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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

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 12, 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 · 53

  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock ed at basenemt at boiler room

    Jan 4, 2026

    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
  • 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
  • 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
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  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 17, 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
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • 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

    Jan 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the standing water at north at cellar

    Jan 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a key operated lockset at bulkhead door

    Jan 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a non self locking assembly at bulkhead door

    Jan 7, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 of incandescent light required.

    Oct 25, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system

    Jun 25, 2003

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches located at apt 4, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Jun 9, 2003 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 20, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 20, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective painted sprinkler heads at 1st and 2nd sty at public hall

    Nov 1, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room, cellar

    Nov 1, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 ,missing extra sprinkler heads and wrench , cellar

    Sep 21, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.