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561 West 149 Street

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02081-0006Map

Owner of record: Breco 557w149 LLC

561 West 149 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 60 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Breco 557w149 LLC. HPD has recorded 856 housing violations here, most recently on October 12, 2026. 38 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 58 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
856
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
1,018

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 12, 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
58
About 97% of the building's 60 apartments
Up from 57 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 · 856

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling. at public hall, 5th story

    Oct 12, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Oct 12, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Oct 12, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 11

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door frame in the entrance located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 11

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at ceiling. in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 7, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 11

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 11

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 11

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 11

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 11

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jul 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all stories throughout at public hall

    Jul 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Jul 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jul 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jul 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jul 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell and buzzer system from building entrance to intercom panel at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 17

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall the east wall and the west wall in the bathroom located at apt 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 17

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper sash at window, spring balance 2nd window from east at south in the 4th room from north located at apt 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical wall outlet at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 17

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    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 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective porcelain finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective silicone caulk at tiles around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective the washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and south wall at bulkhead

    Jun 12, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at bulkhead door to roof

    Jun 12, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and south wall at bulkhead, roof.

    Jun 12, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household storage at balcony, at building front at 1st fire escape from east at south, 6th story

    May 6, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective the door and door frame at bulkhead door , 5th story

    Apr 23, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 21, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt 11

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entrance located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 5, 2026 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell and buzzer system from building entrance to intercom panel at north wall in the entrance located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 5, 2026 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 entrance located at apt 16, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 5, 2026 · Apt 16

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 21, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 21, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 21

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set in the entrance located at apt 21, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 21

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 21

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 21, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 21

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of household storage blocking egress window in the 3rd room from east located at apt 21, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 21

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 21, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 21

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 21, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 21

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 1, 2026 · Apt 21

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of ladder next to stairs at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 1, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room

    Jan 26, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 15

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • 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
  • 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

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Glass missing in rear of boiler to sight fire,bolts & dogs not attached to front door on boiler,missing louver by front of boiler for combustion air,missing discharge for backflow correct violation &send in cer

    Dec 10, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in a residential district.legal use-apartment # 7.current use-take out restaurant.rem-discontinue illegal use.

    Jan 4, 2010 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 16

    Open
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 16

    Open
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 19

    Open
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 17

    Open
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 19

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 19

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jul 11, 2026 · Apt 11

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 12

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Outside building

    Pavement

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 18, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 21

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 17

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 2

    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
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
60
Building area
30,855 ft²
Lot area
8,100 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
2081 / 6
Assessed value
$1,945,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #124650, last renewed Jul 1, 2025.

Questions about 561 West 149 Street

Who owns 561 West 149 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Breco 557w149 LLC.

Does 561 West 149 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 856 housing violations at this property.

Is 561 West 149 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 58 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 97% of its 60 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 561 West 149 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 561 West 149 Street?

It has 60 residential units.

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