537 West 133 Street
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01987-0015Map
Owner of record: 537-39 West 133rd St
537 West 133 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 36 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 537-39 West 133rd St. HPD has recorded 58 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 25 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 58
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 16
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 · 58
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 18, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 18
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 18, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 18
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... betwwen 10 and 30 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door leading to cellar
Mar 30, 2023
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.
Mar 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story
May 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
May 29, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
May 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
May 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
May 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall, 1st story
May 29, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective device located at apt 16, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 11, 2019 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective device, located at apt 16, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 11, 2019 · Apt 16
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling , approx. 4 sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 14, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 11, 2019 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, in the bathroom located at apt 14, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 11, 2019 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash west window, in the 2nd room from east located at apt 13, 3rd story, apartment at south
Jan 11, 2019 · Apt 13
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling , in the 1st room from east located at apt 13, 3rd story, apartment at south
Jan 11, 2019 · Apt 13
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at east wall, at public hall, 1st story
Jan 11, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of slide bolt capable of being padlocked in the entrance located at apt 33, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 6, 2017 · Apt 33
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 27, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 20, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock at room door to fire escape located at apt 25, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 2, 2015 · Apt 25
Closed — Violation closed - 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 10, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 14, 2013 · Apt 10
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock at door to fire escape in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 10, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 14, 2013 · Apt 10
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 18, 2010 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at or near mailboxes 1 sty public hall.
May 15, 1999
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
May 15, 1999
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at or near mailboxes 1 sty public hall.
May 15, 1999
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Dec 5, 1991
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint 4 sty south apt 19 west wall west room suarez no phone er1. , section '' ''
Nov 2, 1990 · Apt 19
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.
Jan 7, 1990
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical switch cover 1 sty southwest apt 1 kitchen. , section '' ''
Jan 3, 1990 · Apt 1
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint walls & wood trims 4 sty sotuh apt 19 bathroom genara-suarez no phone er1. located at apt 19
Jun 22, 1989 · Apt 19
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling & wood trim 2 sty south apt 7 center room feliciano no phone er1. , section '' ''
Jun 22, 1989 · Apt 7
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint wood trims 2 sty south apt 7 east room feliciano no phone er1. , section '' ''
Jun 22, 1989 · Apt 7
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint walls ceilings wood trims & risers 4 sty south apt 19 kitchen genara-suarez no phone er1. located at apt 19
Jun 22, 1989 · Apt 19
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint walls ceilings wood trims & risers 4 sty south apt 19 center & west rooms genara-suarez no phone er1. located at apt 19
Jun 22, 1989 · Apt 19
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint wood trims 4 sty south apt 19 genara-suarez no phone er1. located at apt 19
Jun 22, 1989 · Apt 19
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-22.03 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Jun 22, 1989
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceilings & walls 2 sty south apt 7 kitchen west room & bathroom feliciano no phone er1. , section '' ''
Jun 22, 1989 · Apt 7
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint 5 sty front apt 25 martos 926 3544 er1. , section '' ''
Jun 13, 1989 · Apt 25
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing 1 sty public hall.
Jun 13, 1989
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 17
- Zoning none
Structural stability inspection requiring an engineer's report of the retaining wall at the rear yard of 537 west 133rd street. engineering report must be submitted to manhattan construction enforcement ([email protected]) within 5 days of this violation.
Oct 30, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 30, 2008
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
May 9, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
At time of inspection, observed steel frame shoring was erected in the rear yard of building (537 west 133rd) to support retaining wall at exposure 3. there's no records in dob found showing permits were obtain
Oct 23, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection, observed retaining wall is in bad condition and need repairs. multiple holes and missing stones seen throughout the wall. shoring was erected because wall was bulging., repair and/or repl
Oct 23, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s) and/or appurtenances. noted: at the rear yard retaining wall at the north property line repairs have not been made to it after shoring was installed/erected as per ( ) dec
Jan 9, 2009 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. work noted: erected temp shoring to rear rubble wall. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition.
Dec 18, 2008
Resolve - Class - 3
"stop all work".work w/o permit.work noted:at rear of premises erectedretaining wall shoring (steel frame) exposure #3.remedy:obtain permit or restore to prior legal conditions.
Sep 30, 2008 · Penalty $500
Active - Hazardous
B4b/bq9 3b/50a 3d/50b 32a/50c 51/50d 36/50e (50a) no emergence switch out side of boiler room door. (50b) smoke alarm box cover missing. (50c) remove wast oil from boiler room.(50d) holes in boiler room ceiling
Jul 14, 2004
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 26, 2023 · Apt FIFTHF
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 18, 2019 · Apt 25
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Window guards
Jan 20, 2012 · Apt 7
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 21, 2011 · Apt 22
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 11, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 27, 2009 · Apt 22
Close - General
Windows
Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 7
Close
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- General
Windows
Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 7
Close - General
Windows
Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 7
Close - General
Windows
Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 7
Close - General
Doors
Dec 8, 2008 · Apt 7
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2007 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 36
- Building area
- 19,872 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,996 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 1987 / 15
- Assessed value
- $619,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #105383, last renewed Oct 23, 2025.
Questions about 537 West 133 Street
Who owns 537 West 133 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 537-39 West 133rd St.
Does 537 West 133 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 58 housing violations at this property.
Is 537 West 133 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 537 West 133 Street built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 537 West 133 Street?
It has 36 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.