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131 West 137 Street, Manhattan — Grade F | OpenStoop

131 WEST 137 STREET, Manhattan

Building Health Grade: F (10/100)

Year Built: 1935 · Units: 21

131 West 137 Street

Manhattan · 10030

High confidence

F

0

Severe issues on record

131 West 137 Street is a walkup apartment building built in 1935 in Manhattan with 21 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 34 open Class C hazardous violations and a recurring pattern of habitability complaints (heat, electric, elevator, mold, lead, boiler, or unsanitary conditions) among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 2,163 records across 25 public data sources, benchmarked against similar large prewar residential buildings in NYC.

↓ Getting worse

vs. neighborhood (10030)4th percentile

Worse than 96% of 880 buildingszip avg 68

Tenant Harassment Finding on Record

HPD confirmed a finding of tenant harassment against this building's owner with a $10,050 penalty. See the for details.

Alerts

Open Critical Violations

This building has unresolved Class C (immediately hazardous) violations that require urgent repair.

Chronic Habitability Complaints

This building has a recurring pattern of complaints in at least one habitability category — heat/hot water, electric, elevator, mold, lead, boiler, or unsanitary conditions (3+ within 12 months in a single category).

Severe Heat/Hot Water Crisis

10+ heat or hot water complaints filed in the past year. Tenants are likely experiencing ongoing outages.

Unresolved Critical Violation

The owner failed to comply with a Class C (immediately hazardous) violation order. This indicates willful neglect.

HPD Legal Action

The city's Housing Preservation department has taken legal action against this building's owner.

Recent Highlights

Recent building issues that are most worth noticing.

Key Statistics

503

Housing Violations→

(70 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

5.8x neighborhood avg

34

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

6.3x neighborhood avg

4

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

Below average

440

Building Complaints→

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

4.6x neighborhood avg

8

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1935

Built 91 years ago

Violations by Year

Total: 512 violations · Peak: 75 in 2018

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Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Sep 13, 2018

Agreement — $10,404,049

Recorded

CRFN: 2018000306086

Apr 18, 2016

Transfer Tax

Recorded

CRFN: 2016000133738

Aug 26, 2015

Subordination of Mortgage

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000296293

Jul 28, 2015

Agreement

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000257979

Jul 28, 2015

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000257977

Jul 28, 2015

Mortgage — $5,355,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000257996

Jul 28, 2015

Agreement

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000257995

Jul 28, 2015

Mortgage — $28,638,094

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000257989

Jul 28, 2015

Agreement

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000257998

Jul 28, 2015

Mortgage — $16,161,648

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000257991

Jul 28, 2015

Subordination of Mortgage

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000257994

Jul 28, 2015

Agreement — $3,871,839.1

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000257973

Jul 28, 2015

Agreement

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000257997

Jul 28, 2015

Mortgage — $2,702,066

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000257974

Jul 28, 2015

Spreading Agreement — $2,702,066

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000257993

Jul 28, 2015

Agreement

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000257988

Jul 28, 2015

Deed Transfer — $5,000,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000257987

Jul 28, 2015

Mortgage — $455,004

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000257992

Jul 28, 2015

Mortgage — $5,306,906

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000257990

Jul 28, 2015

Mortgage — $1,169,773.1

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000257975

Jun 12, 2015

Agreement

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000201615

Feb 9, 2011

Agreement

Recorded

CRFN: 2011000046149

Oct 18, 1999

Agreement

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

ASST - $0

Recorded

Date unknown

ASST - $0

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

DEED - $0

Recorded

No tax liens found for this property.

Litigation History

Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.

Dec 3, 2025

Tenant Action — GENESIS Y15 OWNERS LLC,VPH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

PENDING

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: PENDING

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 3, 2025

Oct 27, 2025

Tenant Action — GENESIS Y15 OWNERS LLC,VPH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Oct 27, 2025

Jul 28, 2025

Tenant Action/Harrassment — GENESIS Y15 OWNERS LLC ⚠️ After Inquest

PENDING

Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment

Case Status: PENDING

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jul 28, 2025

Harassment Finding: After Inquest

Finding Date: 10/23/2025

Penalty: $10,050

Jun 5, 2025

Tenant Action — GENESIS Y15 OWNERS LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jun 5, 2025

May 6, 2025

Tenant Action — GENESIS Y15 OWNERS LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 6, 2025

Jan 14, 2025

Tenant Action — GENESIS Y15 OWNERS LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 14, 2025

Jul 30, 2024

Tenant Action — GENESIS Y15 OWNERS LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jul 30, 2024

Jul 10, 2023

Tenant Action — GENESIS Y15 OWNERS LLC,YPH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jul 10, 2023

Jun 7, 2023

Tenant Action — GENESIS Y15 OWNERS LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jun 7, 2023

Apr 29, 2021

Tenant Action — VPH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Apr 29, 2021

Nov 5, 2020

Tenant Action — GENESIS Y15 OWNERS LLC,VPH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Nov 5, 2020

Jan 28, 2019

Tenant Action — GENESIS Y15 OWNERS LLC,WINNWB MANAGEMENT CO LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 28, 2019

Oct 22, 2018

Tenant Action — GENSIS Y15 OWNERS LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Oct 22, 2018

Aug 14, 2018

Tenant Action — GENESIS Y15 OWNERS LLC,WINN WB MANAGEMENT CO LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Aug 14, 2018

Jan 25, 2018

Heat and Hot Water — GENESIS Y15 OWNERS LLC,GERMAN GARCIA,KARIM HUTSON

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 25, 2018

Dec 18, 2017

Tenant Action — GENESIS Y15,OWNERS LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 18, 2017

Aug 9, 2017

Tenant Action — GENESIS Y 15 OWNERS LLC ,WINN WB MANAGEMENT CO LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Aug 9, 2017

Oct 20, 2016

Tenant Action — GENESIS Y15 OWNERS LLC,WINN WB MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC ET AL

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Oct 20, 2016

Oct 7, 2016

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — GENESIS Y15 OWNERS LLC,GERMAN GARCIA,KARIM HUTSON

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Oct 7, 2016

May 5, 2016

Tenant Action — WINN RESIDENTIAL

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 5, 2016

Dec 30, 2015

Tenant Action — GENESIS Y15 OWNERS,WINN WB MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 30, 2015

Dec 22, 2015

Heat and Hot Water — GENESIS Y15 OWNERS LLC,KARIM HUTSON,TIKISHA ORTIZ

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 22, 2015

Apr 29, 2015

Tenant Action — STERLING HOUSES L P,WYNN RESIDENTIAL (NY) LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Apr 29, 2015

Dec 23, 2014

Heat and Hot Water — JAMES HOWARD,STERLING HOUSES LP,TIKISHA ORTIZ

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 23, 2014

Nov 19, 2014

Tenant Action — TIKISHA ORTIZ ET AL,WINN W B MANAGEMENT CO LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Nov 19, 2014

May 25, 2012

Tenant Action — PRESTIGE MANAGEMENT

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 25, 2012

May 8, 2012

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — ARLYANE MCGLASHAN,JAMES HOWARD,STERLING HOUSES LP

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 8, 2012

Aug 4, 2009

Tenant Action — PRESTIGE MANAGEMENT INCORPORATED

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Aug 4, 2009

Sep 20, 2007

Tenant Action — STERLING HOUSES

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Sep 20, 2007

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

High Priority (1)

Complaint

Apr 23, 2026• 2 months ago

Closed

GENERAL — COOKING GAS [EMERGENCY] (Apt 3E)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 3E

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14471727

Problem Id: 28212542

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jan 30, 2026

Resolution: HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more information on the reason why HPD was unable to insp

Medium Priority (2)

Complaint

Jun 18, 2026• 7 days ago

Closed

UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 5C)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 5C

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14293298

Problem Id: 27935120

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Dec 10, 2025

Resolution: An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourage you to call to schedule an inspection. HPD did no

Complaint

Jun 2, 2026• 23 days ago

Closed

PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 3C)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 3C

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14323996

Problem Id: 27984539

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Dec 20, 2025

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.

Informational (2)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

HP GENESIS Y15 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CO., INC.

Year Built: 1,935

Building Class: C4

Gross Area: 9,775 sqft

Units: 22

Stories: 5

Zoning: R7-2

Assessed Value: $481,500

Market Value: $1,070,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

HP GENESIS Y15 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUND CO., INC.

Year Built: 1,935

Building Class: C4

Gross Area: 9,775 sqft

Units: 22

Stories: 5

Zoning: R7-2

Assessed Value: $481,500

Market Value: $1,070,000

Other Events (15)

311 Complaint

Jun 20, 2026• 5 days ago

Open

FLOOR

Complaint Type: FLOORING/STAIRS

Descriptor: FLOOR

Descriptor2: BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Jun 20, 2026• 5 days ago

Open

PESTS

Complaint Type: UNSANITARY CONDITION

Descriptor: PESTS

Descriptor2: OTHER

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Jun 20, 2026• 5 days ago

Open

PESTS

Complaint Type: UNSANITARY CONDITION

Descriptor: PESTS

Descriptor2: MICE

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Jun 20, 2026• 5 days ago

Open

PESTS

Complaint Type: UNSANITARY CONDITION

Descriptor: PESTS

Descriptor2: ROACHES

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Complaint

Jun 20, 2026• 5 days ago

Open

UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 4D)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4D

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14854555

Problem Id: 28873246

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jun 20, 2026

Resolution: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to

Complaint

Jun 20, 2026• 5 days ago

Open

UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 4D)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4D

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14854555

Problem Id: 28873249

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jun 20, 2026

Resolution: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to

311 Complaint

Jun 20, 2026• 5 days ago

Open

DOOR

Complaint Type: DOOR/WINDOW

Descriptor: DOOR

Descriptor2: BROKEN OR MISSING

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Complaint

Jun 20, 2026• 5 days ago

Open

FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 4D)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4D

Space Type: PRIVATE HALL

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14854555

Problem Id: 28873248

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jun 20, 2026

Resolution: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to

Complaint

Jun 20, 2026• 5 days ago

Open

DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR [EMERGENCY] (Apt 4D)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4D

Space Type: ENTRANCE/FOYER

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14854555

Problem Id: 28873245

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jun 20, 2026

Resolution: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to

Complaint

Jun 20, 2026• 5 days ago

Open

UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 4D)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4D

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14854555

Problem Id: 28873247

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jun 20, 2026

Resolution: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to

311 Complaint

Jun 20, 2026• 5 days ago

Open

GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE

Complaint Type: UNSANITARY CONDITION

Descriptor: GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE

Descriptor2: ACCUMULATION

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Complaint

Jun 20, 2026• 5 days ago

Open

UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING ENTRANCE

Unit Type: PUBLIC AREA

Complaint Id: 14854552

Problem Id: 28873240

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Jun 20, 2026

Resolution: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to

Housing Violation

Apr 29, 2026• 1 month ago

Open

Class A / I: (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.

Class: A

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: Apr 29, 2026

Cure By Date: Aug 2, 2026

Status Date: Apr 29, 2026

Complaint

Apr 27, 2026• 1 month ago

Closed

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 3C)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 3C

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Id: 14699887

Problem Id: 28617971

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 26, 2026

Resolution: HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection or contacted you at the phone number associated wi

311 Complaint

Apr 26, 2026• 2 months ago

Open

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT

Resolution Description: The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Property Details

Year Built

1935

Total Units

22

Residential Units

21

Building Class

C4

Location

BBL

1020060014

Zipcode

10030

Location

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