540 West 126 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01982-0047Map
Owner of record: Old Broadway Hotel INC
540 West 126 Street is a care facility built in 1901 in Manhattan, 10027. The owner of record is Old Broadway Hotel INC. HPD has recorded 53 housing violations here, most recently on December 17, 2025. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 53
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 25
- HPD complaints
- 101
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 · 53
- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130f at all hot water fixtures in the kitchenette located at b-room 302, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 302
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Dec 12, 2024 · Apt 417
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Dec 12, 2024 · Apt 417
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 4 sq. ft in 1st and 2nd window sill at west window in the 1st room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''5''
Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''5''
Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 3C
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 406
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Jun 27, 2023 · Apt 406
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen , the 3rd room from east, the 5th room from east, the 4th room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 6, 2022 · Apt 4B
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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 b-room 317, 3rd story, 1st b-room from north at east
Oct 31, 2021 · Apt 317
Closed — Violation closed
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- 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 b-room 309, 3rd story, 1st b-room from west at north
Oct 31, 2021 · Apt 309
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 b-room 315, 3rd story
Oct 31, 2021 · Apt 315
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at b-room 304, 1st story, 1st b-room from north at east
Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 304
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, east wall in the bathroom located at b-room 304, 1st story, 1st b-room from north at east
Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 304
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall, south wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north located at b-room 303, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west
Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 303
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at b-room 305, 2nd story, 1st b-room from west at north
Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at b-room 305, 2nd story, 1st b-room from west at north
Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at b-room 305, 2nd story, 1st b-room from west at north
Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at b-room 305, 2nd story, 1st b-room from west at north
Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at b-room 303, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west
Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 303
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at b-room 303, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west
Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 303
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 2nd room from north located at b-room 304, 1st story, 1st b-room from north at east
Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 304
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Discontinue unlawful occupancy for living purposes by child or children under 16 years of age .... located at b-room 303, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west
Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 303
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 1st room from north located at b-room 305, 2nd story, 1st b-room from west at north
Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north, the bathroom located at b-room 305, 2nd story, 1st b-room from west at north
Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 305
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 b-room 304, 1st story, 1st b-room from north at east
Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 304
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 b-room 303, 1st story, 1st b-room from south at west
Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 303
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 b-room 305, 2nd story, 1st b-room from west at north
Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 305
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 b-room 301, 1st story, 1st b-room from west at north
Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 301
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Discontinue unlawful occupancy for living purposes by child or children under 16 years of age .... located at b-room 305, 2nd story, 1st b-room from west at north
Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 305
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 b-room 314, 3rd story, 1st b-room from south at west
Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 314
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Oct 16, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Jul 22, 2021 · Apt 312
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the room located at b-room 112, 4th story, 1st b-room from north at east
Nov 29, 2017 · Apt 112
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods ... at 2nd fire escape from east
Nov 17, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at radiator in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at steam riser in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees fahrenheit in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the entire apartment located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 2, 2016 · Apt B1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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
Mar 31, 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.
Oct 16, 2015
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 16, 2015
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 16, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective refrigerator door seal gasket in the kitchenette located at b-room 209, 3rd story, 1st b-room from west at north
Dec 15, 2014 · Apt 209
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater temp. is 180 degrees at sink in kitchenette.it exceeds 130 degrees .. the regulatory max. in the kitchenette located at b-room 209, 3rd story, 1st b-room from west at north
Dec 15, 2014 · Apt 209
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in washbasin drain pipe in the bathroom located at b-room 209, 3rd story, 1st b-room from west at north
Dec 15, 2014 · Apt 209
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 8
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 1, 2016
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
Sep 1, 1994
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, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 25
- Class - 2
Observed on the first floor bathroom toilet seat is not open ended as required and the lavatory sink is not vented. also on the fourth floor sprinkler head obstructed with paint which contrary to code sections
Jun 1, 2026
Resolve - Class - 2
Bent sprinkler head at first floor hallway area of #540. defective sprinkler head. potential fire hazard., repair and/or replace
Mar 12, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3 (2014 code); 27-345; bc 711.2.4 (2022 code.observed hole penetrations on first floor in ac unit mechanical room and also port
Mar 12, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. non self closing doors throughout building missing latches and door knobs. potential fire hazards., repair/replace door
Mar 12, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
At cellar level, electrical rm, laundry rm, corridors and storage rooms, several opening in different location due ceiling damages and missing panels., repair and/or replace
Sep 26, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed in the electrical equipment room in the basement of 536 west 126 street the secondary means of egress blocked by excessive storage that does not allow proper egress from the room. the outgoing path s
Sep 26, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed in the basement of building 536 convenience receptacles in the boiler room and near the sink not of the gfci type nor gfci protected as required. photos taken., install gfc1 protection; provide gfci
Sep 26, 2022 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed in the electrical room in building 536 the ground wire improperly marked with white tape and as a conductor without proper identification as a bare wire or green coloring; ec 250.119a, comply with ec
Sep 26, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
At first floor, interior building ( 540) exit door, at cellar level, exposure # 4, exit door near boiler room & roof level exit door do no close properly when inspected., repair/replace door
Sep 26, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Safety valve discharge not supported.
Sep 26, 2022
Resolve
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- Class - 1
I observed in the hallways leading up to the roof level of building 540 and 536 the improper termination of raceways supplying power to the ceiling lights with exposed and energized conductors. this poses an im
Sep 26, 2022 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
No anti-siphon on fuel oil supply line-no shut-off valve on fuel oil supply line-flue pipe not properly supported-no body drain on safety valve-no guards at water level gage glass.
Sep 21, 2021 · Penalty $655
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed in the basement area branch circuit cables identified for rooftop exhaust fans being installed. dob records has no active permit that covers this work, obtain permit
Sep 5, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.observed on 09/10/2018 at above building broken cast iron filling (sweep)located in basement/cellar.rem:repair and or replace.rem:photos taken
Sep 10, 2018 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.illumination forexits,exit discharges,and public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381.noted:observed at top floor hallway ceiling and first floor inner stairwell a
Jun 1, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. observed @ exposure of bldg on west 126 street the fire dept connection located behind a wrought iron fence. this location of the fire dept connection creates
Jun 1, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building wall(s)or appurtenances.noted:observed onroof-chimney smoke stack has step cracks and spalling/bulging cement stucco at various locations.rem:maintain exterior building wall
Jun 1, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner(interior)noted:observed at first floor inner stairwell above door-spalling and bulgingplaster,damage due to water penetrations.rem:repair and/or replace.
Jun 1, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical equipment,material apparatus,device,appliance or wiring in use. observed in boiler room no service disconnect for exhaust fan,also noted wiring from junciton box to exhau
Aug 28, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to properly connect conductors to terminals. observed in main service disconnect switch the connection of 2 conductos under one terminal (lugs) as per code each conductor shall be terminated under a sin
Aug 28, 2017 · Penalty $600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.observed on 3/28/17 on 5th flr no inspectors test gauge.rem:repair and or replace *photos taken*
Mar 28, 2017 · Penalty $530
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at cellar level installed water and waste lines for residential sink,washing machine and gas lines for 2 dry ers and stove. rmdy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal
Feb 29, 2016 · Penalty $1,630
Resolve - Hazardous
No guard rail:upon insepction of above address no guard rails at roof edge.rem:provide guard rails at roof edges (42'high)as per code.
Dec 12, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.expored permit;upon inspection of above adress construction was in progress #permit #102880820-01 expired on 10/24/00 dob records show no permit was renewed.rem:renew permit.
Dec 12, 2000 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Plumbing work installed without a master lecensed plumber obtaining necessary permit;upon inspection of above adress plumbing work was in progress(installing sprinkler system 1fl to 4)& dob records show no perm
Dec 12, 2000 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 215
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 215
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 417
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 417
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 417
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 38
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 29, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 207
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2020 · Apt 317
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2020 · Apt 317
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2020 · Apt 317
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2019 · Apt 317
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2019 · Apt 317
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2019 · Apt 317
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2019 · Apt UNIT31
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 14, 2019 · Apt 104
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 13, 2019 · Apt 104
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2019 · Apt 306
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2019 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2019 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 44
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2019 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2018 · Apt 204
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 4, 2018 · Apt 114
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 4, 2018 · Apt 114
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 21, 2018 · Apt 103
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jun 20, 2018 · Apt 103
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2017 · Apt 112
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2017 · Apt 109
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 19, 2017 · Apt 214
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 17, 2017 · Apt 214
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 20, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2017 · Apt 202
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 3, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 3, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 3, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 3, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 3, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 3, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 3, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2016 · Apt B1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Care facility (N2)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 18,832 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,675 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 1982 / 47
- Assessed value
- $686,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #132156, last renewed Jun 26, 2025.
Questions about 540 West 126 Street
Who owns 540 West 126 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Old Broadway Hotel INC.
Does 540 West 126 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 53 housing violations at this property.
Is 540 West 126 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 540 West 126 Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.