A 8-unit walk-up apartment building on the Bronx record, built in 1931.
497 East 138th Street is a 8-unit building in Bronx, New York City (BBL 2022830061). This building is associated with 497 East 138 St Realty LLC. Brix tracks 7 open HPD violations for this property, along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.
Built in 1931, this walk-up apartment building sits in Bronx and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.
Tenants have filed 9 HPD complaints about this building over the last five years, most often about unsanitary condition.
What tenants have called the city about here over the last five years:
The most recent complaint on this building was filed January 13, 2026.
Conditions cited on open violations at this address:
The building last changed hands on December 13, 2016 for $1,200,000, according to recorded deeds.
Brix score: 41/100. View the Building Report on Brix.
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Unit 5W at 497 East 138th Street has no open violations (6 past violations).
Unit 3E at 497 East 138th Street has no open violations (1 past violation).
Unit 3W at 497 East 138th Street has no open violations (11 past violations).
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