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542 West 140 Street

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02071-0056Map

Owner of record: Hamilton Heights Cluster Housing Develop Ment Fund

542 West 140 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 8 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Hamilton Heights Cluster Housing Develop Ment Fund. HPD has recorded 57 housing violations here, most recently on September 10, 2026. 13 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
57
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
47

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 10, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
8
About 100% of the building's 8 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 57

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked retaining east wall at building rear yard

    Sep 10, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 .. at front areaway

    Aug 20, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    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 rats at front areaway

    Jul 10, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    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 at front yard

    Jun 10, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1f, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1f, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 1F

    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 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock assembly at entrance door to building , 1st story

    Mar 31, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective loose brown stone east wall cheek at stoop at front areaway

    Mar 31, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balance, 1st and 2nd window at north from west in the 1st room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 20, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    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 rat yard

    Jun 20, 2025

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 2nd to 6th concrete tread from bottom up at building entrance at stoop

    Jun 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage of material cardboard box and clothes in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1r, bsmt-apt at south

    Jun 20, 2025 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at tub in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department fire retardant material at ceiling in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling in the vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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

    Oct 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Oct 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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.

    Oct 15, 2021

    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, 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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 24, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective upper sash spring balance at window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 24, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 22, 2020 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 3, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story

    Nov 3, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventalation system in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 3, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 3, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story

    Nov 3, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 3, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe at wash/basin in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 3, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 3, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at steam riser in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 3, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit metal gate at building front yard, 1st story

    Nov 3, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket seal at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 3, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit doors to upper cabinets at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 3, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the 1st room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 3, 2017 · Apt 1F

    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
  • B

    Provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department at open space, cellar

    Sep 6, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department at open space, cellar

    Sep 6, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Maintain on the premises a copy of the sprinkler test for the current year.

    Sep 6, 2000

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1 sty south apt 4 kitchen & bathroom. located at apt 4

    Jan 26, 1990 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing wall tiles at basement 8 sty rear apt 2 bathroom. located at apt 2

    Apr 11, 1988 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling basement rear apt 2 throughout. located at apt 2

    Apr 11, 1988 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 5

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    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
  • 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

  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 2, 2026 · Apt F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 28, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
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  • General

    Janitor/super

    Aug 23, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 23, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Jul 25, 2021 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 8, 2021 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 6, 2021 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Feb 21, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 21, 2021 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 24, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 3, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 20, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 30, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 23, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 21, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 4, 2020 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 30, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 3, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 3, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 3, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 3, 2017 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Apr 3, 2007 · Apt 1F

    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 (C5)
Year built
1910
Floors
3
Residential units
8
Building area
2,427 ft²
Lot area
1,098 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
2071 / 56
Assessed value
$264,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #134478, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.

Questions about 542 West 140 Street

Who owns 542 West 140 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hamilton Heights Cluster Housing Develop Ment Fund.

Does 542 West 140 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 57 housing violations at this property.

Is 542 West 140 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 542 West 140 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 542 West 140 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.