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628 West 138th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

3
DOB Complaints
0
311 Housing Calls
22
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 628 West 138th Street

The three-story, six-unit building at 628 West 138th Street in Hamilton Heights, owned by MVC 138th Street LLC, has a complex compliance history dating back to its 1920 construction. Recent inspections from 2024-2025 show no major outstanding issues, with the most recent rodent inspections passing and the building successfully filing its mandatory annual bedbug reports with zero infestation cases recorded between 2017 and 2023.

However, several significant concerns emerged between 2018-2021, particularly regarding the sprinkler system, which was found to have unauthorized modifications in 2018 including newly installed piping and heads, with similar issues recurring in 2021 resulting in Environmental Control Board violations and penalties. The building experienced multiple heating and hot water issues in 2018 affecting apartments 2R and 3F, along with several maintenance code violations related to unsanitary garbage storage in 2021.

The property underwent conversion to Class A status and has demonstrated ongoing maintenance efforts, though with some work done without proper permits in 2018 related to both plumbing and bathroom installations. The building has maintained compliance with rodent control measures, consistently passing inspections since 2017, with only one recorded instance of rat activity in May 2024. While the building's recent history marks an improvement in overall maintenance and compliance, the pattern of violations related to the sprinkler system and plumbing issues in 2018-2021, along with sporadic problems with garbage storage, suggests periodic challenges with building systems and maintenance standards.

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

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Hamilton Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1920
Total area 2460 sq ft
Floors 3
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER CONVERTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
22
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
0
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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628 West 138th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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628 West 138th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not 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 628 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
2021-12-222021-12-24Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2021-07-272021-07-29Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2018-09-122018-09-13Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 628 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
2023-03-16ACloseNoneNone(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.None
2022-02-16ACloseNoneNone(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.None
2021-12-23BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2050 ADM CODE SEAL IN OPEN POSITION THE O.S.Y. VALVE OF THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CELLAR2022-01-25T00:00:00.000Z
2019-06-15BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2050 ADM CODE PROVIDE A PIECE OF GARDEN HOSE 10 FEET IN LENGTH WITH FEMALE COUPLING AND A 10 QUART PAIL ON PREMISES TO TEST SPRINKLER SYSTEM. AT PUBLIC HALL, 3rd STORY2019-07-18T00:00:00.000Z
2019-06-15BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS YARD2019-07-18T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 628 West 138th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 628 West 138th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15779222021-07-27CLOSEDSprinkler System – Inadequate2021-08-23Oath Violation Served (2021-08-24)
14893902018-09-11CLOSEDSprinkler System – Inadequate2018-09-11Oath Violation Served (2018-09-12)
14894172018-09-11CLOSEDPlumbing Work – Illegal/No Permit (also Sprinkler/Standpipe)2018-09-11Oath Violation Served (2018-09-12)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 628 West 138th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2018-12-12V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONMZX VIOLATION WAS DISMISSED IN BIS2019-01-28
2018-12-12V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONYUM VIOLATION 35315836Y HAS BEEN LPOWERED TO A CLASS 22019-01-29
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 628 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 628 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
2024-03-150002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-04-180002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-190002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-02-260002019-11-012020-10-31
2019-01-170002017-11-012018-11-30
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 628 West 138th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-05-21InitialPassed
2024-11-29InitialPassed
2024-06-24CompliancePassed
2024-05-22InitialRat Activity
2023-11-21InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 628 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 628 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 628 West 138th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-08-2339046448PMVC 138 STREET LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLAINT MANNER I OBSERVED IN BASEMENT SPRINKLER HEADS COVERED IN PAINT, REPAIR AND/REPLACERESOLVE312.00.0
2018-09-1135315836YMVC 138 STREET LLCWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTIION AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS ON THE ABOVE DATE I OBSERVED IN CELLAR .FLOOR TO 3RD FLOOR NEWLY INSTALLED SPRINKLER PIPING AND SPRINKLER HEADS INSTALLED WITHOUT ANY PERMITRESOLVE1250.00.0
2018-09-1135315837XMVC 138 STREET LLCWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS ON TEH ABOVE DATE I OBSERVED IN CELLAR A 3 PIECE BATHROOM,SINK TOILET AND SHOWER INSTALLED WITHOUT PERMIT. REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMIT OR RESTORERESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 628 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)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 628 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 628 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 628 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 628 West 138th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 628 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 628 West 138th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 628 West 138th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 628 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.

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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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