117 West 144 Street

Manhattan, NY 10030BBL 1-02013-0022Map

117 West 144 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1922 in Manhattan, 10030. It has 30 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is NYC Housing Authority. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on May 30, 2026. 15 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 25
DOB violations: 10
ECB violations: 9
HPD complaints: 17

What to know

Concern

6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good

Last violation May 30, 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 · 25

CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at floor at cellar
May 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at sidewalk at front areaway, 1st story
May 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at compactor closet at public hall, 1st story
May 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
May 30, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north and south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 11, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
May 11, 2026
Open — Not complied with
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 11, 2026
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 mailbox missing at public hall, 1st story
May 11, 2026
Open — Not complied with
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing
May 11, 2026
Open — Not complied with

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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 11, 2026
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. at public hall, 1st story
May 11, 2026
Open — Not complied with
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
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar
Jan 20, 2025
Open — Not complied with
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock to basement at boiler room
Jan 12, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 1C
Open — Not complied with
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 1C
Open — Not complied with
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 1C
Open — Not complied with
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
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 9, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 10

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
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
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
May 4, 1998
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 · 9

Class - 1
Found weil mclain (model#976) gas fired boiler had to cease use boiler due to high co readings in boiler room hazardous condition do not operate boiler until all hazardous conditions are corrected and dob is no
Apr 7, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Class - 2
Boiler not registered-pressure relief valve leaking-spill switch not installed on heating boiler & dom. hw boiler; correct all violating conditions, submit a certificate of correction.
May 1, 2020 · Penalty $625
Active
Class - 2
Boiler not registered, boiler shall be filed with dob boiler division. safety relief valve defective, signs of leakage, replace valve. holes on ceiling, seal all holes. draft inducer on flue pipe inoperable rep
May 15, 2019
Active
Class - 2
B254,50a,50b. as per class 2 (b2254) 28.301.1 failure to maintain 50a: no spill switch installed; 50b-safety relief valve leaving.
May 30, 2018
Resolve
Class - 2
36,6a-b254-36)found weil mclain gas fired boiler not registered. register the boiler, correct all violating conditions and submit a certificate of correction.
May 4, 2018
Active
Class - 2
B254-36)found precision gas-fired water boiler not registered. register the boiler.
May 4, 2018
Active
Non-hazardous
B4a/50a/50b (50a0 pipe saftey or relief valve up right 50b-saftey or relief valve leaking
Oct 19, 2005
Resolve
Non-hazardous
B4a-16-34a-50. welc mclain boiler missing name cating plate.
Feb 11, 2003
Resolve
Non-hazardous
B4a-bq9-34a-36. precision boiler model #0400 hot water boiler work without permits application number 103222567-01 is not for this address aplication number 103222567-01 is for 109 west 144 street.
Feb 11, 2003
Active

Complaints

Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 18, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 18, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close
Door/window
Door
May 18, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 9, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 26, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close

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Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 2FL
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG
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: 1922
Floors: 5
Residential units: 30
Building area: 18,230 ft²
Lot area: 5,297 ft²
Zoning: R7-2
Community board: 110
Council district: 9
Block / lot: 2013 / 22
Assessed value: $553,050
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #145216, last renewed Dec 8, 2025.

Questions about 117 West 144 Street

Who owns 117 West 144 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Housing Authority.

Does 117 West 144 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 117 West 144 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 117 West 144 Street built?

City records list 1922 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 117 West 144 Street?

It has 30 residential units.

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