509 West 140 Street
Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02072-0024Map
Owner of record: 509 W 140th Street HDFC
509 West 140 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 509 W 140th Street HDFC. HPD has recorded 469 housing violations here, most recently on October 1, 2026. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 469
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 390
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 · 469
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft, at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 1, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2025 · 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, south and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
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- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash at wndow in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 1B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 1B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 1B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 17, 2024 · Apt 1B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose metal gate at the front of the building
Jun 17, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete step 2nd from bottom at the building's front stoop
Jun 17, 2024
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage of material consisting of electronic equipment,boxes and other personal effects preventing free access and egress in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloping ceramic tiled floor in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiled east wall and north wet walls in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets and shower body assembly at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint the fire escape at the front of the building
Jun 17, 2024
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of an inoperative light fixture at the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of illegal wire tapping at the breaker box in the foyer located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance lower sash 1st window at south in the 5th room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles floor throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 1B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheet rock and ceramic tiles at east wall bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance lower window sash at east in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 1B
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 defective , 1st story
Dec 22, 2023
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt 1C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at steam pipe riser in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock at east wall at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood subfloor under bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 3C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 30 sq feet at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 3C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective viynl tiles floor in the private hallway located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 3C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 14
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - 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 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 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. defects noted: at time of inspection there are plants & decorative lights on fire escape & fire escape ladder obstructing safe passage in case of emergency.
Mar 27, 2012 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 2
Ffailure to comply w/the comm's order to file a c of c w/the dept of bldgs. defect noted: at time of inspection no c of c has been filed for ecb nov #34852235x dated: 3-22-11.
Mar 27, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner. defects noted: apt 1b bathroom bathroom bathtub is pulling away from wall & sinking into the floor & also missing tiles around bathtub. remedy: repair &/or
Mar 22, 2011 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 29, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 29, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 29, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 29, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 29, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 29, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 14, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 31, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 31, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 16, 2023 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 16, 2023 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2023 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2023 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 21, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2023 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 14, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 14, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 14, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 14, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 9, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 5, 2022 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 5, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 2, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
May 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 11, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 11, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 15
- Building area
- 13,195 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,747 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 2072 / 24
- Assessed value
- $746,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #111015, last renewed Jul 3, 2025.
Questions about 509 West 140 Street
Who owns 509 West 140 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 509 W 140th Street HDFC.
Does 509 West 140 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 469 housing violations at this property.
Is 509 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 509 West 140 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 509 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.