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540 West 144 Street

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02075-0049Map

Owner of record: 540-550 Housing Development Fund Corpora Tion

540 West 144 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 30 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 540-550 Housing Development Fund Corpora Tion. HPD has recorded 242 housing violations here, most recently on February 9, 2026. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 30 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2023.

HPD violations
242
DOB violations
36
ECB violations
39
HPD complaints
151

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 9, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2023
30
About 100% of the building's 30 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 242

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material northwall at public hall

    Feb 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 22, 2025 · Apt 55

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 22, 2025 · Apt 55

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 4, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 4, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 6th story

    Jun 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 6th story

    Jun 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and north wall at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 21, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 21, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and north wall at public hall, 6th story

    Jun 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe under sink in the kitchen located at apt 65, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 65

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 5th story

    Apr 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 5th story

    Apr 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 6th story

    Apr 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 6th story

    Apr 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 6th story

    Apr 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 6th story

    Apr 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 5th story

    Apr 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door, in the bathroom located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 42

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling, in the bathroom located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 42

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening lock installed on bulkhead door preventing the re-entry into the public hall at public hall stairs, 6th story

    Jan 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Oct 26, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 26, 2022 · Apt 33

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 5

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 31

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 3, 2022 · Apt 31

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the foyer located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 26, 2022 · Apt 4

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 17, 2022 · Apt 55

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 17, 2022 · Apt 55

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 17, 2022 · Apt 55

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 17, 2022 · Apt 55

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling, approx. 20 sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling, approx. 20 sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, apartment at west original violation 15211108 issued 10-jun-22 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 4

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor, in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage of material plastic bins, black bags, boxes, furnitures creating health/fire hazard in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective door at base cabinet at sink, in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jun 10, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 20, 2022 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 20, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 20, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective refrigerator gasket at lower door in the kitchen located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 20, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 20, 2022 · Apt 42

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 65, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 20, 2022 · Apt 65

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles in the bathroom located at apt 65, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 20, 2022 · Apt 65

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 5, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 5, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 5, 2022 · Apt 5

    Open — Violation will be reinspected

DOB building violations · 36

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 21, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired

    Failure to perform category 5 inspection

    Jun 1, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 8, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 16, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 18, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 15, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 23, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Feb 27, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 16, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 14, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 14, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 14, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 18, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 11, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p10178

    Dec 18, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p10178

    Nov 7, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 10, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 6, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 13, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 8, 1996

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 17, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    May 31, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Jun 28, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Apr 7, 1992

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Apr 25, 1991

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Device #1p10178

    Mar 9, 1991

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Jun 29, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Restore to device

    Jun 26, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (73)restore elevator to proper service

    Oct 11, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    51-provide splice box covers. 52-repair elev cab. 53-overhead provide light and clean

    Oct 17, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 39

  • Class - 1

    56a10;70z02;100bb11;45m07;61t07:cease use item.brake monitor has been altered and rendered inoperative.this is a safety device to ensure a passengers safety-repair brake monitor and contact nycdob to restored s

    Nov 14, 2017 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    06i11.05j1.03o2.41w7.11x7.05 replace glass vision panel repair damagedto door 05 car door not plumb 41 label and lock door 39 work light 09 car saddle 23 hall call fixtures fls b.5.6 not working 11 6th fl car

    Feb 12, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order. noted:dob records indicate swo #3802 issued 10.7.09 still in effect observedequipment was removed at time of inspection. due to prior history of

    Jan 16, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit noted: approx 87 lf of sidewalk shed installed under pmt #104169695 expired 12/16/07 dob records indicate no permit has been issued for 2 years. observed sidewalk shed at time of inspection.

    Oct 7, 2009 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide post signs @ jobsite pursuant to subsection bc3314.5 noted sidewalk shed missing contractors sign & info @ time of inspection remedy: provide contractors sign & info call for reinspection

    Oct 7, 2009 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    08v10.16x10.05b10 08v10 repair car fl to landing sill not level 16x10 repair 6 fl hoistway door inoperative 05b10 car door gate it is making noise where closing

    Jun 3, 2009 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    8v10.12q3.08v10 car fl to landing sill not level repair sl stops 16x10 hoistway doors inoperative on bsmt 2nd fl and 6 fl repair door openings 05e10 repair car door making noise on closing 12q3 install guards o

    May 13, 2009 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    08v10.42x10.16b10.15i11.12q03.08v10 car fl to landing sill not level repair fl stops 42x10 car not going to 6fl repair 6 fl stop 16b10 repair lobby and th fl hatch door door checks slamming 15i11 replace car ce

    Mar 6, 2009 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    05i10,12q63,16i11.16m11.34m11,35q03,37t07,41t07,39o02,56y13,60q03,70z02,19i11,20i11 05- repair damaged car door 16- repair 6 floor hoist way door & return to service 16- replace missing hoistway door check cove

    Nov 18, 2008 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    05i10.12q03.16i10.16m11.34m11.35q03.37t07.41t07.39o02.56y13.60q03.70z02.19i11.20i11.05i10 repair damage car door 16i10 repair 6th fl hoistway door & return to service 16m11 replace missing hoistway door check c

    Nov 18, 2008 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failed to obtain a temporary construction permit prior to installation/use of sidewalk shed expired:12-16-07 remedy: obtain temporary construction permit.

    Sep 5, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    46r10.16m07.15i11.34m07.05i11.16b01.05i10.100x10.70z09.60q03.16i10.40t07.56o02.08v01.c.u.i.46r10 gov.sw.jumped other items 16m 07 replace all missing door checks covers 34m07 missing facia's between bsmt & 1

    Aug 25, 2008 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    21b06.10h11.22h10.16m07.12q03.21b06 properly secure interlock existing band iron to hold d/l 16m07 stencil all swing doors shaft side

    Aug 20, 2008 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    08v01.16b10.21b06.05i10.70o02.70z09.71m07.45b07.100.20i11 08v01 floor stops excessively off dangerous tripping hazard 16b repair al lhosit wdoors 21b06 3 fl interlock insufficient secure & repaior 100p

    Aug 12, 2008 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    3i10/8v1/15m11/20l11/34q3/25r7/38o2/40i10/40w6/40t7/51u15/53u15/54u15/63m7/66z9/36o2/36t7/.3-safety key cover.20-w/proper glass &( )25-cover.

    May 7, 2007 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    No fireproof enclosure for boiler.noted:no fpsc door (fire proof self closing door)on boiler room.remedy:provide fire proof enclosure for boiler room,forthwith.

    Apr 24, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.noted:improperly installed window mounted a/c units w/o manufacturers or proper support brackets at north elevation & above entry courtyard.remedy:provide proper support

    Apr 24, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Floor numbering signs missing or defective.noted:premises has no floornumber signage in stairwells.remedy:provide proper floor number signage immediately.

    Apr 24, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain elevator.noted:elevator cab stops approximately 4"below landing at 1 & 6fl.elevator does not go to cellar level.remedy:maintain elevator as per code forthwith.

    Apr 24, 2007 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    08v10,15i07,14b10,20m07,21m07,16i10,39d06-(08-v-10)fl stops not level repair(15-i-07)cert.damaged provide(14-b-10)car mirror insufficient repair(angle)properly install(20-m-07)vision panal glass missing

    Jul 24, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    66z09/08a01/20i10/38o02/15i10. 66-water in pit. 08-adjust leveling. 20-car door vision panel. 38-clean car top and light unguarded. 15-certificate frame.

    Jul 26, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    66z9/70l10 66-z-9 3 feet of water in pit remove 70-l-10 repair defective tail rope underneath car contract this department at (212)566 5544 when repairs are made so an inspection can be made

    Dec 21, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    83x10/39p16/36p13. 83-repair and restore to service so a full inspection could be done by this dept.

    Dec 14, 2004 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    58r5/21q7/48q7/5b10/8v1/14m7 58-r-5 machine brake installed without permit. call this dept. and file for permit. (212) 566-5544 21-q-7- provide basement interlock cover. 48-q-7- machine limit switch uncovered

    Dec 6, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    85u05/53u15/54u15/03i11/21b01/23m11/52b14/60o02 85-perorm & file 5 yrstest 53-reshackle car cwt ropes 54-reshackle drum cwt ropes 03-replac e car saddle 21-adjust 3rd floor interlock for door opening.23-install

    Apr 6, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    8v1,8i10,3m7,15i11,16l10,20m7,26u5,36p16,41m7,41q3,39y2,33p16,66p16,50l10,55y2,55y10,55u15,71m7,83n16,66o2.8i10-car saddle 3m7-capacity plate 16l10-not self closing 3rd flr 20m7-car 41m7- fuse 41q3-chain 33p16

    Dec 1, 2003 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    46h13/49h13/6l1/8j1/74m7/ door is slamming also replace vision panel glass-adjust floors where needed provide super with the key to block out basement

    Oct 5, 2000 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    3m,8v,11q,17m,23u,35y,37q,46u,49u,40h,50y,57o,57z,62m. capacity plate, car, toe guard.

    Nov 22, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    5#1,8v1,17m7,28h12,57o2. 5-car door closed too fast. 8-not leveled w/ landing. 17-missing vision panel. 28-guide shoes worn. 57-pit dirty.

    Apr 7, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73-you must return this device back to service so a proper inspection. can be performed.

    Jun 5, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defects are: 1) cellar floor at south east corner of building broken with large hole standing sewer waste 2) large area of rear yard pavement broken at s/e corner of building with standing s

    Jul 29, 1997

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    30r,73x,52r, # cease use of this device for structional shatfway pouring concrete in pit no certificate from engineering and working without a permit restore device back to service so proper inspection could be

    Jul 28, 1997 · Penalty $1,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    73x,75u,17m,17q,5i.73-restore to service after items si-17m-17q are complied with-call 312-8730 before retunning to service

    Aug 21, 1995 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    03i,11x,14m,17m,17q,18l,20m,31i,34i,36m,40l,50y,50y,52#,53x,73o,73u,75t,73x. 03i- rotten walls 31i- water damaged 52# file application for replacement. cease use until items 05i-17m,31i and 34i are complied wit

    Jul 15, 1994 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Restore to service and proper working order for complete inspection.

    Dec 14, 1992 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    36m,53x,11q,13o,33i,40t,31q,46t,49t,14m,3m,15j,73o,60m,74x, 74 have elev ans car 33 sky light 3 capacity plate 60 cwt

    Feb 26, 1992 · Penalty $150

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    33p,35p,73x,61k,22r,1i,2x,20i,11r,14m,57z,18q,31q,15m,25q,73 restore to service 15 handle

    Sep 23, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    33p, 35p, 73x, 61k, 22r,1i, 2x, 20i, 21i, 11r, 14m, 73o, 57#, 18q, 31q15m, 25q, 73) restore to service, 57) water, 15) handle.

    Mar 9, 1991 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occuancy contrary to that allowed by the buidling department records erected partitions at west side of building creating 3 sro aprartments

    May 7, 1990

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 21, 2025 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 21, 2025 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 21, 2025 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 25, 2023 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 8, 2022 · Apt 55

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 4, 2022 · Apt 5

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  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 15, 2021 · Apt 5

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  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 15, 2021 · Apt 5

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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 15, 2021 · Apt 5

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  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 2, 2020 · Apt 5

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  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 2, 2020 · Apt 5

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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 2, 2020 · Apt 5

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  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 2, 2020 · Apt 5

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  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 2, 2020 · Apt 5

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  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 2, 2020 · Apt 5

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  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 19, 2020 · Apt 5

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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 19, 2020 · Apt 5

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  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 19, 2020 · Apt 5

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  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Aug 19, 2020 · Apt 5

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  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 19, 2020 · Apt 5

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  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 19, 2020 · Apt 5

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  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 29, 2018 · Apt 65

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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 19, 2015 · Apt 1

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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 18, 2015 · Apt 1

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 31, 2014 · Apt 23

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  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 16, 2014 · Apt 65

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 28, 2014 · Apt 23

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 23

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 19, 2014 · Apt 23

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 12, 2014 · Apt NA

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 9, 2014 · Apt 23

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 31, 2014 · Apt 23

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 29, 2014 · Apt 23

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 28, 2014 · Apt 44

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 26, 2014 · Apt 23

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2014 · Apt 23

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 19, 2014 · Apt 23

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 18, 2014 · Apt 23

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 17, 2014 · Apt 23

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 9, 2014 · Apt 23

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 7, 2014 · Apt 23

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 7, 2014 · Apt 23

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2014 · Apt 3

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2014 · Apt 31

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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 4, 2014 · Apt 23

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Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
1910
Floors
6
Residential units
30
Building area
45,000 ft²
Lot area
8,743 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
2075 / 49
Assessed value
$1,227,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #101721, last renewed Oct 29, 2025.

Questions about 540 West 144 Street

Who owns 540 West 144 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 540-550 Housing Development Fund Corpora Tion.

Does 540 West 144 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 242 housing violations at this property.

Is 540 West 144 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 30 rent-stabilized units here in 2023 (about 100% of its 30 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 540 West 144 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 540 West 144 Street?

It has 30 residential units.

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