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203 West 138 Street · Manhattan · BBL 1020240028 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP0
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE A

The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 100% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 0. In ZIP 10030, 33% of residential buildings hold an A and 16% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
C

Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

No current HPD flags in the latest weekly snapshot: no open violations, no pending litigation, no active vacate orders, and not in the Alternative Enforcement Program.

Patterns

No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

What 311 hears from this address

9 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Curb Condition (3) · Illegal Parking (2) · Illegal Fireworks (1) · Illegal Dumping (1) · Noise (1) · Sidewalk Condition (1).

Filed construction activity

$708,771 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (6 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively the owner maintains the building. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1891)
NoSix or more residential units (1)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

1 of 3 signals present. Only a partial profile — stabilization is possible but less likely. The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

Registered with HPD — the names behind the building

Registered owner(s)NY OAKLAND LLC
Head officerANDREW KANE
Managing agentPinnacle City Living
Last registered2025-09-22

as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$3,194,000 $191,640
2026$2,898,000 $173,880
2027$2,525,000 $151,500

The city's market estimate has fallen 21% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Hurricane evacuation zone 6 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

Subway135 St — B C · 0.2 mi straight-line (about a 6-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
135 St — 2 3 · 0.2 mi straight-line (about a 6-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
BusNearest boarding stop: Adam C Powell Blvd / W 138 St — M2 · 200 ft
Citi BikeAdam Clayton Powell Blvd & W 138 St · 250 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

203 West 138 Street

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Anything elseAnything else

9 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

The landlord's report card

Managed by PINNACLE CITY LIVING — 137 buildings, 2,810 units. Grades across the portfolio: A35 · B41 · C46 · D14 · F1. See the whole portfolio

BuildingBoroughUnitsGrade
63 Wall Street MN476 A
67 Wall Street MN331 A
200 East 82 Street MN230 A
280 East 161 Street BX204 D
1533 Third Avenue MN131 A
200 Montague Street BK121 A
39-40 30 Street QN103 A
1975 Madison Avenue MN93 A
1105 Jerome Avenue BX79 A
2363 Southern Boulevard BX72 B
180 East 93 Street BK70 B
117 Kent Avenue BK62 A
820 Jackson Avenue BX61 B
103 East 165 Street BX54 C
101 East 165 Street BX54 D
972 Leggett Avenue BX46 B
951 Anderson Avenue BX45 B
35 Claver Place BK44 A
814 Amsterdam Avenue MN44 A
953 Anderson Avenue BX42 C
321 East 69 Street MN40 A
1140 Woodycrest Avenue BX35 B
39 West 8 Street MN34 A
280 East 91 Street BK31 B
951 Woodycrest Avenue BX28 B
121 West 116 Street MN22 C
206 East 87 Street MN20 B
538 Hudson Street MN18 A
426 West 48 Street MN18 C
985 2 Avenue MN16 B
440 Amsterdam Avenue MN10 A
372 West 127 Street MN10 C
2109 Fredrick Douglass Bl MN9 B
2095 Fredrick Douglass Bl MN9 C
151 East 82 Street MN7 B
119 Powers Street BK3 C
170 South 4 Street BK3 D
221 2 Avenue MN3 B
308 Clermont Avenue BK3 B
101 Macon Street BK3 D
223 East 59 Street MN3 F
274 Lafayette Avenue BK3 B
20 Lefferts Place BK2 B
44A Eldert Street BK2 C
1076 Decatur Street BK2 B
698 St Marks Avenue BK2 D
843 Prospect Place BK2 B
185 Hart Street BK2 D
2001 5 Avenue MN2 C
1226 Putnam Avenue BK2 C
360 West 123 Street MN2 C
103 Greene Avenue BK2 C
1456 Dean Street BK2 A
113 Schaefer Street BK2 A
722 St Nicholas Avenue MN2 D
1148 Sterling Place BK2 A
891 Knickerbocker Avenue BK2 B
738A Madison Street BK2 D
96 Decatur Street BK2 C
211 Powers Street BK2 A

showing 60 of 137 buildings

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $2,000,000 on 2026-04-07 (lender: M&t Bank) (recorded via MERS). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2026-04-07Deed $2,500,000 — from NY OAKLAND LLC to WITMER, COREY ALLEN; WITMER, PERRY $2,500,000
2026-04-07Mortgage $2,000,000 — from WITMER, COREY ALLEN; WITMER, PERRY to M&T BANK; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS $2,000,000
2026-04-01Sold for $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $2,500,000
2016-05-19Deed $1,790,000 — from CHARLES BOLLING, AS ADMINISTRATOR; ESTATE OF JOHN L. BOLLING to PARRAMATTA LLC $1,790,000
2016-04-27Sold for $1,790,000 $1,790,000 $1,790,000
2007-05-31Mortgage $20,218 — from BOLLING, JOHN M.D. to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA $20,218
2007-05-31Agreement $766,000 — from BOLLING, JOHN M.D. to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA $766,000
2007-04-18Mortgage $50,000 — from BOLLING, JOHN M.D. to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, F.A. $50,000
2005-10-19Mortgage $749,999 — from BOLLING, JOHN MD to INFINITY MORTGAGE $749,999
2005-02-04Mortgage $600,000 — from BOLLING, MD, JOHN to SMI MORTGAGE $600,000
2003-04-16Mortgage $47,200 — from BOLLING, JOHN to JP MORGAN CHASE BANK $47,200
2002-02-27Mortgage $380,165 — from BOLLING, JOHN M.D.; BOLLING M.D., JOHN to TRAVELERS BANK & TRUST, FSB $380,165
1999-03-18Mortgage $88,200 — from BOLLING, JOHN to CHASE MANHATTAN BANK $88,200
1999-03-18Mortgage $289,800 — from BOLLING, JOHN to CHASE MANHATTAN BANK $289,800
1994-01-04Mortgage $240,000 — from MCGARY, JAMES A to CHASE MANHATTAN BANKNA $240,000

Ten-year activity

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ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
20179002314
20189132116
2019102036
2020002103
2021110215
2022000011
2023003249
2024002024
2025003025
20260055212
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The last 12 months — 12 records

DateRecord
2026-09-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-06-05311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2026-05-07311: Curb Condition — Broken Curb
2026-04-15311: Sidewalk Condition — Sidewalk Violation
2026-04-07Deed $2,500,000 — from NY OAKLAND LLC to WITMER, COREY ALLEN; WITMER, PERRY
2026-04-07Mortgage $2,000,000 — from WITMER, COREY ALLEN; WITMER, PERRY to M&T BANK; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS
2026-04-07PAT — from WITMER, COREY ALLEN to WITMER, PERRY
2026-04-03311: Curb Condition — Broken Curb
2026-04-01Sold for $2,500,000
2026-03-10Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-02-06311: Curb Condition — Broken Curb
2026-01-23LDMK — from NYC LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION

The full timeline

2026
2026-09-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-06-05311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2026-05-07311: Curb Condition — Broken Curb
2026-04-15311: Sidewalk Condition — Sidewalk Violation
2026-04-07Deed $2,500,000 — from NY OAKLAND LLC to WITMER, COREY ALLEN; WITMER, PERRY$2,500,000
2026-04-07Mortgage $2,000,000 — from WITMER, COREY ALLEN; WITMER, PERRY to M&T BANK; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS$2,000,000
2026-04-07PAT — from WITMER, COREY ALLEN to WITMER, PERRY
2026-04-03311: Curb Condition — Broken Curb
2026-04-01Sold for $2,500,000$2,500,000
2026-03-10Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-02-06311: Curb Condition — Broken Curb
2026-01-23LDMK — from NYC LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION
2025
2025-09-23311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2025-09-04Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-03-07Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-03-06311: Noise — Noise: Alarms (NR3)
2025-01-23311: Illegal Dumping — Removal Request
2024
2024-12-27Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-09-06Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-07-04311: Illegal Fireworks — N/A
2024-03-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2023
2023-10-04311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2023-09-06Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-05-24Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2023-03-31Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2023-03-17311: Rodent — Condition Attracting Rodents
2023-03-17311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2023-03-09Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-01-06RPTT&RET — from US MASTERS RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY (USA) FU to US MASTERS 2 LLC
2023-01-06RPTT&RET — from US MASTERS 2 LLC to USM 3 LLC
2022
2022-05-18Rodent inspection: Passed
2021
2021-04-30Rodent inspection: Passed
2021-03-08FDNY inspection (STRUC_INT_3)
2021-02-22Certificate of occupancy Final
2021-01-22Deed — from USM ASSET TRUST SERIES 7; USM ASSET TRUST SERIES 7 to NY OAKLAND LLC; NY OAKLAND LLC
2021-01-22Deed — from USM ASSET TRUST SERIES 7; USM ASSET TRUST SERIES 7 to NY OAKLAND LLC; NY OAKLAND LLC
2020
2020-11-19Deed transfer (nominal price)
2020-01-14311: SAFETY — WINDOW GUARD BROKEN/MISSING
2020-01-14Tenant complaint: SAFETY — WINDOW GUARD BROKEN/MISSING
2019
2019-07-30Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-06-15311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2019-04-15Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-04-01311: Rodent — Condition Attracting Rodents
2019-02-15Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-02-15Permit AL — ISSUED
2018
2018-12-10311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RG Missed Recycling Paper
2018-10-31HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2018-09-26DOB complaint, category ?
2018-09-06Permit EW — ISSUED
2018-08-14Job filed: ALTERATION OF FREESTANDING MASONRY IN REAR YARD (OSP) TO ACCOMMODATE ACCESSORY OFF STREET PARKING - INSTALL NEW LENGTHS OF WALL, CIP SLAB ON GRADE, &a$20,800
2018-08-14Job filed: ALTERATION OF FREESTANDING MASONRY IN REAR YARD (OSP) TO ACCOMMODATE ACCESSORY OFF STREET PARKING - INSTALL NEW LENGTHS OF WALL, CIP SLAB ON GRADE, &a$20,800
2018-07-26Deed — from PENRITH URF LLC to USM ASSET TRUST - SERIES 7
2018-07-05311: Damaged Tree — Branch or Limb Has Fallen Down
2018-06-21Deed transfer (nominal price)
2018-05-09Permit AL — ISSUED
2018-04-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-03-23Permit EW — ISSUED
2018-03-23Permit EW — ISSUED
2018-01-03Permit EW — ISSUED
2018-01-03Permit EW — ISSUED
2018-01-03Permit EW — ISSUED
2017
2017-12-18Job filed: MODERATE RENOVATION OF EXISTING ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING TO ADD A NEW STAIR TO ROOF, OPERABLE SKYLIGHT AND USABLE ROOF DECK AND OBTAIN VALID CE$21,600
2017-12-18Job filed: MODERATE RENOVATION OF EXISTING ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING TO ADD A NEW STAIR TO ROOF, OPERABLE SKYLIGHT AND USABLE ROOF DECK AND OBTAIN VALID CE$21,600
2017-10-26CERT — from FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
2017-10-26ZONE — from PENRITH URF LLC
2017-10-17Permit PL — ISSUED
2017-10-13Permit EW — ISSUED
2017-10-13Permit EQ — ISSUED
2017-10-13Permit EW — ISSUED
2017-08-30Permit EW — ISSUED
2017-08-15Job filed: MODERATE RENOVATION OF EXISTING ONE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH NEW PARTITIONS, NEW FINISHES, NEW BATHROOM AND KITCHEN, NEW HVAC. NO PROPOSED CHANGE IN OCC$584,355
2017-08-15Job filed: ALTERATION TYPE II APPLICATION BEING FILED FOR INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF EXISTING SELECT PARTITIONS, DOORS, WINDOWS, AND PLUMBING FIXTURES.$39,616
2017-07-10Rodent inspection: Passed
2017-06-19Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity
2017-04-17Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2016
2016-12-07Deed — from PARRAMATTA LLC to PENRITH URF LLC
2016-11-14Deed transfer (nominal price)
2016-09-28Rodent inspection: Passed
2016-07-14Mortgage satisfied — from BOLLING, JOHN MD to SERIES 2007-HY7; SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC.; INFINITY MORTGAGE; LASALLE BANK NA, AS
2016-05-19Deed $1,790,000 — from CHARLES BOLLING, AS ADMINISTRATOR; ESTATE OF JOHN L. BOLLING to PARRAMATTA LLC$1,790,000
2016-05-17Mortgage satisfied — from M.D, JOHN B to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
2016-04-27Sold for $1,790,000$1,790,000
2015
2015-12-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2015-01-16Rodent inspection: Passed
2014
2014-12-29Rodent inspection: Passed
2014-01-26311: HEATING — HEAT
2014-01-26311: GENERAL — MOLD
2014-01-26Tenant complaint: GENERAL — MOLD
2014-01-26Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2014-01-24311: HEATING — HEAT
2014-01-24Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2014-01-17311: HEATING — HEAT
2014-01-17311: GENERAL — MOLD
2014-01-17311: GENERAL — MOLD
2014-01-17Tenant complaint: GENERAL — MOLD
2014-01-17Tenant complaint: GENERAL — MOLD
2014-01-17Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2014-01-07311: GENERAL — MOLD
2014-01-07311: GENERAL — MOLD
2014-01-07Tenant complaint: GENERAL — MOLD
2014-01-07Tenant complaint: GENERAL — MOLD
2013
2013-12-25311: HEATING — HEAT
2013-12-25311: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION — MOLD
2013-12-25Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2013-12-25Tenant complaint: GENERAL — MOLD
2013-12-14311: HEATING — HEAT
2013-12-14Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2013-12-04311: HEATING — HEAT
2013-12-04Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2013-09-05Rodent inspection: Passed
2013-07-30Mortgage assigned — from FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATIO
2013-07-23311: General Construction/Plumbing — Egress - Doors Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means
2013-07-23311: Building/Use — SRO - Illegal Work/No Permit/Change In Occupancy/Use
2013-07-23311: NONCONST — SMOKE-DETECTOR
2013-07-23DOB complaint, category ?
2013-07-23DOB complaint, category ?
2013-07-23Tenant complaint: NONCONST — SMOKE DETECTOR
2012
2012-09-13Mortgage assigned — from FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
2012-06-13Rodent inspection: Passed
2011
2011-04-12Rodent inspection: Passed
2010
2010-03-24Rodent inspection: Passed
2007
2007-05-31Mortgage $20,218 — from BOLLING, JOHN M.D. to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA$20,218
2007-05-31Agreement $766,000 — from BOLLING, JOHN M.D. to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA$766,000
2007-05-31SUBM — from WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, F.A. to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK
2007-04-18Mortgage $50,000 — from BOLLING, JOHN M.D. to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, F.A.$50,000
2006
2006-04-17Mortgage satisfied — from BOLLING, JOHN MD to SMI MORTGAE
2005
2005-10-19Mortgage assigned — from INFINITY MORTGAGE, A NEW JERSEY CORPORAT to LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY
2005-10-19Mortgage $749,999 — from BOLLING, JOHN MD to INFINITY MORTGAGE$749,999
2005-04-04Mortgage satisfied — from BOLLING MD, JOHN to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
2005-02-04Mortgage $600,000 — from BOLLING, MD, JOHN to SMI MORTGAGE$600,000
2005-02-01Mortgage satisfied — from BOLLING, AKA JOHN M.D.; BOLLING, JOHN M.D. to TRAVELERS BANK & TRUST, FSB; FORMERLY KNOWN AS TRAVELERS BANK & TRUST; CITICORP TRUST BANK
2003
2003-04-16Mortgage $47,200 — from BOLLING, JOHN to JP MORGAN CHASE BANK$47,200
2002
2002-08-20Mortgage satisfied — from BOLLING, JOHN to CHASE MANHATTAN BANK
2002-07-10Mortgage satisfied — from BOLLING, JOHN to CHASE MANHATTAN BANK
2002-02-27Mortgage $380,165 — from BOLLING, JOHN M.D.; BOLLING M.D., JOHN to TRAVELERS BANK & TRUST, FSB$380,165
1999
1999-05-27WSAT — from MCGARY, JAMES A. to CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, N.A. THE
1999-03-18Mortgage $88,200 — from BOLLING, JOHN to CHASE MANHATTAN BANK$88,200
1999-03-18Mortgage $289,800 — from BOLLING, JOHN to CHASE MANHATTAN BANK$289,800
1999-03-18Deed — from MCGARY, JAMES A. to BOLLING, JOHN M.D.
1995
1995-08-16Mortgage assigned — from CHASE MANHATTAN BANK to MELLON MORTGAGE COMPANY
1994
1994-03-04Mortgage assigned — from CHASE MANHATTAN BANK to CHASE HOME MORTGAGECORP
1994-01-04Deed — from MURPHY, MARTHA A. to MCGARY, JAMES
1994-01-04REL — from DEPARTMENT/ HPD to MURPHY, MARTHA
1994-01-04Mortgage $240,000 — from MCGARY, JAMES A to CHASE MANHATTAN BANKNA$240,000
1994-01-04Mortgage satisfied — from MURPHY, MARTHA to CITY NEW YORK
1991
1991-07-31Mortgage satisfied — from MURPHY, MARTHA to CHASE MANHATTAN BK,N.A.
1990
1990-12-21SAGE — from CITY OF NEW YORK HPD
1987
1987-07-14Agreement — from HPD to CHASE MANHATTAN BANK
1987-07-14Mortgage $103,465 — from MURPHY, MARTHA to CITY OF NEW YORK$103,465
1987-07-14Mortgage $125,000 — from MURPHY, MARTHA to CHASE MANHATTAN BANK$125,000
1987-07-14Deed — from CITY OF NEW YORK to MURPHY, MARTHA
1981
1981-04-17Deed — from COMMISSIONER FNCE NYC to CITY OF NEW YORK
1970
1970-11-25Deed — from CURLEY, ALMA Z to CURLEY, CLARENCE B
1970-08-04Mortgage — from 203 W 138 ST CORP to CURLEY, CLARENCE B
1970-08-04Deed — from CURLEY, CLARENCE B to 203 W 138 ST CORP
1970-03-16Deed — from CURLEY, ALAM Z to CURLEY, CLARENCE B

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