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540 West 140 Street

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02071-0055Map

Owner of record: Sunrise Heights LLC

540 West 140 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Sunrise Heights LLC. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
121

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 2025

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 · 22

  • 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

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    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 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material ceiling and east wall at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Jul 31, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and east wall at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Jul 31, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Jul 31, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Jul 31, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening sliding bolt capable of being padlocked at bulkhead door , 4th story

    Jul 31, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    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 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    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 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.

    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.

    Oct 10, 2018

    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.

    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

DOB building violations · 5

  • 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
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 24, 1993

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Bc3314-observed supported scaffolding installed approx. 60 ft in height at expos 1,2,3&4. upon inspection it was observed supported scaffolding with inadequate housekeeping. the in adequate housekeeping consist

    Mar 19, 2024

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain .defect is: stairs from 2nd floor landing to 3rd floor sagging 4 to 6 inches from level. treads and risers pulling awayfrom stringer on on stairs from 3rd floor to roof. hazardous.

    Nov 5, 1992 · Penalty $1,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Mar 20, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Mar 20, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 20, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Mar 20, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 20, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 27, 2007 · Apt 5H

    Close
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  • General

    Doors

    Apr 16, 2007 · Apt 5H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 31, 2007 · Apt 5H

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Jan 31, 2007 · Apt 5H

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jan 31, 2007 · Apt 5H

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 26, 2006 · Apt 5H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 10, 2006 · Apt 5H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 9, 2006 · Apt 5H

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 9, 2006 · Apt 5H

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 31, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 29, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 27, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 26, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 29, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 29, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 20, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 14, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 24, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 4, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 13, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 8, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 3, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 27, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 23, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 20, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 18, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Apr 16, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 16, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 13, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 13, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 9, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 9, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 9, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 6, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 3, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 3, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 3, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 1, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 28, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 26, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 23, 2005 · Apt BSMT

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Oct 1, 2025$1,999,900Three family dwellings3

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
5,945 ft²
Lot area
1,214 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
2071 / 55
Assessed value
$179,340
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #125212, last renewed Mar 4, 2026.

Questions about 540 West 140 Street

Who owns 540 West 140 Street?

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

Does 540 West 140 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 540 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 540 West 140 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 540 West 140 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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