540 Manhattan Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01949-0047Map
Owner of record: Drax Realty Corp
540 Manhattan Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1912 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 77 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Drax Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 437 housing violations here, most recently on August 22, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 75 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.
- HPD violations
- 437
- DOB violations
- 28
- ECB violations
- 52
- HPD complaints
- 1,876
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
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Violations
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HPD housing violations · 437
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 6th story
Aug 22, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household storage and construction materials at public hall, 6th story
Aug 22, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixtures at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
May 27, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 24, 2026 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 24, 2026 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the private hallway located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 24, 2026 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''
May 21, 2026 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub floor in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''
May 21, 2026 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling, east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling, east wall, and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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) east wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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) 1st door frame from west at north wall, south wall, east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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) 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall, east wall, north wall, east wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door, 2nd closet from north at east wall door in the foyer located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st riser from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st radiator from west at north wall, 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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) 1st window frame from north at east wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd closet from north at east wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). 1st window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). 2nd closet from north at east wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 4th apartment from south at west
Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 6l, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 6L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 4m, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 4M
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 4th apartment from south at west
Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 1o square feet at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from east at south wall door, 1st closet from east at south wall baseboard in the 4th room from north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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) baseboard at south wall, baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st door frame from north at east wall, north wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). 1st riser from east at south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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) east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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) 1st door frame from east at south wall, east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west
Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 28
- Plumbing none
The department of building has ordered to stop all plumbing work immediately under permit #m00623797 due to unresponsive audit objections . plumbing enforcement needs access to verify work , please call 212-393-2557.
Apr 12, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 23, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 23, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to submit eer none
Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2019
Jun 29, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 15, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 8, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 22, 2016
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 9, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 29, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 1, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 20, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 10, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 22, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 29, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 25, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 15, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p10071
Aug 1, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 12, 1999
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Jan 6, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 13, 1995
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 14, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
N
Jun 14, 1995
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 2, 1990
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 52
- Class - 2
Vf.. hoist machine brake maintenance tag expired . provide.59-bb-7... hoist way door sill and car door sill not in level adjust..16-v-1....pit light defective. repair. 71-l 10.. maintenance log up date missing
Dec 19, 2025
Resolve - Class - 1
Class 1 cease use: door restrictor inoperative, repair and test(cu). class 2: emergency phone does not connect to emergency services. reprogram and test. install missing braille tags on each floor. provide requ
Aug 1, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39038789n issued on 4/2/2021 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.remedy:comply with commi
Jul 7, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39038788l issued on 4/2/2021 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.no cofc on file.remedy:
Jul 7, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v39028788l issued 4/2/21 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.
May 24, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v39038789n issued 4/2/21 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.no permit or app file to correct violating condition for work w/o permit.compl
May 24, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
W/o a permit. noted: at cellar east at south - storage area converted into living space to enlarge super's apt. full height partition walls erected to create additional 2 bdrms & bthrm. water & waste lines inst
Apr 2, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
W/o a permit. noted: at cellar storage area south section at west - full height partition walls erected to create a bthrm & bdrm. water & waste lines installed for 3 pc bthrm & residential sink. gas line instal
Apr 2, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Contrary to dob/official records - cellar level; at exposure 3 south section at west - created & occupied as living space with a bdrm (w/o windows); 3 pc bthrm; gas stove and a residential sink separate from ea
Apr 2, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
37m7,40m7,70m7. 37m7-no access to the overhead keys missing; 40m7-no access to machine room keys misisng; 70m7-no access to pit car stationkey access basement floor call. incomplete.
Feb 9, 2019
Resolve
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- Class - 1
8v10;41b7;99bb5;70o2;68b7;7i10. 8v10-car floor landing sill not levelrepair; 41b7-motor room door not self locking self closing; 99bb5-current 1 year test tag expired perform file test; 70o2-pit dirty clean;
Nov 14, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 3
Work without a permit.noted:at rear of building observed new canopy shed was erected without permit,size appx 16'l x 16'w x 12'h.100% of work done without a permit,it made of wood.rem:obtain permit or restore p
Aug 10, 2017 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit.noted:in apt#1j at 1st flr observed demo work/construction work going on without permit as:1)new sheetrock was installed appx:12'l x 11'h;2)new electrical work was installed as new circuit
Aug 10, 2017 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
56y13,16j1,37h11. 56-hoist machine oil leak; 16-5th flr hoistway dooradjust self closing; 37-deflector bearings worn replace.
Feb 7, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
02x10,5m7,100t7/02x10-phone inoperative provide;5m7-door-resteorprovi de;100t7-missing brake tag unlabeled provide.
Nov 9, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
02x10,03b11,32h10,29b09,52b12,56y13,59u15,70o02,34o02. 02-car phone inopertive no response repair; 03-toeguard insufficient replace up to code; 32-guideshoes worn repair; 29-door restrictor remove block; 52
Jun 8, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
08v01,32h10,67l10,16j01,41t07,56y13,100m07,40o02,54m12,55m12,60q07,100m07,10k11,07l10,80m07,26d06. 08-car not leveled; 32-worn car guide shoes; 67-phone not working; 16-lobby door misaligned; 41-machine room do
Nov 17, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
57aa01,05m07,56y10,40o02,40m07,03l10,69m07,45m07,29m07,41m07,42g11,16l11,10h11,42l11,42h10,61c11,37m07,71l10,70o02,68m07,100m07,67m07,11l10.57-clean motor; 05-zone restrictor; 56-oil leak; 40-ventilation;03-han
Jan 16, 2015 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #35103388p issued on 8/24/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. at time of inspection no c of c
Oct 10, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records: at north westwing of bldg;storage room at cellar converted to community rm w/seating arranged for 53 persons,pool table,game board,bar w/refrigerator,
Aug 24, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
02x10,05b10,39m12,37p16,45p16,40p16,42p16,56p16: 05b;adjust gap on cardoor. 39m;reshackle top of car shackles. 56p;provide access for properdob inspections.
Jan 25, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
03p16,52u15,54u15,70o02.(03)restore access to safety mechanism in cab floor.(52)provide re-shackle tag w/ date.
Jan 10, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
40p7.37p7.27t15.35q3.28b1.27q3.77o2.39o2
Jan 26, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
14m11.29q03.37t07.37q03.40p16.70o02.77q03.37t07 provide sign for overhead sheave rm door 37q03 instll light under car
Feb 13, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
08v01.56y13.29m07.60q07.70o02.68m07.100u07.08v01 fl stops need to be adjusted for level stops 56y13 machine is leaking needs to be sealed 29m07 cover missing on operation 100u07 shackles need to be reshackled &
Jan 30, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
08b01,02x10,29m07,16j10,37p07,70o02,71x10,68m07.08b01-floors steps notlevel need adjustment.02x10-car alarm bell not working properly,needs to be repaired.29m07-door operator limit covers missing.needs to be
Dec 29, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08v01.14m07.41b210.16e10.86bb05. 08v01 adjust fl stops 1 to 2 off level 14m07 provide missing car corner mirror 41b10 repair controller acceleration relays 16e10 repair bsmt hoistway door 86bb05 perform & file
Jun 25, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
30q7,5j1,14m7,31h11,15m7,8v1. 30q7 provide cover for bottom final limit. 5j1 adjust gap in car door. 14m7 provide missing car mirror. 31h11 replace worn guide shoes. 15m7 provide certificate frame in car. 8v1
Oct 15, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit at cellar level illegal construction work noted:1-creating rooms using wood framed partitions w/ dry walls (etal) to be usedw/ existing bathroom & kitchen illegally erected at southwest
May 31, 2007 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
16-l-10/15-m-07/39-p-07/66-p-07/16-elevators stops when dr is pulled on 2nd & 5th flr adjust & wherever necessary/15-missing/39-provide/66-provide
Oct 24, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08v10/16l10/55y10/28m07/38o02/66o02 (08-v-10) elevator stop not level repair (16-l-10) 1st floor hall door slams closed, repair (55-y-10) machine leaks, repair (28-m-07) door operator cover missing, provide.
Dec 16, 2005 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building.noted:building entrance concrete walkway and steps,approx 9'x 60' has cracks and missing pieces of concrete in various locations throughout causing tripping hazard.remedy:
May 10, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
28q07/16b01/66o02/38o02. #16-b-01 1st 2nd 4th floors.
Apr 22, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
2b10/16j1 2-b-10- repair alarm bell and alarm on stop switch. 16-j-1 adjust hoistway doors on 5,3, and 2nd floor.
Apr 18, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
41l10/56m07 41-repair defective 5a contractor 56-replace cover on drive motor wiring
Jul 19, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Cease use.41n09,50b09.41n09-inspection reveals with jumper.car will not run in up direction-the jumper is temporary therefore exist a problem in the controller or normal limit or normal limit button.cease use.a
Jul 14, 2004 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Sidealk shed not maintained noted :shed vertical panels loose not fastened correctly w/open spaces between panels and shed deck not sealed complete w/parking to vertical panel above public sidewalk locations:
May 27, 2004 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
83o02/85bb05/36i10/28q11/84x10/53u12/84u12/66o02 83o02 properly clean devices 36i10 repair over head walls (damaged)28q11 repalce cover 84x10 repair over head light 66o02 properly clean pit
Apr 7, 2004 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.defect noted:rear facade above sixth floor windows cement stucco is cracked,loose and spalling.north facade along west 123 street between fifth and sixth floors cement
Feb 9, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain (exterior blg wall)noted defect:facade defective w/broken,loose cracked,detached,spalling,missing masonary building wallw/spalling cementitious facade noted locations:(1)6th fl adjacent st
Jul 7, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintian exterior building walls. defect noted; stacco aroung parapet wall have somes crackes and broken areas on north, west and east side of building. also some water damage in vestibule due to lea
Mar 6, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall small sections of missing and defetive bricks at top floor s/e wall. also minor leves as sami wall 1st fl. remedy: make all necessary repairs to maintain wall.
Jan 31, 2003 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. wood handicap ramp erected at court yard to main entrance remedy : obtian permit for ramo in court yard
Jan 31, 2003 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
8v1/ 18j1/ 45##/ 25q3/ 57o2/ 48#13/ 49#13/ 46#13/ 33w6/ 33i11/ 35r9/ 18 so that elev will not stop when room is pulled on b, 2, 4 floor also make salf latching elev in not at floor secure keeper as e
Feb 25, 2002 · Penalty $440
Resolve - Non-hazardous
3d6, 8v1, 18l11, 18l11, 15l11, 23u16, 25q3, 45l11, 48u13, 49u13, 3d6-hand rail 18l11-3rd fl clutch 18l11-stops car when doors are pulled b,2&6 fls 15l11-slams adjust door check all fls 45l11-not manual reseting
Jun 22, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
3d6-8v1-18l11-23u16-25q3-45l11-48u13-49u13-57o2 3d6=handrail.18l11=stops car when door is pulled b,2&6 fls 45l11=not manual reseting
Apr 6, 2001 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
3m,5k,15m,23u,25q,33i,28b,35o,37u,46u,49u,50y,54u,57o,55x. capacity plate, floor, roof and grating, packing. oil, ity id number.
Nov 12, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
57o2,50y14,50y2,73u16,61k12,25q3,48#13,49#13,75b5,32m7,18i12,8v12. -73provide duct cover top of car, -18 repair damage interlock on 3rd floor
Apr 9, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08v,17r,17m,28l,37q,37g,50m,50y,50y,57o,74l.17r-for wire-glass 17m-car door 37q-selection chain guard 50m-covers ceoectrical boxes on motor 74l-bard stops ousl stsrts
Jan 4, 1995 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08v,14l,17q,17r,28l,33i,33h,40l,25r,50y,50y,57o,74l, 17r- for wire-glass 33i- walls, skylight and grocting 33h-bearings and shaft 25r-resistors exposed and cured 74l- hard stop and starts
Nov 19, 1993 · Penalty $250
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 6C
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 6C
Open - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt BACKYA
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt BACKYA
Open - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt 5J
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 6C
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 6C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 28, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 28, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 28, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 31, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 21, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 21, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 21, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 21, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 21, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 13, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 13, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 13, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 11, 2026 · Apt 3I
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 11, 2026 · Apt 3I
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 11, 2026 · Apt 3I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 11, 2026 · Apt 3I
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 7, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 7, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 5F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 6C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 6C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 6C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 6C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 4F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 6C5C4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1912
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 77
- Building area
- 60,768 ft²
- Lot area
- 13,110 ft²
- Zoning
- R8A
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1949 / 47
- Assessed value
- $1,971,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #127638, last renewed Jul 17, 2026.
Questions about 540 Manhattan Avenue
Who owns 540 Manhattan Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Drax Realty Corp.
Does 540 Manhattan Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 437 housing violations at this property.
Is 540 Manhattan Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 75 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 97% of its 77 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 540 Manhattan Avenue built?
City records list 1912 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 540 Manhattan Avenue?
It has 77 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.