557 West 144 Street
Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02076-0007Map
Owner of record: 144 Sky LLC
557 West 144 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 22 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 144 Sky LLC. HPD has recorded 59 housing violations here, most recently on February 28, 2025. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 59
- DOB violations
- 11
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 316
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
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 59
- BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Dec 19, 2024 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 no installed between 48-62 inches above floor at public hall, 1st story
Aug 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots 4th story balcony building front at fire escape
Aug 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector not installed within 15 feet of sleeping area two required located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). not installed within 15 feet of sleeping area two required located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 3, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3b, 3rd story
Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story
Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3b, 3rd story
Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 18, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at the building entrance door. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisiting of an uncceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the building entrance door. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at time of inspection. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system paper sign present at time of inspection. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 incorrect frame at time of inspection. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 13, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at the building entrance door. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisiting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Sep 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at time of inspection at public hall, 1st story
Sep 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at time of inspection. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Aug 30, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at time of inspection at public hall, 1st story
Aug 30, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 30, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 30, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at time of inspection at public hall, 1st story
Aug 30, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Aug 30, 2017
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 wrong frame at time of inspection at public hall, 1st story
Aug 30, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide security in the event of a power outageby means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at the building entrance door. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 30, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisiting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at the building entrance. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 30, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Jul 20, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
Jul 20, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all stories at public hall.
Jul 20, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 20, 2015 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 20, 2015 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 20, 2015 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items 4th sty front south at at fire escape
Feb 21, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles in the private hallway located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 11
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
At time of inspection, observed occupied building was altered without obtaining new certificate of occupancy. alteration type 1 job #103224967-01-al issued on 08/16/2002 but never signed off. no c of o found in
Dec 19, 2025 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. in that concrete stucco has disintegrated from brick parapet facade wall south and pieces havefallen onto cellar floor front yard. remedy: maintain plumbing-repair
Oct 8, 1999 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt APT3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt APT3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt APT3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 14, 2025 · Apt B2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 14, 2025 · Apt B2
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 3, 2023 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 8, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 8, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 1, 2019 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2019 · Apt 2C
Close - Outside building
Skylight
Jul 30, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 14, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 14, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 21, 2017 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 21, 2017 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 12, 2017 · Apt 5D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 12, 2017 · Apt 5D
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jan 12, 2017 · Apt 5D
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 2D
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 2D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 6, 2015 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 6, 2015 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 18, 2015 · Apt 5D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 18, 2015 · Apt 5D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 18, 2015 · Apt 5D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 2, 2015 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 25, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 24, 2014 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 12, 2012 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2012 · Apt 2B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 22
- Building area
- 18,370 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,246 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 2076 / 7
- Assessed value
- $666,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #108666, last renewed Oct 21, 2025.
Questions about 557 West 144 Street
Who owns 557 West 144 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 144 Sky LLC.
Does 557 West 144 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 59 housing violations at this property.
Is 557 West 144 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 32% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 557 West 144 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 557 West 144 Street?
It has 22 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.