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523 West 134 Street

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-01988-0012Map

Owner of record: Restoring Communities Housing Developmen T Fund Cor

523 West 134 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 25 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Restoring Communities Housing Developmen T Fund Cor. HPD has recorded 525 housing violations here, most recently on July 29, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
525
DOB violations
23
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
7

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 29, 2026

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

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 525

  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 8 , 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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

    Mar 30, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6 , 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6 , 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate .. in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door to the roof

    Oct 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air condition unit installed at fire escape window in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 23 , 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 26, 2025 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 8 , 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Dec 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    § 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plywood installed in place of glass pane at building entrance door , 1st story

    Nov 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective glass pane at building enrance door , 1st story

    Nov 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 9, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling above mailboxes at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 21, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glasspane at lower sash windows 1st, 2nd, and 3rd story at public hall stairs

    Jan 21, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete floor and ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 21, 2008

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    May 2, 2001

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats thru out 1 sty southwest apt 2 located at apt 2

    Aug 23, 1994 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats thru out 4 sty southeast apt 16 located at apt 16

    Aug 23, 1994 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats thru out 4 sty southwest apt 18 located at apt 18

    Aug 23, 1994 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint & or plaster ceiling all walls northwest room 2 sty southwest apt 8 er1 located at apt 8

    Aug 23, 1994 · Apt 8

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed cascading upper leak ceiling kitchen 3 sty south apt 12 er1 located at apt 12

    Aug 23, 1994 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement & tile floor bathroom 1 sty southwest apt 2 located at apt 2

    Aug 23, 1994 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches thru out 3 sty south apt 12 located at apt 12

    Aug 23, 1994 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening lockable dead bolt installed interior entrance door 3 sty south apt 12 located at apt 12

    Aug 23, 1994 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats thru out 3 sty south apt 12 located at apt 12

    Aug 23, 1994 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement & tile floor bathroom 3 sty south apt 12 located at apt 12

    Aug 23, 1994 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor kitchen foyer hall 3 sty south apt 12 located at apt 12

    Aug 23, 1994 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective water damaged & rotten wood ceiling joist bathroom 3 sty south apt 12 located at apt 12

    Aug 23, 1994 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection drain kitchen sink 3 sty south apt 12 located at apt 12

    Aug 23, 1994 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings & walls thru out 3 sty south apt 12 located at apt 12

    Aug 23, 1994 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 4 sty southeast apt 16 betances located at apt 16

    Aug 23, 1994 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty southwest apt 8 valerro located at apt 8

    Aug 23, 1994 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty southwest apt 8 located at apt 8

    Aug 23, 1994 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plywood installed ceiling foyer entrance 2 sty southwest apt 8 located at apt 8

    Aug 23, 1994 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches thru out 2 sty southwest apt 8 located at apt 8

    Aug 23, 1994 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing vestibule door to 1 sty public hall

    Aug 23, 1994

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass lower sash window 1 sty public hall mailbox area

    Aug 23, 1994

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing glass top sash window 1 sty publi chall at mailbox area

    Aug 23, 1994

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing marble tread 1 up from bottom 1 2 sty public hall er1

    Aug 23, 1994

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement & tile walls & floor bathroom 4 sty southeast apt 16 located at apt 16

    Aug 23, 1994 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 1 sty southwest apt 2 paulino located at apt 2

    Aug 23, 1994 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 23

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    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
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    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

    Mar 16, 1999

    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 · 3

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection building is locked and secured, however excessive debris observed at exp #1 and #2 with debris in alleyway and stairway to basement.,

    Jan 3, 2022 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: noted: observed on the outside of vacant building excessive debris along exposures #1 and #2. excessive debris is behind a locked metal gate., repair and/o

    Jan 15, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    As per class 2(b265)28.303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records.submit a current bo-9 report correct allviolating conditions and submit the certificate of correction.

    Dec 6, 2016

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1905
Floors
5
Residential units
25
Building area
16,960 ft²
Lot area
4,796 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
1988 / 12
Assessed value
$698,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #103714, last renewed Sep 24, 2025.

Questions about 523 West 134 Street

Who owns 523 West 134 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Restoring Communities Housing Developmen T Fund Cor.

Does 523 West 134 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 525 housing violations at this property.

Is 523 West 134 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 523 West 134 Street built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 523 West 134 Street?

It has 25 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.