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521 West 149 Street

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02081-0121Map

Owner of record: W. 149 Acquisition Corp

521 West 149 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 8 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is W. 149 Acquisition Corp. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 18 of the 38 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
38
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
34

What to know

Concern
11 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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
5
About 63% of the building's 8 apartments

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 · 38

  • 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.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2025

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2024

    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.

    Apr 2, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 9, 2019 · Apt 2S

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2s, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 9, 2019 · Apt 2S

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Dec 9, 2019

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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.

    Oct 25, 2019

    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.

    Oct 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Mar 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 8, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 8, 2018

    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.

    Oct 27, 2016

    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.

    Oct 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Section 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 , at public hall, 1st story

    May 5, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story

    May 5, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    May 5, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    May 5, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling and north wall 3 sty north apt 3n south room ramon 281 0091 er1. , section '' ''

    Feb 16, 1995 · Apt 3N

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint west wall at north room 3 sty north apt 3n er1. , section '' ''

    Feb 16, 1995 · Apt 3N

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling and west wall 3 sty north apt 3n kitchen er1. , section '' ''

    Feb 16, 1995 · Apt 3N

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint west wall north room 3 sty north apt 3n er1. , section '' ''

    Jan 28, 1995 · Apt 3N

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling kitchen 3 sty north apt 3n er1. , section '' ''

    Jan 28, 1995 · Apt 3N

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint north wall and ceiling center room 3 sty north apt 3n ramon 281 0091 er1. , section '' ''

    Jan 28, 1995 · Apt 3N

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling north room 3 sty north apt 3n kaila 329 6873 er1. , section '' ''

    Nov 21, 1994 · Apt 3N

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling kitchen 3 sty north apt 3n er1. , section '' ''

    Nov 21, 1994 · Apt 3N

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint west wall north room 3 sty north apt 3n er1. , section '' ''

    Nov 21, 1994 · Apt 3N

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint north wall center room 3 sty north apt 3n er1. , section '' ''

    Nov 21, 1994 · Apt 3N

    Open — Defect letter issued

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 4, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 4, 2020

    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

    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

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 1

    Gas being supplied to building without inspection and certification by dob on 12/6/19 at approx 11:45am i observed two gas hot water heaters installed under laa# m00260453-i1-la. gas was being supplied to build

    Dec 6, 2019 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner on 12/6/19 at approx 11:45am i observed an open ended gas pipe in the boiler room located in the cellar of the above mentioned address. utility cut and capp

    Dec 6, 2019

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at time of inspection for application #103949211 as required by department. remedy: stop all work & provide approved plans.

    Mar 3, 2005 · Penalty $130

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at time of inspection for application 104018359 as required by this department during construction operations. remedy:stop all work forthwith & provide approved plans.

    Mar 3, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provdie appproved plans at premises at time of inspection noted cut renovation to apt. 25 second floor by removing al interior gypsum plater front entrie apt walls & ceiling no aproved plans remedy :

    Jul 26, 2002 · Penalty $130

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 8, 2018 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 8, 2018 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 20, 2015 · Apt 3S

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    May 12, 2010 · Apt 1NS

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    May 12, 2010 · Apt 1NS

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 12, 2010 · Apt 1NS

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    May 12, 2010 · Apt 1NS

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 12, 2010 · Apt 1NS

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 12, 2010 · Apt 1NS

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 12, 2010 · Apt 1NS

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 12, 2010 · Apt 1NS

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    May 12, 2010 · Apt 1NS

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 1NS

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 1NS

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 1NS

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke-fumes

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 1NS

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 1NS

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 1NS

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 1NS

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 1NS

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 1NS

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 1NS

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    May 6, 2010 · Apt 1NS

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2006 · Apt 1NS

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Dec 22, 2004 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 22, 2004 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Dec 22, 2004 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 30, 2003 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 30, 2003 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Apr 30, 2003 · Apt 3N

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 30, 2003 · Apt 3N

    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 (C5)
Year built
1900
Floors
3
Residential units
8
Building area
4,492 ft²
Lot area
1,848 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
2081 / 121
Assessed value
$206,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #127941, last renewed Dec 29, 2025.

Questions about 521 West 149 Street

Who owns 521 West 149 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is W. 149 Acquisition Corp.

Does 521 West 149 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.

Is 521 West 149 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 63% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 521 West 149 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 521 West 149 Street?

It has 8 residential units.

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