615 East 138th Street
615 East 138th Street in Mott Haven, Bronx, has 8 open HPD violations, 1 of them class C, and 8 of 8 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (46/100).
Mixed residential & commercial · 8 units · Built 2008
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 46/100)
- 1 immediately hazardous violation open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 2 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- The head officer on this registration is named on 4 buildings' registrations; 2 graded D or F.
- 8 of 8 units are rent-stabilized.
More open violations per unit than 5 in 10 Bronx buildings this size.
- Repairs: High (8 open, 1 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
8 open violations: 1 class C (immediately hazardous), 7 class B, 0 class A. 4 issued in the last 12 months. 23 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2021-10-12. Newest violation issued 2026-07-06.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
2 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 3rd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 3B), issued 2021-10-12. HPD violation 14605821
- Class B: Door, lock or intercom defect (hallway). PROVIDE UNLOCKABLE SLIDE BOLT , LOCK OR HOOK ON ROOF DOOR THAT ALLOWS RE ENTRY FROM ROOF AT 2nd PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH, issued 2026-07-06. HPD violation 19051272
- Class B: Door, lock or intercom defect (hallway). PROVIDE UNLOCKABLE SLIDE BOLT , LOCK OR HOOK ON ROOF DOOR THAT ALLOWS RE ENTRY FROM ROOF AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH, issued 2026-07-06. HPD violation 19051269
- Class B: Door, lock or intercom defect (hallway). , 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF PANIC BAR INSTALLED ON ROOF DOOR THAT DOES NOT ALLOW RE-ENTRY FROM ROOF AT 2nd PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH, issued 2026-07-06. HPD violation 19051271
- Class B: Door, lock or intercom defect (hallway). , 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF PANIC BAR INSTALLED ON ROOF DOOR THAT DOES NOT ALLOW RE-ENTRY FROM ROOF AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM NORTH, issued 2026-07-06. HPD violation 19051270
- Class B: Insect infestation, throughout the apartment, 3rd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF VERMIN ANTS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 3B), issued 2021-10-12. HPD violation 14605822
- Class B: Missing or broken smoke / CO detector, throughout the apartment, 3rd floor. HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 3B), issued 2021-10-12. HPD violation 14605823
- Class B: Missing or broken smoke / CO detector, throughout the apartment, 3rd floor. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 3B), issued 2021-10-12. HPD violation 14605824
311 housing complaints
3 in the last 12 months, 5 in 5 years. Most common: Plumbing (3).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: No bedbug filing on record for this year
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 0 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
8 of 8 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Owner and management
Owner: 615 EAST 138TH ST LLC. Head officer: ALTAGRACIA CASTILLO. Managing agent: 615 EAST 138TH ST LLC. This owner has 4 buildings on record, 2 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 9, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 2025517501, HPD building ID 939900. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Cypress Av (6), 2 min walk
- Brook Av (6), 4 min walk
- E 143 St-St Mary's St (6), 9 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 8 open (1 class C, 7 class B). 2 rent-impairing | −40 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 3 | −14 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.