128 WEST 138 STREET is a mid-century 1930 building, 6 floors, 60 units in Harlem, NYC. Owned by 128 W 138TH ST HOUSING DEV COR. Public records show 14 open violations, 37 311 complaints, 3 active litigation matters on file. Risk signals: 1 bedbug report.
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(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.
§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 SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
§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 SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF FURNITURES AT FIRE DOOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE CLEANSE AND DISINFECT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AFTER REMOVING THE SOOT AT CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
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HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20
UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
Water System — Dirty Water (WE)
Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
Strivers' Row and the surrounding blocks of central Harlem showcase some of Manhattan's most beautiful row houses, originally built for the Black elite in the early 1900s. The neighborhood retains a strong sense of community pride while welcoming a wave of new residents.