36 WEST 138 STREET is a prewar 1925 building, 6 floors, 35 units in Harlem, NYC. Owned by 36 WEST 138 STREET HOUSING DEVELOPMENT F UND CORPOR. Public records show 18 open violations, 39 311 complaints, 1 active litigation matter on file.
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§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.
§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING DEVICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 5, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE DEVICE PREVENTING DOOR FROM BEING SELF-CLOSING HOOK AND EYE VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT APT 5, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BABY STROLLERS, WHEELCHAIR, BIKE UNDER STAIRCASE, AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
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This stretch of central Harlem is deeply residential — modest brick buildings, longstanding churches, and a tight-knit community that has weathered decades of disinvestment and is now seeing renewed attention. Harlem Hospital and the 135th Street branch of the NYPL anchor the area.
Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
Water System — Possible Water Main Break (Use Comments) (WA1)
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
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
Noise - Residential — Loud Talking
Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party