540 West 47 Street
Manhattan, NY 10036BBL 1-01075-0052Map
Owner of record: Rand540 LLC
540 West 47 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Manhattan, 10036. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Rand540 LLC. HPD has recorded 3 housing violations here, most recently on April 14, 2025. 1 of the 3 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 3
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 16
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 3
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt on roof bulkhead door capable of being padlicked at 1st public hall bulkhead from east
Apr 14, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 5th story
Apr 14, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 26, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 2
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 20
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 20
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 20
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 20
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 20
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 29, 2023 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - General
Mailbox
Jun 17, 2019 · Apt APT18
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 20
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 20
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 2, 2013 · Apt 20
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 13, 2012 · Apt 15
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 13, 2012 · Apt 15
Close - General
Mold
Dec 13, 2012 · Apt 15
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 13, 2012 · Apt 15
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 18
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 18
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 10,015 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,510 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 104
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 1075 / 52
- Assessed value
- $1,010,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #107166, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.
Questions about 540 West 47 Street
Who owns 540 West 47 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rand540 LLC.
Does 540 West 47 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 3 housing violations at this property.
Is 540 West 47 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 40% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 540 West 47 Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 540 West 47 Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.