551 West 149 Street
Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02081-0010Map
Owner of record: Bah W 149 Housing Development Fund Corpo Ration
551 West 149 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 22 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Bah W 149 Housing Development Fund Corpo Ration. HPD has recorded 244 housing violations here, most recently on March 11, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 18 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 244
- DOB violations
- 16
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 454
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 244
- BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household storage at 3rd story balcony at south stack at building front. at fire escape
Mar 11, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door
Jan 28, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story
Dec 15, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.
Oct 29, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household storage at balcony at building front at fire escape, 2nd story
Oct 29, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household storage at balcony at building front at fire escape, 5th story
Oct 29, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at cellar, section ''east''
Mar 21, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective unkeyed fire retardant material at ceiling at cellar, section ''east''
Mar 21, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tub deck tiles at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story
Jan 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at building entrance door
Jan 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exeeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130f at all hot water fixture in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the boxes of cardboard and household waste at front areaway
Sep 25, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Jun 6, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at fire door leading to west court at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 8, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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
May 8, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeded the maximum temperature 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Jan 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots 4th story balcony building front at 1st fire escape from east at north
Jul 19, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at sink waste line in the kitchen located at apt 19, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 4, 2023 · Apt 19
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 25, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 25, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 25, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... (approx 4 sq ft) at the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east original violation 15741624 issued 25-feb-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Feb 25, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... (approx 4 sq ft) at the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 25, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 30 sq. ft at south wall and 5 sq. ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement
Feb 22, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... (approx 4 sq ft) at south the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east original violation 15726565 issued 17-feb-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Feb 17, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak from the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the unkeyed plaster at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... (approx 4 sq ft) at south the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 17, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes bicycle wheels at front stack at fire escape at north , 5th story
Jan 5, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at faucets in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 5, 2023 · Apt 14
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 16
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Borough commissioner issued a stop work order to application #123509863 due to applicant withdrawal. pswo issued for all construction work in apt #16. stop all work immediately and make site safe.
Mar 7, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
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 - 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
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Failure to uncover plumbing system for inspection &/ or tested i observed at time of spot check inspection for apartment 16 located on the fourth floor for roughing for waste sewer water and vent roughing for w
Jun 9, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical work without a permit.the entire apt. 19:replacing,receptacal outles,switches,lighting fixtures. "not on file" remedy:obtain permit.
Nov 13, 2015
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. defects noted: in apt 19 observed flooring ripping away in hallway. also observed floor in hallway is sloping. kitchen window sill is broken,bathroom sink is
Nov 9, 2015 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: section of exterior rear wall, approx 2' wide x 6'high, is cracked & partly collapsed. noted location: exterior wall adjacent to apt b2 rear door to backy
Feb 8, 2010
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner defect: exteriorsidewall at rear at grade adjacent to doorway is missing cement stuccoat lower section several tiles are missing from lower section to mid
Jan 31, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
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Aug 26, 2008
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 20
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 20
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 5, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 3, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 16, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2025 · Apt 13B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 8, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 8, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - General
Janitor/super
May 8, 2024 · Apt B2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 8, 2024 · Apt B2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - General
Janitor/super
Feb 29, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 28, 2024 · Apt THIRDF
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 24, 2024 · Apt 13B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 24, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2024 · Apt APARTM
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 16
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 28, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 20
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 18, 2023 · Apt 20
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 17, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 17, 2023 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 22
- Building area
- 19,426 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,996 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 2081 / 10
- Assessed value
- $1,157,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #104402, last renewed Jul 9, 2025.
Questions about 551 West 149 Street
Who owns 551 West 149 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bah W 149 Housing Development Fund Corpo Ration.
Does 551 West 149 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 244 housing violations at this property.
Is 551 West 149 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 18 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 82% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 551 West 149 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 551 West 149 Street?
It has 22 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.