557 West 140 Street
Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02072-0010Map
Owner of record: 557 W 140th Street HDFC
557 West 140 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 557 W 140th Street HDFC. HPD has recorded 133 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 31 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 133
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 42
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 · 133
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 17, 2025
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.
Jun 4, 2025
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 2, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Mar 16, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Jul 13, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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 ...
Jul 13, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Jul 13, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Jul 13, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ...
Jul 13, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jul 13, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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 ...
Jul 13, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jul 13, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 8; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 13, 2022 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway consisting of garbage cans and rubbish at east yard.
May 13, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at building front at fire escape
May 13, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2022 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2022 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 13, 2022 · Apt 4A
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.
Feb 16, 2022
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement with a proper address for registered party.
Oct 26, 2021
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 on the wall at public hall, 1st story
Oct 26, 2021
Open — Not complied with - 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
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 4th story s/2 apartment # 4b under vacate order #: 158042
Dec 14, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 1B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective bent door jamb and frame in the entrance located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 1B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and alll walls in the foyer located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical ceiling light fixture in the foyer located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of extension cord on floor at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 7, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 4A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective exterior glass pane in lower window sash in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at building front
Dec 7, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide plywood to seal open windows at building front (3 total) , 3rd story
Dec 7, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 1B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 1B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit fire rated door in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 1B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 30, 2020 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the soot at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 30, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of debris at 3rd story blacony at fire escape buiding front
Nov 30, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective skylight glass over public hall stair , 5th story
Nov 30, 2020
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 8
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 26, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jul 9, 2022 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 7, 2020 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 31, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 9, 2009 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 9, 2009 · Apt 5C
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Jan 9, 2009 · Apt 5C
Close - General
Windows
Oct 9, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 9, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close
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- General
Floor
Oct 9, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 11, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 11, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 23, 2007 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 14, 2007 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 17, 2006 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Sep 7, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Sep 7, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Aug 30, 2005 · Apt ALL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 19, 2004 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 19, 2004 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Mold
Oct 19, 2004 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Floor
Oct 19, 2004 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Oct 19, 2004 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 19, 2004 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 8, 2004 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Fire-escape
Apr 5, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Windows
Mar 30, 2004 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Windows
Mar 30, 2004 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Windows
Mar 30, 2004 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 30, 2004 · Apt 3A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 30, 2004 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 30, 2004 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Mar 30, 2004 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Mar 30, 2004 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 30, 2004 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 30, 2004 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Mold
Mar 30, 2004 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 30, 2004 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 30, 2004 · Apt 3A
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | $445,000 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 15
- Building area
- 12,745 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,747 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 2072 / 10
- Assessed value
- $571,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #102367, last renewed Dec 12, 2025.
Questions about 557 West 140 Street
Who owns 557 West 140 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 557 W 140th Street HDFC.
Does 557 West 140 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 133 housing violations at this property.
Is 557 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 557 West 140 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 557 West 140 Street?
It has 15 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.