539 Manhattan Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01949-0017Map
Owner of record: Apollo Trust
539 Manhattan Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Apollo Trust. HPD has recorded 101 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 101
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 145
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 101
- ANon-hazardous
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 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 4, 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.
Nov 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt b, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west original violation 17203761 issued 14-aug-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 consisting of wash basin and shower stall installed at illegal class ''a'' apartment at , 3rd story
Aug 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition consisting of six ''b'' rooms converted into one illegal class ''a'' apartment, contrary to department records , 3rd story
Aug 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition consisting of two ''b'' rooms converted into one illegal class ''a'' apartment, contrary to department records , 2nd story
Aug 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition consisting of three ''b'' rooms converted into one illegal duplex class ''a'' apartment at the basement story, contrary to department records
Aug 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections consisting of shower stall, wash basin and water closet installed at cellar level of illegal class ''a'' duplex apartment, apt b (basement story west-1)
Aug 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 floor pierced and stairs erected at east 1 room leading to cellar creating illegal duplex apartment
Aug 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Aug 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Aug 14, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance door located at bsmt-apt b, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt b, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt b, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt B
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Nov 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit vestibule door , 1st story
Mar 7, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story
Mar 7, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Feb 4, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door , 1st story
Feb 4, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at wash basin wasteline in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at b-room 3, 3rd story, 1st b-room from east at south
Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at b-room 3, 3rd story, 1st b-room from east at south
Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at b-room 3, 3rd story, 1st b-room from east at south
Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 4th room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor tiles in the 4th private hallway from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters at public hall stairs, 1st story
Dec 27, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective grout at bathtub area in the 4th bathroom from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 4th bathroom from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the 4th bathroom from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Dec 27, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Dec 27, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Dec 27, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 9, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Nov 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 25, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper., 1st story
May 4, 2011
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 4
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and department of buildings records. three "b" rooms converted into one illegal duplex class "a" apartment. located at the basement story. remedy: discontinue illega
Aug 14, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed decorative facade stones are spalling, disrepair & deteriorated on 1st & 2nd floor level at expo # 01. also observed construction tools & debris stored on 3rd floor public hallway
Feb 4, 2023 · Penalty $312
Resolve
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 5, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 5, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 5, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 5, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 5, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 5, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 14, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 16, 2019 · Apt 539
Close - General
Mailbox
Apr 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Apr 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Apr 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 7, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 7, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 7, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 7, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jan 10, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jan 10, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 8, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 25, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 15, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Aug 1, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 1, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Jul 26, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Jul 26, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 26, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 26, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,360 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,200 ft²
- Zoning
- R7B
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1949 / 17
- Assessed value
- $110,820
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #131645, last renewed Oct 14, 2025.
Questions about 539 Manhattan Avenue
Who owns 539 Manhattan Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Apollo Trust.
Does 539 Manhattan Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 101 housing violations at this property.
Is 539 Manhattan Avenue 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 539 Manhattan Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 539 Manhattan Avenue?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.