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145 West 138 Street, Manhattan — Grade D | OpenStoop

145 WEST 138 STREET, Manhattan

Building Health Grade: D (35/100)

Year Built: 1915 · Units: 13

145 West 138 Street

Manhattan 10030

D

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D

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Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 26 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

High Confidence

This building has significant issues — we recommend careful review

Multiple issues found. We recommend getting answers on open violations before committing.

145 West 138 Street is a walkup apartment building built in 1915 in Manhattan with 13 residential units. It has a Grade D health score, reflecting significant maintenance and compliance concerns, driven by 19 open Class C hazardous violations. Our analysis reviewed 970 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar mid-sized prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (10030)

880 buildings in this zip code

13th

Better than 13% of buildings in 10030

Bottom tier

Avg score: 68

WorstBest in 10030

Alerts

Open Critical Violations

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

Score Breakdown

Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold

46Poor

Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations

77Good

Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building

43Poor

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

No issues

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

No issues

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

58Fair

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

60Fair

Violations by Year↓ Improving

Total: 313 violations · Peak: 90 in 2021

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

537

Violations

313

Inspections

59

Compliance

23

Financial

22

Permits

9

Legal

7

Total: 970 events across 7 categories

Key Statistics

295

Housing Violations→

(37 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

3.5x neighborhood avg

19

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

3.5x neighborhood avg

2

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

Below average

181

Building Complaints→

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

4.3x neighborhood avg

2

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1915

Built 111 years ago

↑Improving — 7 violations this year vs 29 last year

Sale History

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

Jun 17, 2015

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000207281

Jun 17, 2015

Agreement — $3,250,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2015000207283

Jul 23, 2013

Deed Transfer — $2,750,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000290140

Jul 23, 2013

Assignment of Lease & Rents — $2,060,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000290144

Oct 31, 2012

Deed Transfer

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000426666

Mar 17, 2005

Mortgage — $652,500

Recorded

CRFN: 2005000158009

Feb 7, 2005

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

CRFN: 2005000077445

Feb 15, 2000

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Mar 3, 1986

Mortgage — $15,000

Recorded

Jan 23, 1986

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

Jul 19, 1985

Assignment

Recorded

Aug 27, 1981

Mortgage

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

MISC

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Mortgage

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Assignment

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.

Jan 22, 2024

Tenant Action — 145 PINEAPPLE LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 22, 2024

May 8, 2014

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — 145 PINEAPPLE LLC C/O ALAN MARCUS, ESQ;,ALAN J. MARCUS

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: May 8, 2014

Sep 29, 2009

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — MESOPOTAMIA HOLDING COMPANY LLC,UZI EVRON

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Sep 29, 2009

Nov 15, 2006

Tenant Action — ORION INVESTMENT,UZI EVRON ET AL

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Nov 15, 2006

Sep 1, 2006

Comprehensive — MESOPOTAMIA HOLDING COMPANY LLC,UZI EVRON

CLOSED

Case Type: Comprehensive

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Sep 1, 2006

Feb 22, 2006

Heat and Hot Water — MESOPOTAMIA HOLDING COMPANY LLC,UZI EVRON

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 22, 2006

Jan 26, 2006

Tenant Action — MESOPOTAMIA HOLDING CO LLC,UZI EURON

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 26, 2006

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

High Priority (2)

Complaint

Jan 27, 2026• 2 months ago

CLOSE

HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING [EMERGENCY] (Apt 14)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 14

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jan 24, 2026

Resolution: More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected.

Complaint

Jan 27, 2026• 2 months ago

CLOSE

HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Jan 24, 2026

Resolution: HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists.

Informational (1)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 3 months ago

Assessed

Tax Year 2026 Market Value: $1,430,000

Year Built: 1,915

Building Class: C7

Gross Area: 11,382 sqft

Units: 14

Stories: 5

Zoning: R7-2

Assessed Value: $643,500

Market Value: $1,430,000

Other Events (17)

311 Complaint

Apr 8, 2026• 8 days ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: Apr 7, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Store/Commercial

311 Complaint

Apr 7, 2026• 9 days ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: Apr 6, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Store/Commercial

311 Complaint

Apr 4, 2026• 12 days ago

OPEN

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Store/Commercial

311 Complaint

Apr 1, 2026• 15 days ago

CLOSED

Trash

Complaint Type: Dirty Condition

Descriptor: Trash

Descriptor2: Not Cleaned by Property Owner

Resolution Description: The Department of Sanitation investigated this complaint and found no condition at the location.

Closed Date: Apr 1, 2026

Agency: Department of Sanitation

Location Type: Yard

311 Complaint

Mar 24, 2026• 23 days ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint but officers were unable to gain entry into the premises. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another complaint and ens

Closed Date: Mar 23, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Store/Commercial

311 Complaint

Mar 22, 2026• 25 days ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: Mar 21, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Store/Commercial

311 Complaint

Mar 16, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that police action was not necessary. If the problem persists, please contact 311 to create another co

Closed Date: Mar 15, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Store/Commercial

311 Complaint

Mar 15, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: Mar 14, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Store/Commercial

311 Complaint

Mar 10, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: Mar 9, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Club/Bar/Restaurant

311 Complaint

Mar 9, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: Mar 8, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Store/Commercial

311 Complaint

Mar 1, 2026• 1 month ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: Feb 28, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Store/Commercial

311 Complaint

Feb 7, 2026• 2 months ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Feb 7, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Store/Commercial

311 Complaint

Jan 27, 2026• 2 months ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Jan 27, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Store/Commercial

311 Complaint

Jan 27, 2026• 2 months ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Commercial

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and with the information available observed no evidence of a criminal violation at that time. If the problem persists, please contact 311

Closed Date: Jan 27, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Store/Commercial

311 Complaint

Jan 24, 2026• 2 months ago

CLOSED

ENTIRE BUILDING

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: ENTIRE BUILDING

Descriptor2: NO HEAT AND NO HOT WATER

Resolution Description: HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with

Closed Date: Jan 27, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Jan 24, 2026• 2 months ago

CLOSED

APARTMENT ONLY

Complaint Type: HEAT/HOT WATER

Descriptor: APARTMENT ONLY

Descriptor2: NO HEAT AND NO HOT WATER

Resolution Description: HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with

Closed Date: Jan 27, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Jan 6, 2026• 3 months ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: Jan 6, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

Property Details

Year Built

1915

Total Units

14

Residential Units

13

Building Class

C7

Location

BBL

1020070001

Zipcode

10030

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