138 Chambers Street
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1920
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations6 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood2 noise complaints in past year (vs 1 median)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 14-story building located in Tribeca-Civic Center, containing 13 residential units. Built in 1920.
The neighborhood: Tribeca
Manhattan · 776 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $7,092 1BR · $7,948 2BR
5 subway stations nearby
3 parks · 0.8 acres · incl. Albert Capsouto Park
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Open HPD violations on record for this building.
Top issues
- Lead Paint3
- Heat/Hot Water2
- Pests1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
HMC CODE: ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 12A, 12th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Dec 8, 2020Class C - Lead Paint
CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) SOUTH WALL, WEST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 12A, 12th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Dec 7, 2020Class C - Lead Paint
CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) NORTH WALL, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL, 2nd WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 12A, 12th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Dec 7, 2020Class C - Lead Paint
CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) NORTH WALL, EAST WALL, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL, 2nd WINDOW FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 12A, 12th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Dec 7, 2020Class C - Heat/Hot Water
POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM ON WALL AT 1 STY PUBLIC HALL.
Jun 25, 2008Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $5,083.75 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $7,091.5 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $7,947.5 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $12,250 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
GERKEN BUILDING CORPORATION
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 7 open HPD violations on record, including 6 Class C (the city's most serious category).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 2 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 1 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 2963 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Tribeca is about $7,092/month for a one-bedroom.