The city's published records show little recorded distress here in the last three years. Less recorded distress than 58% 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 11.7. In ZIP 11206, 43% of residential buildings hold an A and
17% 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
39 total — 10 class C (immediately hazardous), 25 class B, 4 class A. Oldest open since 1993-03-05.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
Patterns
No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.
2 bedbug-infested unit(s) reported in filings over the last three years.
What 311 hears from this address
8 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Noise (3) · Illegal Parking (2) · Lead (1) · Dead Animal (1) · Encampment (1).
Filed construction activity
No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. 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 (6)
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)
137 MONTROSE INC
Head officer
WING C LAM
Managing agent
N/A
Last registered
2025-07-10
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
$1,400,000
$630,000
2026
$1,680,000
$756,000
2027
$2,016,000
$907,200
The city's market estimate has risen
44% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
Building systems
Heating fuel
NATURALGAS
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.
1 street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints at this address since
2020 (0 in the last three years).
Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps
(cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.
Getting around
Subway
Montrose Av — L · 0.2 mi straight-line (about a 5-minute walk) · station accessibility: none Lorimer St — J M · 0.3 mi straight-line (about an 8-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: Montrose Av / Manhattan Av — B60 · 200 ft
Citi Bike
Scholes St & Manhattan Ave · 500 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.
8 311 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 N/A —
414 buildings, 1,724 units. Grades across the portfolio: A126 · B87 · C146 · D40 · F10.
See the whole portfolio
Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $75,000 on
1987-10-22 (lender: Great Eastern 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
2006-02-14
Deed $985,000 — from WU, FRANK; WU, BING to HENDRY PROPERTY LLC
$985,000
1987-10-22
Mortgage $75,000 — from WU, BING TSAN; WU, FRANCES to GREAT EASTERN BANK
$75,000
1986-01-02
Mortgage $100,000 — from CHEN, AN-LO to ASIA BANK N.A.
$100,000
Ten-year activity
20100
2017
2018
15
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Housing & tenantsHealth & systems
Show as table
Year
Housing & tenants
Health & systems
Total
2017
1
2
3
2018
2
1
3
2019
14
1
15
2020
4
1
5
2021
2
1
3
2022
11
2
13
2023
5
1
6
2024
6
1
7
2025
5
1
6
2026
1
2
3
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2013-03-01DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT
2013-03-01DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT
2013-03-01DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT
2013-03-01DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT
2013-03-01DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT
2013-03-01DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2011 INSPECTION REPORT
2012
2012-07-25Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-06-27Rodent inspection: Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2009
2009-09-25Permit EW — ISSUED
2009-09-25Permit PL — ISSUED
2009-01-01DOB violation LL6291:
2008
2008-01-03DOB violation LL6291:
2007
2007-01-19DOB violation LL6291:
2006
2006-08-28Permit EW — ISSUED
2006-08-23Job filed: LEGALIZE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING DAMAGE WOOD JOISTS & FLOOR WITH W12X35 " I" BEAMS, METAL DECK W/WIRE MESH AND 4" CONCRETE FINISH FOR 1st $18,000
2006-08-23Job filed: LEGALIZE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING DAMAGE WOOD JOISTS & FLOOR WITH W12X35 ' I' BEAMS, METAL DECK W/WIRE MESH AND 4' CONCRETE FINISH FOR 1st $18,000
2006-07-25ECB Non-Hazardous violation: FAIL TO MAINT ADEQ HOUSEKEEP NOTE: BASEMNT 3STORY & COMM SPACE ACCUM CONSTRUCT MATERIAL EXIST, CONSIST WOOD STRUCT MEMBER, PLASTE$500
2006-04-24Deed — from HENDRY PROPERTY LLC to 137 MONTROSE, INC.
2006-03-30Job filed: REMOVE THE EXIST'G BOILER , HOT WATER HEATER ,CAP & REMOVE THE EXIST'G OIL TANKS. INSTALL 7 GAS BOILERS , 7 HOT WATER HEATERS AND ENLARGE THE EXI$33,000
2006-03-30Job filed: REMOVE THE EXIST'G BOILER , HOT WATER HEATER ,CAP & REMOVE THE EXIST'G OIL TANKS. INSTALL 7 GAS BOILERS , 7 HOT WATER HEATERS AND ENLARGE THE EXI$33,000
2006-03-30Job filed: REMOVE THE EXIST'G BOILER , HOT WATER HEATER ,CAP & REMOVE THE EXIST'G OIL TANKS. INSTALL 7 GAS BOILERS , 7 HOT WATER HEATERS AND ENLARGE THE EXI$33,000
2006-02-14Deed $985,000 — from WU, FRANK; WU, BING to HENDRY PROPERTY LLC$985,000
2006-02-14PAT — from WU, FRANK to WU, BING
2005
2005-12-14Tenant complaint: HEATING — HEAT RELATED
2000
2000-03-14Deed — from WU, JEAN-SHING SUN to WU, FRANKLIN S; WU, BING
2000-03-14PAT — from WU, JEN SHING; WU, JEAN-SHING to WU, FRANCES
1999
1999-08-05Mortgage satisfied — from WU, FRANCES; WU, BING TSAN to GREAT EASTERN BANK
1998
1998-05-04DOB violation LL6291:
1994
1994-02-22HPD class C: SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM CELLAR DOOR LOCKED
1994-02-22HPD class C: SECTION 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES KITCHEN AND BATHROOM 4 STY WEST APT 4L LOCATED AT APT 4L
1994-02-16HPD class C: SECTION 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES KITCHEN AND BATHROOM 4 STY SOUTH APT 4R LOCATED AT APT 4R
1994-02-16HPD class C: SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM CELLAR DOOR LOCKED
1994-02-01HPD class C: SECTION 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES KITCHEN AND BATHROOM 4 STY EAST APT 4R , SECTION '' ''
1994-02-01HPD class C: SECTION 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES KITCHEN AND BATHROOM 4 STY WEST APT 4L LOCATED AT APT 4L
1994-01-28HPD class C: SECTION 27-2029 ADM CODE DEVICE PRESENT ON CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM WHICH IS CAPABLE OF CAUSING AN OTHERWISE OPERABLE SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERA
1994-01-28HPD class C: SECTION 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES KITCHEN & BATHROOM 4 STY EAST APT 4R. LOCATED AT APT 4R
1993
1993-09-20HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOWER SASH WEST WINDOW 4 STY APT 4R KITCHEN. , SECTION '' ''
1993-09-20HPD class A: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT DOOR ENTRY BATHROOM 4 STY APT 4R. , SECTION '' ''
1993-09-20HPD class B: SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION HOT WATER SUPPLY PIPE VALVE WASHBASIN 4 STY APT 4R. , SECTION '' ''
1993-09-20HPD class B: SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR INOPERATIVE 4 STY APT 4R FERNANDEZ. , SECTION '' ''
1993-09-20HPD class A: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET WASHBASIN BASE 4 STY APT 4R. , SECTION '' ''
1993-09-16Deed — from WU, BING TSAN; WU, FRANCES to WU, JEAN-SHING SUN
1993-09-16PAT — from WU, JEAN-SHING SUN to WEI, I-FUANG C
1993-08-16DOB violation LL6291:
1993-07-28Agreement — from GREAT EASTERN BANK to WU, BING TSANG; WU, FRANCES
1993-06-24HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE IMPROPERLY COUNTER BALANCED SPRING EAST LOWER WINDOW SASH KITCHEN 3 STY EAS
1993-06-24HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF UNOPENABLE CABINET DOORS 3 STY EAST APT 3L KITCHEN SINK. , SECTION '
1993-06-24HPD class C: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF RODENTS FECES KITCHEN 3 STY EAST APT 3L. , SECTION '' ''
1993-03-05HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR LOCKING DEVICE ENTRANCE 4 STY EAST APT 4R. , SECTION '
1993-03-05HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FRAMES AND SASHES WINDOWS THRU OUT 4 STY EAST APT 4R. , SECTION '' ''
1993-03-05HPD class C: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING IN DANGER OF COLLAPSING 2 ST
1993-03-05HPD class A: SECTION 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE
1993-03-05HPD class B: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE AND ROACHES THRU OUT 4 STY WEST APT 4L. LOCATED AT APT 4L
1993-03-05HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING MARBLE DOOR SILL ENTRANCE DOOR TO VESTIBULE.
1993-03-05HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS 2 STY EAST APT 2R BATHROOM. ,
1993-03-05HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE WASHBASIN BATHROOM 3 STY EAST APT 3R. , SECTION '' ''
1993-03-05HPD class B: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN EVIDENCE OF MICE & ROACHES 2 STY EAST APT 2R THRU OUT. , SECTION '' ''
1993-03-05HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILINGS THRU OUT 2 STY EAST APT 2R.
1993-03-05HPD class B: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE AND ROACHES THRU OUT 3 STY EAST APT 3R. LOCATED AT APT 3R
1993-03-05HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILINGS AND WALLS THRU OUT 3 STY EA
1993-03-05HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE FAUCET COMBINATION SINK KITCHEN 3 STY EAST APT 3R. LOCATED AT APT 3R
1993-03-05HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILINGS AND WALLS THRU OUT 4 STY EA
1993-03-05HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROV
1993-03-05HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE FRONT 2 STY EAST APT 2R. LOCATED AT APT 2R
1993-03-05HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AND OR MAKE OPERABLE LIGHT FIXTURES OVER KITCHEN SINK 4 STY EAST APT 4L , S
1993-03-05HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AND OR MAKE OPERABLE HOT AND COLD WATER SHUT OFF VALVE KITCHEN SINK 4 STY A
1993-03-05HPD class A: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT DOOR BATHROOM 4 STY EAST APT 4R. , SECTION '' ''
1993-03-05HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOW FRAMES & SASHES KITCHEN 3 STY EAST APT 3R. , SECTION '' ''
1993-03-05HPD class B: SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE AND ROACHES THRU OUT 4 STY EAST APT 4R. , SECTION '' ''
1993-03-05HPD class B: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE FRONT & REAR 3 STY EAST APT 3R. LOCATED AT APT 3R
1993-03-05HPD class B: SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR BY CLOSING SO AS TO BE GAS TIGHT ALL OPENINGS IN THE WASTEPIPE WASHBASIN 3 STY EAST APT 3R. LOCATED AT APT 3
1988
1988-03-08Mortgage satisfied — from CHEN, AN-LO to ASIA BANK NA
1987
1987-10-22Mortgage $75,000 — from WU, BING TSAN; WU, FRANCES to GREAT EASTERN BANK$75,000
1987-10-22Deed — from CHEN, AN LO to WU, FRANCES; WU, BING TSAN
1986
1986-01-02Deed — from JOURNET, PABLO; JOUNET, ESTHER to CHEN, AN LO
1986-01-02Mortgage $100,000 — from CHEN, AN-LO to ASIA BANK N.A.$100,000
1979
1979-03-19Deed — from ZINNANTI LAURA to JOURNET PABLO; JOURNET ESTHER
1979-03-19Mortgage — from JOURNET ESTHER; JOURNET PABLO to ZINNANTI STEPHEN; ZINNANTI LAURA
1967
1967-08-25Mortgage — from ZINNANTI LAURA to V LAROSA & SONS INC
1967-08-25Deed — from V LAROSA & SONS INC to ZINNANTI LAURA