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553 West 144 Street

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02076-0010Map

Owner of record: 553 W. 144th LLC

553 West 144 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 21 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 553 W. 144th LLC. HPD has recorded 171 housing violations here, most recently on May 17, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 21 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
171
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
868

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 17, 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 2024
21
About 100% of the building's 21 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 · 171

  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    May 17, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots on 4th story balcony at bulding front at fire escape

    May 17, 2026

    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 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective toilet bowl. in the bathroom located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective toilet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline pipe at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 2; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection in the bathroom located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 4

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 4

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 4

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective shut-off valve at the east wall radiator in the 4th room from east located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 4

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly secure the loose door knob in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 11

    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 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 2, 2024 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 2, 2024 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective escutcheon plate at top of riser pipe in the 2nd room from north located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 16

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 9, 2024 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at door in the entrance located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 4th story balcony fire escape at building front

    Jun 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass panes at upper and lower window sashes at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose cabinet at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; missing 2 window guards. 2 windows with air conditioner units missing oneway screws in the entire apartment located at apt 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 21, 2024 · Apt 17

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at vestibule door , 1st story

    Mar 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical light fixture in the private hallway located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 24, 2024 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 24, 2024 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 24, 2024 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 24, 2024 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 15

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    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

    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
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  • 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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order. removed rope scaffold. remedy: comply w/ stop work order.

    Sep 24, 2008 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Inadequate safety measures: operation of hoisting equipment in unsafe manner. a) "c" hook's tie back to a vent pipe (photos). remedy: discontinue use.

    Sep 19, 2008 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Supervision or use of rigging equipment w/o a rigger's license. a) no rigger's license. remedy: obtain license.

    Sep 19, 2008 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Sidewalk shed does not meet bldg code specification: approx 60 linear feet of s.w shed in place at south elevation perimeter of above address w/no illumination to light fixtures that were in place under shed at

    Jan 28, 2007 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans. noted: demolition work in progress in apts#1 and 3 at 1fl,#5 and 8 at 2fl,#10 and 12 at 3fl,#14 at 4th fl,#18 and #20 at 5th fl in partially occupied bldg. without safet

    Mar 16, 2006

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 16

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 16

    Open
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 16

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 16

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 16

    Open
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 16

    Open
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 16

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 16

    Open
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 553

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 553

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 553

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 24, 2024 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 16

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 16

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 4

    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
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
21
Building area
18,370 ft²
Lot area
5,246 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
2076 / 10
Assessed value
$517,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #106538, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.

Questions about 553 West 144 Street

Who owns 553 West 144 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 553 W. 144th LLC.

Does 553 West 144 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 171 housing violations at this property.

Is 553 West 144 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 21 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 553 West 144 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 553 West 144 Street?

It has 21 residential units.

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