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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

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 11, 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
18
About 82% of the building's 22 apartments
Down from 22 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 · 244

  • B

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door

    Jan 28, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at cellar, section ''east''

    Mar 21, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at building entrance door

    Jan 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.

    Jun 6, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

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

    Jan 23, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • 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 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement

    Feb 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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

    52e10.10h11.15m07.64m07.37t07.40t.b07. 52e10 ropes rubbing 64m07 main line city #'s & elev.co. & # controller 40t,b07 label 1st door leading to m.r. all doors

    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

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
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.