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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

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No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Aug 22, 2026

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

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2018
75
About 97% of the building's 77 apartments

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Violations

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HPD housing violations · 437

  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household storage and construction materials at public hall, 6th story

    Aug 22, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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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  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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

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

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.