550 West 140 Street
Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02071-0058Map
Owner of record: Van Buren 140 House LLC
550 West 140 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 8 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Van Buren 140 House LLC. HPD has recorded 53 housing violations here, most recently on August 12, 2026. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 53
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 15
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 53
- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — 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 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock ed at basenemt at boiler room
Jan 4, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at public hall, 1st story
Aug 17, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
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 agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 7, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 7, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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
Jan 7, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 7, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor ... missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 7, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the standing water at north at cellar
Jan 7, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum temperture of 130 degrees at hot water fixture in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 1
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a key operated lockset at bulkhead door
Jan 7, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a non self locking assembly at bulkhead door
Jan 7, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east
Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the raw sewage at south, approximately 3 cubic inches at cellar
Jan 7, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 of incandescent light required.
Oct 25, 2011
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system
Jun 25, 2003
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical ceiling light fixture in the room located at b-room 4, 2nd story, b-room at south
Jun 9, 2003 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring in the room located at b-room 4, 2nd story, b-room at south
Jun 9, 2003 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the room located at b-room 4, 2nd story, b-room at south
Jun 9, 2003 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches located at apt 4, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jun 9, 2003 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also located at b-room 4, 2nd story, b-room at south
Jun 9, 2003 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a manager who shall be responsible for the conduct, operation and maintenance of premises and who shall live on premises or be regularly present therein.
Jan 2, 2003
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing ( vincent wilkins ) in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2002 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2002 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color bulging and crack ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2002 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 20, 2002 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 20, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 20, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing ( samuels shanette ) in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2002 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 20, 2002 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material north wall at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 20, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2002 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding ceiling and walls at 3rd sty at public hall
Nov 1, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2002 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads at 1st and 2nd sty at public hall
Nov 1, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room, cellar
Nov 1, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2002 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water stained ceiling and walls at 3rd sty at public hall
Nov 1, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department , missing chain and padlock at o.s.&y. valve , cellar
Sep 21, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 ,missing extra sprinkler heads and wrench , cellar
Sep 21, 2002
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures (building throughout) in the bathroom located at b-room 6, 2nd story, 1st b-room from south at west
Sep 21, 2002 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 11
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
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
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 2, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jan 2, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
May 28, 2012 · Apt 68
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 10, 2008 · Apt 68
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 11, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 10, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 10, 2004 · Apt 6
Close
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- Electric
Electric-supply
Feb 9, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 31, 2004 · Apt 6
Close - General
Floor
Jun 5, 2003 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 5, 2003 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 2,445 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,632 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 2071 / 58
- Assessed value
- $266,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #129913, last renewed Sep 16, 2025.
Questions about 550 West 140 Street
Who owns 550 West 140 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Van Buren 140 House LLC.
Does 550 West 140 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 53 housing violations at this property.
Is 550 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 550 West 140 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 550 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.