421 West 144 Street
Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02050-0055Map
Owner of record: Nance, William Bennett Jr.
421 West 144 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1898 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Nance, William Bennett Jr.. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 14 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 19
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 56
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 19
- 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 - 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 17, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 22, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 15, 2023
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Feb 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Apr 2, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective third concrete step up from bottom at stoop, 1st story
May 27, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective third concrete step up from bottom at stoop, 1st story
May 27, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
May 27, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 30, 2014 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ventilation system at laundry room in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 30, 2014 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 15
- Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Jul 19, 2007
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 6, 2006
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
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
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
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
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
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 · 2
- Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: renovation in progress by removing kitchen & baths wall & ceiling concrete fl & erecting new metal stud partiton w/o 1st obtaining permit from d.o.b. locations apt #5 2nd & apt 2
Oct 21, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit ork noted removal of all interior wood partitionwalls doors fixtures and section of concrete floor without first obti aining permit from building department and leaving exposed electrical
Oct 13, 2004 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Stairs
May 26, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 26, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 26, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 26, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - General
Ventilation system
Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt 3
Close
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- General
Cooking gas
Oct 21, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 30, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 30, 2006 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 14, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 14, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 14, 2005 · Apt 1F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2005 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 31, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 21, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 21, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 21, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 21, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 21, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 21, 2004 · Apt 1F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 2, 2004 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 28, 2004 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 28, 2004 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 25, 2004 · Apt 4R
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Sep 25, 2004 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Mailbox
Sep 25, 2004 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Windows
May 26, 2004 · Apt 8
Close - Nonconst
Odor
May 26, 2004 · Apt 8
Close - General
Floor
May 26, 2004 · Apt 8
Close - General
Floor
May 26, 2004 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 26, 2004 · Apt 8
Close - General
Doors
May 26, 2004 · Apt 8
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
May 26, 2004 · Apt 8
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 26, 2004 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 26, 2004 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 26, 2004 · Apt 8
Close - Construction
Roof
May 26, 2004 · Apt 8
Close - General
Windows
May 26, 2004 · Apt 8
Close - General
Windows
Mar 22, 2004 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Windows
Mar 22, 2004 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Doors
Mar 22, 2004 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 22, 2004 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 22, 2004 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 22, 2004 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Floor
Mar 22, 2004 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 22, 2004 · Apt 4R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1898
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 5,763 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,998 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 2050 / 55
- Assessed value
- $418,950
- Landmark / historic district
- Hamilton Heights Historic District
HPD registration #109013, last renewed Aug 29, 2019.
Questions about 421 West 144 Street
Who owns 421 West 144 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Nance, William Bennett Jr..
Does 421 West 144 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.
Is 421 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 421 West 144 Street built?
City records list 1898 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 421 West 144 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.