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538 West 114 Street

Manhattan, NY 10025BBL 1-01885-0052Map

Owner of record: Trustees Of Columbia University

538 West 114 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10025. It has 13 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Trustees Of Columbia University. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on April 1, 2024. 35 of the 45 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
45
DOB violations
21
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 1, 2024

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 45

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Nov 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story

    Jun 3, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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
  • I

    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 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster boards under stair soffit 2nd to 3rd sty public hall stairs er1 37902

    Jun 17, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden newell post at all stys public hall stairs er1 37902

    Jun 17, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide wooden handrail at all stys public hall stairs

    Jun 17, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board walls all stys public hall er1 37902

    Jun 17, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of water stained ceiling at 4th sty public hall er1 37902

    Jun 17, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing wooden ballusters at 4th sty public hall er1 37902

    Jun 17, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at 4th sty public hall scuttle ladder to roof er1 37902

    Jun 17, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at 2nd sty public hall er1 37902

    Jun 17, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster board ceiling at 2nd sty public hall er1 37902

    Jun 17, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective wooden tread 5th up frpm 1st sty intermediate landing public hall stairs er1 37902

    Jun 17, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the torn and/or loose floor covering at all stys public hall stairs er1 37902

    Jun 17, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation cornice roof at building front er1 37902

    Jun 17, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide wire screen under skylight at 4 sty public hall stairs to roof er1 37902

    Jun 17, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum.

    May 30, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Nov 6, 1996

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door to rear yard 1 sty public hall.

    Jul 19, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective tread and riser loose at stairs thru out 1 to 4 sty public hall.

    Jul 19, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective crack bldg yard to brick wall 1 to 4 sty.

    Jul 19, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing missing ballusters at 4 sty public hall total 4.

    Jul 19, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color soffit at stair 4 sty public hall.

    Jul 19, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose stair pulling away from stringer at east wall 4 sty public hall.

    Jul 19, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 4 sty public hall.

    Jul 19, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the consisting of boxes used furniture etc bldg thru out er1.

    Jul 19, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar front er1.

    Jul 19, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing glass at skylight over 4 sty public hall 2 lites er1.

    Jul 19, 1996

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing 1 sty public hall.

    May 20, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 1 sty public hall and boiler room door at cellar.

    May 20, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood treads all stys public hall stairs.

    May 20, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard and east court thru out.

    May 20, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof thru out.

    May 20, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration closet installed under cellar to 1 sty stair.

    May 20, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of no ventilation boiler room cellar at center.

    May 20, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code post a sign on wall of entrance story identifying owner and managing agent.

    May 20, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing light bulb at entrance to building light fixture.

    May 13, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing insert glass at street entrance door to vestibule.

    May 13, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 21

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 26, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 26, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v#35449895h issued11/15/19&to file cert of correction pursuant to28.201.1&1rcny102-01d2.acceptible cert hasn't yet been filed despite respondent ent

    Feb 3, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure of permit holder to provide inspection access to and/or exposeongoing construction or work on an active & permitted work side.at time of inspection on above address access was denied by covid 19 to

    Aug 11, 2020 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Bc1704.1-27-132:special inspection/statement of responsibility (tr1) not filled at time of my inspection of 4 story alt i observed cold form steel members installed supproting 2, 3 and 4th floors laberors worki

    Nov 15, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3301.13.12 log book . at the time of inspection on alt /active jobsite observed that no superintendent was present. i asked worker mr timinsto show me the superintendent log book he stated he didn't have log

    Mar 27, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Superintendnet .at time of inspection of alt #1 active jobsite.i observed no superintendent/competent person on site.i asked worker if super is present he said no.i also asked if there was a letter of competent

    Mar 27, 2019

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C5)
Year built
1900
Floors
4
Residential units
13
Building area
5,800 ft²
Lot area
2,018 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
1885 / 52
Assessed value
$694,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #134202, last renewed Nov 1, 2025.

Questions about 538 West 114 Street

Who owns 538 West 114 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Trustees Of Columbia University.

Does 538 West 114 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.

Is 538 West 114 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 538 West 114 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 538 West 114 Street?

It has 13 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.