521 West 144 Street
Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02076-0021Map
Owner of record: Richard Wright Houses LP
521 West 144 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1880 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Richard Wright Houses LP. HPD has recorded 417 housing violations here, most recently on August 31, 2026. 32 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 417
- DOB violations
- 17
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 134
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 417
- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.
May 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective leaking water heating tank at boiler room
Aug 8, 2025
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at east rear fire passageway
Aug 8, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at west rear fire passageway
Aug 8, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east yard yard
Nov 6, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system from building front to south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 6, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 1st private hallway from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of key operated lock at door leading to room with fire escape window in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 0; wg to repair = 3; in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st private hallway from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at door to east court at public hall, 1st story
Sep 16, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door to east court at public hall, 1st story
Sep 16, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch (to gas meter room) at meter room
Sep 16, 2024
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 4th room from north at west, the 2nd room from north, the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 6, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wash basin cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 6, 2024 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 6, 2024 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 6, 2024 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 6, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl to floor in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator cover in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet door in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator cover in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator cover in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator cover at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective medicine cabinet at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 entrance door in the foyer located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal tread 2nd, 6th, 8th and 9th from bottom up at metal stairs at the south wall leading to south yard
Nov 14, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen , the private hallway located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 3A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 17
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
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
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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
Sep 16, 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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: erected a sidewalk shed. approxmately 35-0 l x 12-0' h. location: front of 517 west 144 street. remedy: obtain a permit.
Feb 14, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close
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- Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 29, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 21, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 21, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 21, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 12, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 28, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Oct 19, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 19, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 19, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 19, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 19, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
May 28, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 2, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 2, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 2, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 2, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 2, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 2, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 2, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 2, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 2, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 1, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Door
May 1, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Cabinet
May 1, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 1, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 1, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1880
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 15
- Building area
- 16,950 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,956 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 2076 / 21
- Assessed value
- $651,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #113844, last renewed Oct 14, 2025.
Questions about 521 West 144 Street
Who owns 521 West 144 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Richard Wright Houses LP.
Does 521 West 144 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 417 housing violations at this property.
Is 521 West 144 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 15 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 521 West 144 Street built?
City records list 1880 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 521 West 144 Street?
It has 15 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.