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539 West 148 Street

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02080-0014Map

Owner of record: Iwc 539 W. 148th Street LLC

539 West 148 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 6 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Iwc 539 W. 148th Street LLC. HPD has recorded 328 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 16 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
328
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
311

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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
6
About 100% of the building's 6 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 · 328

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 16, 2024 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 16, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 16, 2024 · Apt 3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 10 sqft at ceiling, 10 sqft at north wall, 5 sqft at east wall and 2 sqft at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 3

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer, ntercom system from building entrance to east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 10, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 6 sqft, east wall approx 4 sqft, south wall approx 2 sqft, west wall approx 2 sqft, and north wall approx 2 sqft in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16656939 issued 07-feb-24 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).

    Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 3

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 6 sqft, east wall approx 4 sqft, south wall approx 2 sqft, west wall approx 2 sqft, and north wall approx 2 sqft in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north and south walls in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 6

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling, walls and trim in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling, walls and trim in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and trim in the private hallway located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls in the private hallway located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling, walls and trim in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook to hold installed on door and wall in vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 12, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 27, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jul 27, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consist of hook and eye at bottom of vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 27, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 4, 2022 · Apt 6

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

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door frame from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from east at south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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) 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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) 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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) 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a notice, written in english and in spanish, on the building entrance door or other conspicuous location in the building common area, stating that: (1) the building is in the alternative enforcement program, (2) that occupants may call 311 or the aep at 212-863-8262 to report housing maintenance complaints, (3) the name, telephone, and address of the owner, and, (4) the identity of any financial institution that holds a mortgage on the property. post at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temp. 140f at sink exceeding max. 130f allowed in the kitchen located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material at west wall at center section at cellar

    Mar 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rubbish at rear yard

    Mar 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the stagnant water at center court yard

    Mar 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at center section at cellar

    Mar 1, 2022

    Open — Invalid certification

DOB building violations · 3

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and dob records. partitionserected from floor to ceiling at basement center creating use of roomsfor living kitchen sink present also full bathroom with water closet

    Dec 23, 2016 · Penalty $1,200

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Woork without a permit work noted having constructed a masonery block wall aprox.15x10 hiiigh at west side of rear side yard. remedy; remove block wall, if feasible file plan and obtain permit for wall

    Feb 29, 2000 · Penalty $500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 24, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 10, 2024 · Apt BLDNG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 10, 2024 · Apt BLDNG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jun 10, 2024 · Apt BLDNG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jun 10, 2024 · Apt BLDNG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 27, 2022 · Apt PBLC

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 29, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 29, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 29, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 29, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 29, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 29, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 29, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 3, 2020 · Apt 3

    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 (C2)
Year built
1920
Floors
2
Residential units
6
Building area
3,412 ft²
Lot area
2,498 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
2080 / 14
Assessed value
$207,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #138824, last renewed Oct 28, 2025.

Questions about 539 West 148 Street

Who owns 539 West 148 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Iwc 539 W. 148th Street LLC.

Does 539 West 148 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 328 housing violations at this property.

Is 539 West 148 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 539 West 148 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 539 West 148 Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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