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413 West 144 Street

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02050-0052Map

Owner of record: Leroy M. Bess Living Trust Dated January 10, 2024

413 West 144 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1898 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Leroy M. Bess Living Trust Dated January 10, 2024. HPD has recorded 61 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 45 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
61
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
6

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 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 · 61

  • 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 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 15, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 16, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2, 2015

    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
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire reatarding ceilings and walls all stories public hall

    May 18, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing balusters at handrail all stories public

    May 18, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at washbasin public hall at community bathroom, 4th story

    May 18, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet public hall at community bathroom, 4th story

    May 18, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing pull chain switch at light fixture north wall public hall at community bathroom, 4th story

    May 18, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition two b-rooms combine creating class a apartment located at b-room 7, 4th story, 1st b-room from east at south

    May 18, 2001 · Apt 7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition two b-rooms combine creating class a apartment located at b-room 5, 3rd story, 1st b-room from west at north

    May 18, 2001 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose hand rails sty at public hall

    May 9, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 4th story

    May 9, 2001 · Apt 7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective sashes in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 9, 2001 · Apt 7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective mortise lock in the entrance located at apt 7, 4th story

    May 9, 2001 · Apt 7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixture at vestibule at public hall

    May 9, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 4th story

    May 9, 2001 · Apt 7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 9, 2001 · Apt 7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires in the 2nd room from north located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 9, 2001 · Apt 7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Aug 1, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material at ceiling basement.

    Apr 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceilings public hall all stys.

    Apr 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room at basement.

    Apr 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed bx cable and wiring at basement ceiling throughout.

    Apr 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose wall outlet at center wall basement.

    Apr 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring east wall 1st sty public hall.

    Apr 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors 2nd sty rear apt entrance.

    Apr 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock at 2nd sty apt entrance.

    Apr 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings walls and trim at 2nd sty rear apt throughout.

    Apr 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit upper and lower sashes at 2nd sty rear apt kitchen.

    Apr 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department 3rd sty rear rooms throughout.

    Apr 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit upper and lower sashes at 3rd sty front rooms throughout.

    Apr 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings walls and trim at 3rd sty community bathroom.

    Apr 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code provide sprinkler hose pail and valve at 4th sty public hall.

    Apr 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.01 adm code provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door 4th sty front rooms entrance.

    Apr 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors 4th sty front rooms entrance.

    Apr 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric ceiling fixture at 4th sty front rooms alcove.

    Apr 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at 4th sty community bathroom.

    Apr 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls at scuttle recess.

    Apr 17, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    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 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 29, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 29, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 1, 2007 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 27, 2007 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Mar 27, 2007 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 27, 2007 · Apt 4

    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
1898
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
4,303 ft²
Lot area
1,799 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
109
Council district
9
Block / lot
2050 / 52
Assessed value
$379,350
Landmark / historic district
Hamilton Heights Historic District

HPD registration #118904, last renewed Dec 18, 2020.

Questions about 413 West 144 Street

Who owns 413 West 144 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Leroy M. Bess Living Trust Dated January 10, 2024.

Does 413 West 144 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 61 housing violations at this property.

Is 413 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 413 West 144 Street built?

City records list 1898 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 413 West 144 Street?

It has 8 residential units.

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