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503 West 140 Street

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02072-0027Map

Owner of record: NYC Housing Preservation And Development

503 West 140 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is NYC Housing Preservation And Development. HPD has recorded 312 housing violations here, most recently on April 2, 2024. 41 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
312
DOB violations
19
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 2, 2024

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 · 312

  • 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.

    Mar 16, 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
  • 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
  • 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.

    Oct 10, 2018

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiled floor in the bathroom located at apt 20, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 2, 2011 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 20, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 2, 2011 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection basin sink drain line in the bathroom located at apt 20, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 2, 2011 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at roof bulkhead at public hall, 5th story

    Mar 2, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 20, 3rd story

    Jun 26, 2008 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots on 3rd sty balcony at south , 3rd story

    Jun 26, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash window counter balance in the entire apartment located at apt 20, 5th story, 5th apartment from west at north

    Nov 18, 2007 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 20, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 25, 2007 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash counter-balance at nw window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 20, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 25, 2007 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection sink wasteline in the kitchen located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 17, 2007 · Apt 11

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls throughout 5 sty apt 20. , section '' ''

    Jan 14, 1993 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective faucet knob bathtub 5 sty apt 20. , section '' ''

    Jan 14, 1993 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective radiator valve 5 sty apt 20. , section '' ''

    Jan 14, 1993 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the kitchen sink drain pipe 5 sty apt 20. , section '' ''

    Jan 14, 1993 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling private hall 1 sty west apt 2. , section '' ''

    Jun 14, 1991 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall and ceiling bathroom 1 sty west apt 2. , section '' ''

    Jun 14, 1991 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of dampness penetrating thru bathroom ceiling 1 sty west apt 2. , section '' ''

    Jun 14, 1991 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin bathroom 1 sty west apt 2. , section '' ''

    Jun 14, 1991 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall southeast room 1 sty west apt 2. , section '' ''

    Jun 14, 1991 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wall and ceiling southwest room 1 sty west apt 2. , section '' ''

    Jun 14, 1991 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical ceiling ligth 2 room from south at 1 sty west apt 2. , section '' ''

    Jun 14, 1991 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling kitchen 1 sty west apt 2. , section '' ''

    Jun 14, 1991 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal ceiling at boiler room.

    May 17, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors 1 sty front west apt 2 entrance. located at apt 2

    May 15, 1991 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings thru out 1 sty front west apt 2. located at apt 2

    May 15, 1991 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetrating the bathroom ceiling at 1 sty front west apt 2. located at apt 2

    May 15, 1991 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color kitchen ceiling at 1 sty front west ap 2.

    May 15, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front areaway throughout.

    Apr 24, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches at kitchen 5 sty northwest apt 20. located at apt 20

    Feb 4, 1991 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bathroom door 2 sty east apt 7. , section '' ''

    Feb 4, 1991 · Apt 7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling all rooms 2 sty east apt 7. , section '' ''

    Feb 4, 1991 · Apt 7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moisture penetrating walls and ceiling at bathroom 5 sty northwest apt 20. located at apt 20

    Feb 4, 1991 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin bathroom 2 sty east apt 7. , section '' ''

    Feb 4, 1991 · Apt 7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 5 sty northwest apt 20 m venturo. located at apt 20

    Feb 4, 1991 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceiling and woodwork throughout 5 sty northwest apt 20. located at apt 20

    Feb 4, 1991 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches kitchen and bathroom 2 sty east apt 7. , section '' ''

    Feb 4, 1991 · Apt 7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric ceiling light fixture at northeast room 5 sty northwest apt 20. located at apt 20

    Feb 4, 1991 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing east apt 7 2 sty. , section '' ''

    Feb 4, 1991 · Apt 7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at northeast room 5 sty northeast apt 20. located at apt 20

    Feb 4, 1991 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed ceiling leak bathroom kitchen south room and north room 2 sty east apt 7. , section '' ''

    Feb 4, 1991 · Apt 7

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective metal cabinet kitchen 5 sty northwest apt 20. located at apt 20

    Feb 4, 1991 · Apt 20

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 19

  • Construction other optional

    Corrective action plan req'd-obsvd diagnol brick masonry step cracking above 4fl window opening at the left of exp1 and diagnol brick masonry step cracking above 3fl window opening at right of exp1 owner to immed retain reg design prof in good standing w/dob&nys to eval entire bldg & submit a correction action plan

    Oct 6, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • 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
  • 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

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Site safety none

    Cs-site safety none

    Feb 19, 1992

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Site safety none

    Cs-site safety none

    Feb 19, 1992

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Site safety none

    Cs-site safety none

    Feb 19, 1992

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
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  • Site safety none

    Cs-site safety none

    Feb 19, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Site safety none

    Cs-site safety none

    Feb 19, 1992

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Site safety none

    Cs-site safety none

    Feb 19, 1992

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Site safety none

    Cs-site safety none

    Feb 19, 1992

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Site safety none

    Cs-site safety none

    Feb 19, 1992

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Site safety none

    Cs-site safety none

    Feb 19, 1992

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Site safety none

    Cs-site safety none

    Feb 19, 1992

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Site safety none

    Cs-site safety none

    Feb 19, 1992

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Site safety none

    Cs-site safety none

    Feb 19, 1992

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Leak at back of b'ler-exp. elect.-bdy drain on safety valve plugged-no shut off valve on oil line-holes in ceiling-hole in flue pipe-corroded piping-no guards on gage glass-safety valve drain not supported-blow

    Apr 3, 2019

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    At apt #12 bathroom fixtures been replaced improperly without vents without permits by others. remedy: obtain permits if feasible or restore to prior legal condition.

    May 17, 1993

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 25, 2023 · Apt 2A

    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 (C1)
Year built
1926
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
17,230 ft²
Lot area
4,996 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
2072 / 27
Assessed value
$932,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #102876, last renewed Nov 10, 2025.

Questions about 503 West 140 Street

Who owns 503 West 140 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is NYC Housing Preservation And Development.

Does 503 West 140 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 312 housing violations at this property.

Is 503 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 503 West 140 Street built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 503 West 140 Street?

It has 20 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.