96th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-05-27InitialPassed
2024-11-15CompliancePassed
2024-09-24InitialFailed for Other R
2023-12-05CompliancePassed
2023-10-05InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 138 East 96th Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 138 East 96th Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 138 East 96th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-08-1039092313PEAST 96TH STREET CO ALGINBUILDING OCCUPIED WITHOUT A VALID CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. OBSERVED TCO # 120597540T003 EXPIRED 07/11/2013 FOR WORK UNDER APPLICATION #120597540. BUILDING OCCUPIED WITH NO C OF O ON FILE., OBTAIN A VALID CERTIACTIVE2500.00.0
2023-08-1039092311LEAST 96TH STREET CO ALGINALTERED/ CHANGED BUILDING OCCUPIED WITHOUT A VALID CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. OBSERVED APPLICATION # 121110387 ISSUED TO SPLIT APARTMENT #4S ON 4TH FLOOR INTO 2 APARTMENT UNITS, INSTALL PARTITIONS & PLUMBING FIXACTIVE2500.00.0
2023-08-1039092316KEAST 96TH STREET CO ALGINALTERED/ CHANGED BUILDING OCCUPIED WITHOUT A VALID CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. OBSERVED APPLICATION # 103964186 ISSUED TO SPLIT APARTMENT 2-S AT REAR OF 2ND FLOOR INTO 2 1-BEDROOM APARTMENTS. NO C OF O ON FILE.,ACTIVE2500.00.0
2023-07-1439090555ZEAST 96TH STREET CO ALGINFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN A CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER. OBSERVED 1ST FL SUPERMARKET W/ DAMAGED VINYL TILE FLOORING AND SUBFLOORING. MISSING ACOUSTIC CEILING TILES AND LOOSE GRID. AT CEL LVL CRACKED SECTION OFACTIVE1250.00.0
2021-06-1839043060PEAST 96TH STREET CO ALGINFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: UPON INSPECTION LOCATION IS A GROUND LEVEL SUPERMARKET. OBSERVED IN SUPERMARKET THE FLOOR HAS DETERIORATED, SEVERAL TILES ARE BROKEN AND MISSING A SECTIONRESOLVE310.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 138 East 96th Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 138 East 96th Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 138 East 96th Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 138 East 96th Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 138 East 96th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 138 East 96th Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 138 East 96th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 138 East 96th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 138 East 96th Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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