A modest record — below the level that usually signals systemic problems. More recorded distress than 72% of 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 6-24-unit residential buildings is 16.3 penalty
points per 10 units; this building carries 51.3. In ZIP 10030, 33% of residential buildings hold an A and
16% grade D or F.
How grades work
this building
A
B
C
Among 46,798 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more
Open with the city right now
Open HPD violations
21 total — 4 class C (immediately hazardous), 12 class B, 5 class A. Oldest open since 1983-02-19.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
Patterns
1 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
13 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Noise (3) · WATER LEAK (3) · PLUMBING (3) · UNSANITARY CONDITION (2) · APPLIANCE (1) · DOOR/WINDOW (1).
Filed construction activity
$370,000 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (5 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
Yes
Built before 1974 (1920)
Yes
Six or more residential units (8)
No
421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll
2 of 3 signals present. This is the classic profile of a rent-stabilized building (pre-1974, 6+ units) — many units in such buildings remain stabilized. 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)
138TH STREET APARTMENTS LLC
Head officer
GIDEON STRYKER
Managing agent
FRIEDMAN MANAGEMENT CORP.
Last registered
2025-08-24
as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration
What the city thinks it's worth
Tax year
City market value
Assessed value
2025
$645,000
$290,250
2026
$614,000
$276,300
2027
$557,000
$250,650
The city's market estimate has fallen
14% 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
Subway
135 St — B C · 450 ft straight-line (about a 2-minute walk) · station accessibility: none 145 St — A B C D · 0.3 mi straight-line (about a 9-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: Frederick Douglass Blvd / W 138 St — M10 · 250 ft
Citi Bike
Frederick Douglass Blvd & W 139 St · 250 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
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.
13 311 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.
Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $1,100,000 on
2018-06-14 (lender: M&t Bank). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
2018-06-14
AL&R $1,100,000 — from 138TH STREET APARTMENTS LLC to M&T BANK
$1,100,000
2018-06-14
Mortgage $1,100,000 — from 138TH STREET APARTMENTS LLC to M&T BANK
$1,100,000
2018-06-14
Deed $1,870,000 — from 313 WEST 138TH STREET REALTY CORP. to 138TH STREET APARTMENTS LLC
$1,870,000
2018-05-30
Sold for $1,870,000
$1,870,000
$233,750
2004-01-30
Deed $596,000 — from GORDON, DOROTHY to MARLOWE, CAROL
$596,000
Ten-year activity
50250
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
31
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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Year
Construction
Enforcement
Housing & tenants
Ownership & money
Health & systems
Total
2017
0
0
6
0
2
8
2018
10
6
5
4
3
28
2019
1
0
2
0
5
8
2020
0
0
2
0
1
3
2021
0
0
4
0
1
5
2022
0
0
7
1
4
12
2023
0
0
7
0
3
10
2024
0
0
1
0
3
4
2025
0
0
2
0
3
5
2026
0
0
29
0
2
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HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM
2026-06-16
HPD class B: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT
2026-06-16
HPD class C: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM N
2026-06-16
HPD class C: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FRO
2026-06-16
HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING TOP ESCHUCHEN PLATE HEAT RISER PIPE AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT CENTER LOCATED A
2026-06-16
HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT
2026-06-16
HPD class C: § 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 MIS
2026-06-16Tenant complaint: WATER LEAK — HEAVY FLOW
2026-06-16HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM
2026-06-16HPD class B: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT
2026-06-16HPD class C: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM N
2026-06-16HPD class C: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FRO
2026-06-16HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING TOP ESCHUCHEN PLATE HEAT RISER PIPE AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT CENTER LOCATED A
2026-06-16HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT
2026-06-16HPD class C: § 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 MIS
2026-05-15Rodent inspection: Passed
2026-04-16311: WATER LEAK — SLOW LEAK
2026-04-16311: APPLIANCE — REFRIGERATOR
2026-04-16Tenant complaint: WATER LEAK — SLOW LEAK
2018-10-24Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION FOR APT #3 @ 1ST FLOOR PER PLAN. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.$45,000
2018-10-24Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION FOR APT #1 @ BASEMENT PER PLAN. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.$45,000
2018-10-19Job filed: CONJUNCTION FILING PLUMBING WORK TYPE FOR INTERIOR RENOVATION FOR APT #4 @ 1ST FLOOR, APT #5 @ 2ND FLOOR, APT #7 & #8 @ 3RD FLOOR PER PLAN. NO CHA$40,000
2018-10-16ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35344379K ISSUED ON 08-30-18 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1$625
2018-10-16ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35344382L ISSUED ON 08-30-18 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1$625
2018-08-30ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.NO FIRE STOPPINGPER 712.3;27-345.NOTED:UPON INSPECTION OF APT#1 @ BASEMENT O$2,530
2018-08-30ECB CLASS - 1 violation: WORK W/O A PERMIT. NOTED:UPON INSPECTION PERMIT#123533122 ISSUED FOR RENOVATING APT#4 AT 1ST FL, APT#5 AT 2ND FL AND APT#7 AND 8 A$1,600
2018-08-28311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Permit - None
2018-08-28DOB complaint, category ?
2018-08-20311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2018-08-07Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION FOR APT #4 @ 1ST FLOOR, APT #5 @ 2ND FLOOR, APT #7 & #8 @ 3RD FLOOR PER PLAN. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.$120,000
2018-08-07Job filed: INTERIOR RENOVATION FOR APT #4 @ 1ST FLOOR, APT #5 @ 2ND FLOOR, APT #7 & #8 @ 3RD FLOOR PER PLAN. NO CHANGE OF USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.$120,000
2018-08-07Permit EW — ISSUED
2018-08-06311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2018-07-10DOB complaint, category ?
2018-06-14AL&R $1,100,000 — from 138TH STREET APARTMENTS LLC to M&T BANK$1,100,000
2018-06-14Mortgage $1,100,000 — from 138TH STREET APARTMENTS LLC to M&T BANK$1,100,000
2018-06-14Deed $1,870,000 — from 313 WEST 138TH STREET REALTY CORP. to 138TH STREET APARTMENTS LLC$1,870,000
2018-05-30Sold for $1,870,000$1,870,000
2018-04-02Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-02-16Boiler inspection
2018-01-18Eviction executed (4)
2018-01-11Boiler inspection — defects found
2017
2017-12-16311: Water System — Excessive Water In Basement (WEFB)
2017-12-16311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2017-11-09HPD 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
2017-01-03Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2016
2016-10-27HPD 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
2016-09-20Rodent inspection: Passed
2015
2015-12-29Rodent inspection: Passed
2015-10-19311: Rodent — Rat Sighting
2015-10-02HPD 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
2015-08-09311: Noise - Residential — Loud Talking
2015-02-03HPD 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
2013-11-05HPD class B: § 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNS
2013-09-23Rodent inspection: Passed
2012
2012-09-04City emergency repair (OMO): apt. 5: at bathroom :- trace, and abate the source of concealed water leak from above apartment over the ceiling. (make $799
2012-08-09HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT
2012-08-09HPD class B: § 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW A
2012-08-09HPD class C: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK ABOVE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5, 2nd S
2011-12-22HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AND OR MAKE OPERABLE LOWER WINDOW SASH IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT
2011-12-14Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2011-12-14Tenant complaint: GENERAL — DOORS
2011-12-13HPD litigation: Tenant Action
2011-12-12311: HEATING — HEAT
2011-12-12311: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION — DOORS
2011-12-12311: HEATING — HEAT
2011-12-12311: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION — WINDOWS
2011-12-12Tenant complaint: GENERAL — WINDOWS
2011-12-12Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2011-12-12Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2011-12-12Tenant complaint: GENERAL — DOORS
2011-12-12HPD class B: § 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNS
2011-12-12HPD class A: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT UPPER SASH AT 2ND WINDOW FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTM
2011-12-10311: HEATING — HEAT
2011-12-10311: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION — DOORS
2011-12-10311: HEATING — HEAT
2011-12-10311: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION — WINDOWS
2011-12-10Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2011-12-10Tenant complaint: GENERAL — DOORS
2011-12-10Tenant complaint: GENERAL — WINDOWS
2011-12-10Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2011-12-07311: HEATING — HEAT
2011-12-07311: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION — WINDOWS
2011-12-07311: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION — DOORS
2011-12-07Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2011-12-07Tenant complaint: GENERAL — WINDOWS
2011-12-07Tenant complaint: GENERAL — DOORS
2011-12-03311: HEATING — HEAT
2011-12-03Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2011-12-01311: HEATING — HEAT
2011-12-01Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2011-11-30311: HEATING — HEAT
2011-11-30Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2011-11-23311: HEATING — HEAT
2011-11-23Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2011-11-17311: PLUMBING — RADIATOR
2011-11-17311: HEATING — HEAT
2011-11-17Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2005-05-27HPD class B: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE .. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 6
2005-05-27HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOW LOWER SASH IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 6, 3rd STORY,
2005-05-27HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AIR VENT IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 6, 3rd STORY
2005-05-27HPD class B: § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORT
2005-05-27HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE KNOB AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORT
2004-02-22Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2004-02-21Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2004-02-21Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2004-02-18Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2004-02-18HPD class C: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM, CELLAR
2004-02-17Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2004-02-14Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2004-02-13DOB violation LL6291:
2004-02-06Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2004-02-02Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2004-01-30Deed $596,000 — from GORDON, DOROTHY to MARLOWE, CAROL$596,000
2003
2003-12-16DEEDO — from MARLOWE, CAROL to 313 WEST 138TH STREET REALTY CORP.
2003-03-19DOB violation LL6291:
2001
2001-09-23HPD class A: § 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPE
2001-09-23HPD class A: § 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX ,
1997
1997-09-16DOB violation LL6291:
1997-08-18HPD class A: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE POP-UP BARREL WASTE AT BATHTUB BATHROOM 2 STY NORTH APT 6. , SECTION '' ''
1996
1996-02-14HPD class A: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BALANCE AT WINDOWS AT EAST & WEST ROOMS 2 STY NORTH APT 4. , SECTION '' ''
1995
1995-08-29DOB violation LL6291:
1994
1994-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1994-02-24Mortgage satisfied — from GORDON, DOROTHY to CARVER FEDERAL SAVINGS LOAN ASSOCIATION
1993
1993-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1983
1983-12-09HPD class B: D26-20.08,20.09 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RU
1983-05-13HPD class B: D26-21.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE 3 EXTRA SPRINKLER HEADS AND SUITABLE WRENCH FOR EMERGENCY PURPOSES AT O.S.Y. VALVE OF SPRINKLER IN ACCORDANCE WIT
1983-05-13HPD class A: D26-20.08,20.09 ADM CODE FILE CERTIFICATION OF SATISFACTORY INSTALLATION OF SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH H.P.D. RULES AND REGUL
1983-02-19HPD class C: D26-17.10 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO H
1980
1980-06-02Deed — from CARVER FED S/L ASSN to GORDON, DOROTHY
1980-06-02Mortgage — from GORDON, DOROTHY to CARVER FED S/L ASSN
1979
1979-11-26Deed — from ONEILL, ROBERT P; CAROLINA SECRTS ETAL to CARVER FDRL S/L ASSOC
1972
1972-02-01Mortgage — from CAROLINA SECURITIESCORP to CARVER FDRL S/L ASSOC
1970
1970-02-02Deed — from PACHECO, DORIS to CAROLINA SECURITIESCORP