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
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.
Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 328
- 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 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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
Show 40 more ↓
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at public hall, 1st story
Jun 10, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Refit vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 27, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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) 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 - 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) 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 - 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) 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 - 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) 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the stagnant water at center court yard
Mar 1, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Show 40 more ↓
- 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
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.