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135 West 138th Street, Manhattan, NY 10030

4
DOB Complaints
15
311 Housing Calls
7
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

96
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 96% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 135 West 138th Street

135 West 138th Street is a 5-story, 25-unit residential building constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Scott Metzner. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with the most recent complaint recorded in December 2024, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. The building has also faced challenges with rodent activity, with multiple complaints from 2024 showing a pattern of sightings and violations, though recent inspections in 2025 passed without issues.

A significant cluster of maintenance requests was recorded in September 2024, including emergency situations involving plumbing and door/window concerns, along with various non-emergency issues related to flooring, lighting, and cabinetry. Currently, there are several open violations on record, including a December 2024 citation regarding an illegal electromagnetic lockset at the building entrance, and multiple violations related to Apartment 3A from September 2024 concerning mold, floor damage, bathroom ceiling issues, and various repair needs. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of heating system issues, building security concerns, and various code violations related to pressure inspections.

However, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years, according to the mandatory reporting requirements. The property has experienced recurring issues with timely completion of required inspections and filings, as evidenced by multiple violations related to external low-pressure inspections between 2018 and 2023, though some were ultimately dismissed. Recent rodent inspections in 2025 have shown improved conditions, passing without any reported activity.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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135 West 138th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Harlem.

Building Characteristics

Total units 25
Year built 1910
Total area 29520 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

4
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
7
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
15
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
3
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
5
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 135 West 138th St, New York, NY 10030
  • 133 West 138th St, New York, NY 10030
  • 129 West 138th St, New York, NY 10030
  • 131 West 138th St, New York, NY 10030
  • 135 West 138th St, New York, NY 10030
  • 133 West 138th St, New York, NY 10030
  • 129 West 138th St, New York, NY 10030
  • 131 West 138th St, New York, NY 10030
  • 135 West 138th St, New York, NY 10030
  • 133 West 138th St, New York, NY 10030
  • 129 West 138th St, New York, NY 10030
  • 131 West 138th St, New York, NY 10030

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135 West 138th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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135 West 138th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
Tax abatement found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered Found

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 135 West 138th 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
2024-12-232024-12-28Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-09-102024-09-18General-CabinetNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-09-102024-09-18Appliance-RefrigeratorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-09-102024-09-18Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyCLOSE
2024-09-102024-09-18Flooring/stairs-FloorNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 135 West 138th 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
2024-12-27COpenNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING ELECTRO MAGNETIC LOCKSET AT BUILDING ENTRANCE DOORNone
2024-12-27BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE SECURITY BY MEANS OF A HEAVY DUTY LOCK AND LATCH SET AT BUILDING ENTRANCE2025-01-27T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-23CCloseNoneNone§ 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, AT BULKHEAD DOOR, 5TH STORY PUBLIC HALL STAIR AT 2nd ALL PUBLIC AREAS FROM NORTH2024-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-16BCloseNone3A§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCES AT LOWER SASH AT FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 5th ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2024-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-16BCloseNone3A§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BASE CABINET AT SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 135 West 138th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-12-23 12:47HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-08-16 09:56Day CareDay Care FacilityClosedDOHMH
2024-08-15 20:35RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2024-08-13 08:09RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2023-04-17 04:27SmokingSmoking ViolationClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 135 West 138th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16189922022-09-27CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2022-09-28No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-09-28)
16166012022-08-22CLOSEDTenant Safety Inspection2022-08-12No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-08-22)
15006422019-02-01CLOSEDSEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit2019-02-04Please See Complaint Number (2019-03-19)
14986852019-01-07CLOSEDSEP – Professional Certification Compliance Audit2020-04-21Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2020-04-27)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 135 West 138th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2025-08-04
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2025-04-16
2023-06-30V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2025-04-16
2023-06-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2025-04-16
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 135 West 138th 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 135 West 138th 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
2024-12-240002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-12-240002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-12-240002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-050002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-12-050002022-11-012023-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 135 West 138th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-06-10InitialPassed
2024-12-13CompliancePassed
2024-09-26InitialRat Activity
2024-06-07InitialPassed
2023-12-06InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 135 West 138th 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 135 West 138th 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 135 West 138th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-05-1735643347X131 WEST 138 ST ASCLP/PREFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER ILLUMINATION FOR EXITS,EXIT DISCHARGES & PUBLIC CORRIDORS PER BC1006.1;27-381 AT 1ST FL RMNO-3 NEAR EXIT DOOR.1 EXIT SIGN & 1 EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT IS NOT OPERATRESOLVE625.00.0
2022-05-1735643348H131 WEST 138ST ASCLP/PRESEXIT DOOR NOT SELFCLOSING PROPERLY ATOI.@1FL RM2 1EXIT DOOR,@1FL RM3 1EXIT DOOR NOT SELFCLOSING PROPERLY @BSMT LEVEL EXIT TO 138ST 1EXIT DOOR NOT SELFCLOSING PROPERLY ATOI WHEN TESTED.REPAIR &OR REPLACE EXIT DORESOLVE625.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 135 West 138th 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)
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 135 West 138th 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 135 West 138th 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 135 West 138th 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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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 135 West 138th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 135 West 138th 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.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 135 West 138th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 135 West 138th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 135 West 138th 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.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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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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