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
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
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Violations
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HPD housing violations · 242
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material northwall at public hall
Feb 9, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Jun 21, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Apr 10, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Oct 26, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 15, 2021 · Apt 5
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 15, 2021 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 15, 2021 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 2, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 2, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 2, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 2, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 2, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 2, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 19, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 19, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 19, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 19, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 19, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 19, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 29, 2018 · Apt 65
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 19, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 31, 2014 · Apt 23
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 16, 2014 · Apt 65
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2014 · Apt 23
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 26, 2014 · Apt 23
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2014 · Apt 23
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2014 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2014 · Apt 23
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2014 · Apt 23
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 29, 2014 · Apt 23
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2014 · Apt 44
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2014 · Apt 23
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2014 · Apt 23
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 19, 2014 · Apt 23
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2014 · Apt 23
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 17, 2014 · Apt 23
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Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
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.