534 East 138 Street is tracked in NYC Property Audit as BBL 2022650037, located in BX, built in 1906, 40 residential units, 42 open DOB/HPD violation signals, FEMA flood zone X. The free preview keeps address-level facts crawl-visible while the full due-diligence report remains available in the audit.
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534 EAST 138 STREE
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Annual property tax estimated at ~$158,263 (Tax Class 2)· NYC DOF
Last sold for $17,900,000 in September 2021· ACRIS
Most recent mortgage: $5,261,406 from NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK in 2019 (+9 more on Financials)· ACRIS
Building Details
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Building Area
20,976 sf
Commercial Area
1,400 sf
Zoning
R6 · C1-4 overlay
Basement
Partial Basement
Land Use
Mixed Residential & Commercial
Registered Owner
526-530-534 E 138 LLC
Rent Regulation
Yes · 40 regulated units(DHCR)
Quick facts
How many units does this building have?
40 residential units and 2 commercial spaces.
How tall is this building?
6 stories, non-fireproof construction, built in 1906.
How big is the lot?
5,000 sq ft (50 ft × 100 ft).
What's the building class?
Class C7 — Walk-up apt.
How many buildings are on this lot?
1 building on the lot.
Overall Outlook
Long-term signal for residential or commercial viability
Caution — Known Issues
Maintenance Reliability
Multiple open violations — proceed with caution
61 / 100
Safety
Elevated activity — consider before signing
50 / 100
Daily Life
Transit access via Brook Av (6)
~1 min subway
Compliance · 10-year history
Violation timeline
DOB · HPD · OATH
201620182020202220242026
Active13Resolved with debt0Resolved41Hover any dot for detail
Violations & maintenance history
HPD · DOB · OATH — 13 open, 41 resolved
Open Issues — 13
Minor
Repair the roof so that it will not leak active at ceiling
§ 27-2005 ADM CODEApt 604 · 6th floor · 1st apartment from south at west
HPD · Filed Dec 2025 · Open ·
Minor
Paint with light colored paint all peeling paint surfaces
§ 27-2013 ADM CODEApt 604 · 6th floor · 1st apartment from south at west
HPD · Filed Dec 2025 · Open ·
Minor
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical stopper at bathtub
§ 27-2005 HMCApt 604 · 6th floor · 1st apartment from south at west
HPD · Filed Dec 2025 · Open ·
Minor
HMC ADM code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of mice
Apt 604 · 6th floor · 1st apartment from south at west
HPD · Filed Dec 2025 · Open ·
Minor
567 (c) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. Evidence found at all yards throughout
HPD · Filed Sep 2025 · Open
Resolved History — 41 (showing 3)
Closed
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( c) mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door (building entrance) , 1st story
HPD · Filed Dec 2025 · Closed
Closed
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch and assembly at door (building entrance) , 1st story
§ 27-2005 HMC
HPD · Filed Dec 2025 · Closed ·
Closed
Abate the nuisance consisting of plexi glass installed at upper pane at door at building front entrance
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW
HPD · Filed Dec 2025 · Closed ·
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