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534 West 147 Street

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02078-0053Map

Owner of record: West 147th Street Equities LLC

534 West 147 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 21 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is West 147th Street Equities LLC. HPD has recorded 509 housing violations here, most recently on August 11, 2026. 24 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 11 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
509
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
1,150

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 11, 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
11
About 52% of the building's 21 apartments
Down from 13 in 2018

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 · 509

  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, baseboard at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 1o square feet at the ceiling, north wall and the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions from water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective room entry wood door in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper spring balance at the south window in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 44

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the waste pipe of the washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper spring balance at the west window in the kitchen located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 44

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower wood cabinet door at the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 44

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 44

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

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

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

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Jun 10, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at east, west and south yard

    Jun 10, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 33

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall and ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 18966581 issued 29-may-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 2nd riser from north at east wall, 1st riser from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the foyer located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 4

    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 defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 11, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 31, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 28, 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

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 23, 2001

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit 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

ECB violations · 10

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg hazardous ceiling leaking throughout ceiling missing in kitchen 12th holes in living room holes in fl apt 23 2nd fl bathroom ceiling defective remedy: repairs replace

    Jan 11, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Sec 27-1009a openings holes not covered work performed under appl. # 104877698 apt 31 complete demo. performed fl joists not properly covered worker dropped leg through ceiling below 2' sq hole for dumb waiter

    Dec 28, 2007 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide adequately housekeeping work in apt 31 performed under appl.# 104877698 demo. debris & const. material piled on fl so as to prohibit any movement & or travel from entry door to remainder of w

    Dec 28, 2007 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior of bldg.noted defects,at front facade exposure #1 loose & missing motar joints missing grill at 2nd floor frontportico above primary entrance to cap of grill ornamential lime stone

    Jun 18, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit:work noted at apt #31 3rd floor having demolished all interior partitions & removed fire rated material from apt perimeterwalls electric service moved & removed floor & sub floor to joists.

    Jun 18, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to carry out demolition operations in a safe & proper manner:noted work w/o a permit in apt #31 (3rd floor) directly above apt #21 has caused 2 penetrations of ceiling at apt #21 (2nd floor) due to

    Jun 18, 2007 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit.approx.30% of wrk.completed.noted:in apt.42new bathrm walls ceiling removed fire rated removed w/o first obtaining any permit,approvals from this dept. rem:

    May 23, 2001

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. defect is sagging & leaning wood floor in living room, bedroom & kitchen in get 53 causing a hazardous condition. remedy: make all repairs in a safe & lawful manner.

    Feb 7, 2001

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide adequate protection for sidewalks and walkways during construction note: approx. 30' of parapet wall geing restore and stucco w/o any protection for the the public causing a hazardous conditi

    Nov 1, 2000 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit:approx 30% of work completed noted:in apt 42 new bathroom walls, ceiling removed, firerated removed without first obtaining any permits and approvals from this dept. remedy:stop all work obt

    Jul 12, 2000 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt CC1BSM

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt CC1BSM

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt CC1BSM

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt CC1BSM

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 28, 2026 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 28, 2026 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 8, 2026 · 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
1930
Floors
5
Residential units
21
Building area
17,410 ft²
Lot area
4,996 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
2078 / 53
Assessed value
$854,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #105125, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.

Questions about 534 West 147 Street

Who owns 534 West 147 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is West 147th Street Equities LLC.

Does 534 West 147 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 509 housing violations at this property.

Is 534 West 147 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 11 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 52% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 534 West 147 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 534 West 147 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.