538 West 145 Street
Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02076-0056Map
Owner of record: 540 West 145 LLC.
538 West 145 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 44 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 540 West 145 LLC.. HPD has recorded 518 housing violations here, most recently on August 7, 2026. 25 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 518
- DOB violations
- 44
- ECB violations
- 38
- HPD complaints
- 843
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 518
- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a key operated lock installed at door to the room with fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing refrigerator with doors intact at public hall, 5th story
Aug 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing magnet at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
May 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Apr 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet door off rails in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less then 10sq ft of mold at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west and north walls in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective the wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective the closet doors off rails in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Apr 8, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator air valve in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 4th apartment from west at north
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 2G
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6h, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at east
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 6H
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 6h, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at east
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 6H
Open — Not complied with - 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 ... in the entrance located at apt 6h, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at east
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 6H
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6h, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at east
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 6H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4h, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 4H
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4h, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 4H
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets basin sink in the bathroom located at apt 4h, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 4H
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4h, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 4H
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4h, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 4H
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4h, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 4H
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the kitchen , the bathroom , the 4th room from north located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 18309730 issued 18-oct-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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
Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower cabinet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 6d, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2025 · Apt 6D
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6d, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2025 · Apt 6D
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 6d, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2025 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of flies in the entire apartment located at apt 6d, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2025 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles. in the 1st room from north located at apt 6d, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2025 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 3rd room from north located at apt 6d, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2025 · Apt 6D
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 5th room from north located at apt 6d, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2025 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilng and all walls at bulk head area
Nov 20, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and west wall at bulk head area
Nov 20, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 14, 2024 · Apt 5A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 14, 2024 · Apt 5A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 14, 2024 · Apt 5A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Nov 11, 2023 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 4th apartment from east at south
Nov 11, 2023 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 14, 2023 · Apt 4C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 44
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 31, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 26, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 31, 2018
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 16, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 20, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 20, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 9, 2017
Dob violation - active
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- Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 7, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 9, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 18, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 12, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 23, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 7, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 8, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 26, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 23, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 17, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 11, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 7, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 19, 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 - 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 - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)properly tag after conducting 2yr safety test.(47)repair walls , repair or renew door, buck
Jul 20, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 38
- Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. remedy : file application, install dlm
Jan 4, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#38269711p issued on 6/10/2019,and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptible certifi
Aug 3, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
8.v.10,12.l.10,23.l.10=8-v-10 car floor to laundry sill no lvel repair 12-l-10 car station does not answer basement & call repair repair /23-l-10 when elevator is a basement it does not answer 1st floor hall ca
Jun 10, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Cease use 17.i.11,(c.u) 05.j.01,(c/u) 8.v.01,68.b.07,70.p.16"17-i-11 replace damaged hoist door gibbs 05-j-01 adjust car door gap at the return panel 8-j-01 adjust levling 68-b-07 provide brake maintenance date
May 14, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
C/u 05a10,72t07,08v01,16h10,16m11,56y13,58h10,42d06,68m07;(05)cease use issued,door zone restriction has been altered & rendered inoperative repair door zone restriction and contact nyc d.o.b at eir@buildings,n
Mar 28, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
39i10,05a10,39l10,8v1,97j1,98m7,68b7,5j1,36m7,56y13,16m7,70p7,77x10-39i10)top of car light damaged. 05a10)cease use, door zone restrictor has been tampered with, disabled and rendered inoperative. this is a saf
Aug 7, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Cu-16i10,68bb07. 16i-lobby door off track, repair. also basement doorhas no rollers on interlock repair and provide access to basement flr (note: elevator co on location repairing device; 68bb-broke tag expire
Jun 11, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
31b07,56b06,59t07,70o02,99bb05. 31-leveling unit insufficient tripping hazards adjust; 56-hoist machine insufficient properly secure; 59-machine brake unlabeled provide; 70-pit dirty clean; 99-current one year
Apr 21, 2018 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 1
08v10:cease use item.off level on floors
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Cu16i10; 57bb07,60m07. 16i-lobby door found off track and door hanging on one hanger roller; 60m-provide lighting over machine.
Jun 19, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Cu-05m07, 32h11,02x10,42q03,59bb07,40o02,17h11,16m07,19m07,77q03,16i1016h11,69m07,08v01 class1 cease for first item; 05m07-door equipment has been updated no restrictor on cab door; provide door zone restri
May 16, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #35081100m issued on 12/13/13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
Oct 8, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order to file a certificate ofcorrection w/ the dept. of bldg for notice of vio. # 35081100m issued on 12/13/13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for occupancy contrar
Aug 12, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the comm order to file a cert of correction with the dob for nov#35081100m issued on 12/13/13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01 for occupancy contrary to c/o #76401 @ cellar level(front
Jul 10, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit work noted at cellar level at front (m & s front line co.) converted into bar, kitchen w/gas stove and 2 pc bath - w/interior metal spiral stair as primary means of egress to 1st flr bar.
Dec 13, 2013 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o #76401. illegal occupancy noted: in cellar front arrangement bar w/2 tables and 6 chairs, kitchen w/commercial gas stove & 2 pc bath toilet and sink. w/inadequate
Dec 13, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34925428r issued on 11/12/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
May 25, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #34925428r issued on 11/12/11 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
Mar 17, 2012 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to c/o.noted:@ cellar arranged to be occupied as eating & drinking establishment in conjunction w/1st flr. contrary to c/o#76401 alt#102548920 is not signed-off.remedy:obtain valid c/o or res
Nov 12, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-complaint manner. defect is: use of prohibited door &/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8;27-371(3). the designated means of egress at rear of ground level bar/restaurant has been
Dec 18, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o. occupancy noted: cellar changed from boiler room,refuge, and storage to a bar with the tables & fifteen chairs contrary to c/o # 76401 alt # 102548920 to cre
May 3, 2009 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
05b01.24i10.100m07.61#11.60x10.60q03.42q03.100v05.61m07.40o02.52b11.39o02.17h11.70o02.77x10.77m07. 05b close gap back of door on return side in car 24i lobby p.i 100m fl designation hall side all fls 61h11 wron
Sep 8, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
08v01 08 adjust leveling of car fl down direction
Aug 13, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
61b11.40o02.45o02.53o02.05b10.60q03.77k10.77x10.67o02.14o02.17h11. 61b11 wrong city id # on main line 05b10 close up the space back of door return side when door in closed position 77x10 lite under car
Jul 21, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
83x10 83x10 1rcny 11-02 only elevator in bldg out of service restore to service.
Feb 12, 2008 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Hazardous
83x10. 83x10-1rcny 11-02 return to service only elevator to service bldg call dob when elevator is put back to service at 212-566-5544 for proper inspection
Feb 1, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
39b07/39i10/58v10/37m11/38m07/66o02/83o02. 39-b-07-no light in motor room, provide. 39-i-10-walls and plaster coming down in motor room, repair. 58-v-10-car stops not level, repair. 37-m-11-junction box underca
Oct 5, 2005 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
83x10. 83-x-10-restore to service, so a full inspection can be made bythis dept.
Aug 22, 2005 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
01l11 08j01 25b01 18m12 07m12 #01-l-11=door does not reopen #08-j-01=all floors#25-b-01=doors are closing too hard#18-m-12=replace cover on first fl.#07-m-12=safety edge cover
Oct 6, 2000 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
74b1,9h12,7e11,74i12,57o02.74-car leveling to fl.low in up high in down.7-safty edge hangs up.74-cab door clutch.
Sep 18, 2000 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved set of plans at time of inspection.noted:work in progress under permit #102692409 no approved set of plans on site for inspection.rem:provide approved set of plans for inspection.
Jul 25, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
05j11,08v01,15k10,15j11,16h12,36m12,53x11,54u16,57o02. #05j11= too much gap to post 15k10= 1,2,3,4,5,and 6 fls #15j11= too much gap to gap to buck 6 fl #16h12=3 and 6 fls #54u16= city id
Nov 29, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
05l,25#,08#,03m.patch hole i shatf way to floor 25-wire hanging out green field 07-door dont open fully 03 fan guarde
Mar 14, 1997
Resolve - Hazardous
02x,03x,11b,22d,35p,57o,62k,74l,02x-underside car 03-fan 57o-very fullof garbage 62k-function box 74l-perform all the work to comply with dob ciolations; 10019e1176c5 and 080792e5y1366c3
Jul 22, 1994 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
02x, 14l, 55x, 57o, 36w, 62k. 02x- underside car 62k- junction box
May 4, 1993 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
05j,08v,14l,16h,18q,35o,36m,55x,57o,37#,73o,21x, 18.dust cover. 37. make elevator answer all calls. 73.perform 5 year test, properly tag device and file elev3.form .
Aug 7, 1992 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
29m,73o,62m,50y,31q,35r,15j,18j,15r,31i,21x,14m,61m,03t,02m,22r,74i, 25q,28h,73#,36t, 29.buffer. 62.toe guard. 35.equipment. 15.handle. 31 motor room. 61. key hole. 74. work light. 73.perform 5 yr test-file
Jul 13, 1992 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
21x;14m;35w;31q;18q;37l; 37. have elev. ans all calls.
Oct 1, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 4H
Open - General
Cabinet
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 4H
Open - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 4H
Open - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 24, 2026 · Apt 4H
Open - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 2G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 2G
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 3AFLOO
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 6H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 6H
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 6H
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 6H
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 6H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 6H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 6H
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 4H
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 4H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 4H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 4H
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 4H
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 4H
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 4H
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 4H
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 4H
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 5D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 44
- Building area
- 40,990 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R7D
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 2076 / 56
- Assessed value
- $3,174,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #108220, last renewed Jul 16, 2025.
Questions about 538 West 145 Street
Who owns 538 West 145 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 540 West 145 LLC..
Does 538 West 145 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 518 housing violations at this property.
Is 538 West 145 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 538 West 145 Street built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 538 West 145 Street?
It has 44 residential units and 48 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.