531 West 149 Street
Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02081-0118Map
Owner of record: Carla Seals
531 West 149 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Carla Seals. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 50
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 1
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 50
- 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.
Jun 4, 2025
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.
Apr 2, 2024
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 - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and latch instaled on building entrance door
Feb 23, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt capable to be padlocked instaled on scuttle opening cover , 4th story
Feb 23, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Feb 16, 2022
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.
Apr 2, 2021
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.
Apr 2, 2021
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.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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.
Oct 10, 2018
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 9, 2017
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.
Oct 27, 2016
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.
Oct 2, 2015
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.
Feb 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 14, 2001 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Nov 14, 2001
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.
Oct 6, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at or near mailboxes 1 sty public hall.
Oct 6, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all stys public halls.
Oct 6, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings & walls at all stys public halls.
Oct 6, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceilings * walls all stys public halls.
Oct 6, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 185, 240 m/d law properly fire retard in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department the cellar ceiling boiler room at center cellar.
Oct 6, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed bx wires at all stys public halls ceilings & walls.
Oct 6, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof at 3 sty public hall to roof.
Oct 6, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective 2 lites at skylight over 3 sty public hall.
Oct 6, 1999
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 1 sty front apt williams.
Oct 19, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint kitchen ceiling 1 sty front apt williams 281 2583.
Dec 30, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 1 sty front apt.
Dec 30, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile walls bathroom 1 sty front apt.
Dec 30, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings bathroom 1 sty front apt.
Dec 30, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors fireproof stair encloser at cellar.
Dec 18, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3 sty rear apt.
Dec 18, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2 sty rear apt.
Dec 18, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination public hall basement.
Dec 18, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded metal ceiling at cellar rear and center.
Dec 18, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick chimneys front and rear at roof at west.
Dec 18, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical bx cable to ceiling light fixtures basement public hall at front.
Dec 18, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors at front.
Dec 18, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.15 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
Dec 18, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.
Dec 18, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 3 sty public hall.
Dec 18, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor
Dec 18, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the stagnant water cellar throughout.
Dec 18, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.
Dec 18, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, at cellar at center east.
Dec 18, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick chimneys front and rear at roof at east.
Dec 12, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving at cellar thru out.
Nov 28, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department clgs 1 sty vestibule & basement pub hall.
Nov 28, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing metal handrail of stairs street to front areaway at east.
Nov 28, 1986
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 9
- 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 - 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
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 · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 3,468 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,699 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 2081 / 118
- Assessed value
- $211,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #128208, last renewed Oct 10, 2025.
Questions about 531 West 149 Street
Who owns 531 West 149 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Carla Seals.
Does 531 West 149 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.
Is 531 West 149 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 531 West 149 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 531 West 149 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.