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520 West 140 Street

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02071-0043Map

Owner of record: Hamilton Heights NY LLC

520 West 140 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Hamilton Heights NY LLC. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 34 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
35
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 35

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    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.

    Oct 25, 2019

    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.

    Oct 10, 2018

    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.

    Nov 9, 2017

    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.

    Oct 27, 2016

    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.

    Oct 2, 2015

    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 3, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts required.

    Dec 30, 2009

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts required.

    Aug 8, 2009

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    May 2, 2001

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetrating ceiling bathroom 2 sty south apt 4. , section '' ''

    Jul 13, 1996 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2 sty south apt 4 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Jul 13, 1996 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile west wall bathroom 2 sty south apt 4. , section '' ''

    Jul 13, 1996 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches at 2 sty south apt 4. , section '' ''

    Jul 13, 1996 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire & ceiling 2nd room from south 2 sty south apt 4. , section '' ''

    Jul 13, 1996 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 2 sty south apt 4 mr doster. , section '' ''

    Jul 13, 1996 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls north room 2 sty south apt 4. , section '' ''

    Jul 13, 1996 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose handrail 1 to 2 sty pub hall.

    Jan 19, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector defective at 2nd sty rear apt 4 d moore. , section '' ''

    Jan 19, 1988 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2nd sty rear apt 4. , section '' ''

    Jan 19, 1988 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations at 2 sty rear south apt 4. , section '' ''

    Jan 19, 1988 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1st sty front west apt 1 kitchen and bathroom. , section '' ''

    Dec 5, 1983 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1st sty front east apt 1 kitchen and bathroom. , section '' ''

    Sep 5, 1980 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.07 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1 sty west apt 1 kitchen and bathroom. , section '' ''

    Feb 21, 1979 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 5

  • Construction other optional

    Wk w/o a permit,wk noted:replace portion of retaining(rubble)wall at rear yard w/new 11 foot high x 15 foot wide masonry brick retaining wall w/concrete patio at rear remedy: obtain permits and approvals

    Nov 14, 2013

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    May 8, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 10, 1996

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 10, 1996

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Site safety none

    Cs-site safety none

    Feb 19, 1992

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at the rear yard the retaining wall b/w premises and 515 w 139 st has partially collapsed and has not been repaired or permit applied for since the issue

    Jan 2, 2009 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    27-1031 (a)(1) failure to maintain-retaining wall. observed: retaining wall at rear of property has collapsed under mining; 2 trees 24" & 18" in diameter, three fence posts (steel) with attached chain link fenc

    May 6, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior. noted: retaining wall at rear total collapse to rear adjacant property of 515 west 139 st. remedy: obtain permits and approvals and restor retaining wall.

    Jun 19, 1998 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain interior stairs in that there is a loose tread between the 1st and 2nd floors which is unable to support its designed load and presents a tripping or falling hazard. remedy: make necessary r

    Feb 19, 1992 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain handrail in a public stairwell in that there are loose and missing balusters at various locations of entire stairwell. remedy: make necessary repairs to the satisfaction of this department.

    Feb 19, 1992 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide a protective screening under a skylight in a publis stairwell. remedy: provide protective screening, as per building codespecifications, under the skylight

    Feb 19, 1992 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain iron ladder in roof access scuttle in that the ladder is not anchored at the top and pulls away when climbed on. remedy: secure ladder properly, to assure safe egress

    Feb 19, 1992 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain hallway and stairwell lighting in that various fixtures are broken or bulbs missing and there is inadequate lighting at the time of inspection. remedy: make necessary repairs to the satisfac

    Feb 19, 1992 · Penalty $1,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 30, 2010 · 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 (C2)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
2,821 ft²
Lot area
1,499 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
2071 / 43
Assessed value
$307,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #138279, last renewed Feb 11, 1999.

Questions about 520 West 140 Street

Who owns 520 West 140 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hamilton Heights NY LLC.

Does 520 West 140 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.

Is 520 West 140 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 520 West 140 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 520 West 140 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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