538 West 148 Street
Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02079-0149Map
Owner of record: Hamilton Heights Community HDFC
538 West 148 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Hamilton Heights Community HDFC. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on July 29, 2024. 8 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 17
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 1
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 · 17
- BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, apartment at east
Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling. in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jan 6, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jan 6, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the ... rubbish, clutter and heavy accumulation of grease on all surfaces and floor throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in sink in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 9, 2018 · Apt 3
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 9, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ... all walls and ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 9, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ... the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 9, 2018 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 1, 1st story
Jul 1, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in toilet in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 27, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 4
- 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 - 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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
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Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | $34,538 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,541 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,599 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 2079 / 149
- Assessed value
- $141,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #138480, last renewed Oct 16, 2025.
Questions about 538 West 148 Street
Who owns 538 West 148 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hamilton Heights Community HDFC.
Does 538 West 148 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.
Is 538 West 148 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 148 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 538 West 148 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.