Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_53 (stories VARCHAR, height__m_ VARCHAR, year_of_completion VARCHAR)

### Question ###
How many stories have a height less than 138 meters with a completion date in 1971?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT stories FROM table_name_53 WHERE height__m_ < 138 AND year_of_completion = 1971