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494 East 138th Street, Bronx, NY 10454

9
DOB Complaints
311
311 Housing Calls
241
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

28
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 28% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 494 East 138th Street

494 East 138th Street is a five-story, 9-unit residential building constructed in 1915, currently owned by Salvatore D’avola. The property has experienced numerous maintenance and compliance issues in recent years, with significant problems persisting into 2025. Most notably, from May to July 2025, multiple violations were documented including plumbing issues with bathtubs/showers, pest infestations, and door-related problems.

The building has a concerning history of heat and hot water problems, with complaints recorded in December 2024 and January 2025, though some were resolved following HPD inspections. The building underwent a serious compliance investigation in late 2023 and 2024, with several active Environmental Control Board violations as of late 2024. These include unauthorized modifications to the building structure, such as illegal apartment conversions, improper gas line installations, and obstructed emergency exit pathways.

Apartment 5C was identified in 2024 as having multiple open violations including electrical outlet issues, pest infestations, and plumbing concerns. The property has also been under continuous rodent control measures, with bait applications recorded throughout 2023 and 2024, and evidence of rat activity noted in April 2024. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations in recent years (with the most recent reports from 2022-2025 showing zero affected units), the building's maintenance history indicates ongoing challenges with basic infrastructure and compliance with housing codes.

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

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Mott Haven.

Building Characteristics

Total units 9
Year built 1915
Total area 9700 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

9
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
241
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
311
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
12
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
15
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
5
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
29
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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494 East 138th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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494 East 138th 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 494 East 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
2025-05-222025-07-09Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-222025-07-09Plumbing-Bathtub/showerEmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-222025-07-09Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-222025-07-09Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-082025-01-11Heat/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 494 East 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
2024-09-05BOpenNone5C§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN DRAIN PIPE AT SINK IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-09-05BOpenNone5C§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC OUTLETS AT NORTH AND EAST WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-09-05BOpenNone5C§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC OUTLET AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-09-05BOpenNone5C§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC OUTLET AT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-09-05BOpenNone5C§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC OUTLET AT NORTH AND WEST WALLS IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 494 East 138th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-22 11:08PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
2025-05-22 11:08UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-05-22 11:08DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2025-05-22 11:08UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2025-01-08 23:17HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 494 East 138th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
24131902025-04-02CLOSEDSpecial Operations Compliance Inspection2025-04-09Oath Violation Served (2025-04-10)
23757742023-09-08CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2023-10-19Partial Vacate Order Served (2023-10-23)
23607892023-02-17CLOSEDSidewalk Shed/Supported Scaffold/Inadequate/Defect/NONE/NO PMT/NO CERT2023-02-18No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-02-18)
23086302020-10-28CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2020-10-30Please See Complaint Number (2020-10-30)
23086292020-10-28CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2020-11-05Oath Violation Served (2020-11-05)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 494 East 138th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-12-11V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2024-02-07V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2024-01-10V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2021-02-03V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 903964972021-02-23
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 494 East 138th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 494 East 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
2025-05-090002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-04-080002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-230002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-01-070002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 494 East 138th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-07-09BAITBait applied
2024-06-17BAITBait applied
2024-06-10BAITBait applied
2024-06-04BAITBait applied
2024-04-29ComplianceRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 494 East 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 494 East 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 494 East 138th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-10-1939097654XNEIGHBORHOOD RENEWAL HOUSCONTRARY TO EXPIRED TCO 210180631T003 -01 & C-OF-O 200753005 WHICH INDICATE 3RD, 4TH, 5TH FLRS AS 2 APTS OCCUPIED AS J2 RESIDENTIAL NON-PROFIT SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS (4 BDRMS). AT TIME OF INSPECTION EACH FLR WACTIVE6250.00.0
2023-10-1939097655HNEIGHBORHOOD RENEWAL HOUSFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. NOTED: AT 1ST FLR COMMON HALLWAY - GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OBSERVED STORED AT INTERIOR STAIRS, OBSTRUCTING CLEAR EXIT PASSAGEWAY., REPAIR AND/OR REPLACEACTIVE3125.00.0
2023-10-1939097656JNEIGHBORHOOD RENEWAL HOUSCONTRARY TO DOB/OFFICIAL RECORDS OBSERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION - KITCHEN AT APT 4A: CREATED & OCCUPIED AS SLEEPING QUARTERS WITH BED CONSUMING 90% OF KITCHEN AREA DIRECTLY NEST TO OPERABLE GAS STOVE AND TV ONACTIVE12500.00.0
2023-10-1939097657LNEIGHBORHOOD RENEWAL HOUSFAILURE TO PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED EXIT PASSAGEWAY. NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION DESIGNATED WINDOWS INSIDE APTS WERE OBSERVED OBSTRUCTED BY A/C & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS INSIDE APTS 4D & 5A; WINDOW UNABLE TO OPEN BECAUSEACTIVE6250.00.0
2023-10-1939097658NNEIGHBORHOOD RENEWAL HOUSW/O A PERMIT. NOTED: AT 3RD, 4TH, & 5TH FLOORS - FULL HEIGHT PARTITION WALLS ERECTED TO SUB-DIVIDE & CREATE ADDL'T APTS. GAS LINES INSTALLED FOR 2 ADDLT'S STOVES PER FLR. WATER & WASTE LINES INSTALLED FOR 2 ADDACTIVE12500.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 494 East 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 494 East 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 494 East 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 494 East 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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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 494 East 138th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 494 East 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 494 East 138th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 494 East 138th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 494 East 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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