511 West 149 Street
Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02081-0124Map
Owner of record: Lipskar, Chaim
511 West 149 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1890 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lipskar, Chaim. HPD has recorded 109 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 48 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 109
- DOB violations
- 28
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 85
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 · 109
- 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 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 17, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 22, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 2, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out
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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.
Apr 2, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st private hallway from north, the 2nd private hallway from north, the 3rd room from north at west, the 3rd room from north at east, the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, east wall, south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 2nd private hallway from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, ceiling in the 1st private hallway from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock in the entrance located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scaulding hot water 148f in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze porcelain paint at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom buzzer from entrance to building to kitchen in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving , at boiler room
Aug 24, 2011
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door swinging into room at boiler room
Aug 24, 2011
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall . at boiler room
Aug 24, 2011
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete steps 3rd up from bottom entrance at stoop
Jul 10, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at west wall, west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, north wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash window counter balances in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the private hallway located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing saddle in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose sink to wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 28
- 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 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - 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 - 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 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 11, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
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 - 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
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 · 4
- Class - 2
Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 10000161874y0001 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report fo
Dec 16, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o permit work noted i observed @ 1:50p, the upper fl's in the bldg were renovated w/ water & drain line were can for kitchen & bathroom w/ no permit.under applications 104425926 & 120943033 has no permit
Dec 11, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Ec 230-23(a) size and rating : general. conductors shall have sufficient compacity to carry the current for the load as calculated in accordance w/ art 220 & shall have adequate mechanical strenght. bsmt servic
Dec 11, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Electrical work w/o a permit. the entire bldg : branch circuit wiring,receptaclus outlets, switches, lighting fixtures." not on file" " please note " 2070953 does not coveres / the above work. remedy: obtain pe
Dec 11, 2014 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 7, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 7, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 7, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 10, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Construction
Pavement
Apr 10, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 10, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Construction
Rain leader
Apr 10, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - General
Stairs
Apr 10, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 10, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 10, 2012 · Apt 1
Close
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- General
Ceramic-tile
Apr 10, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 10, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 10, 2012 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 11, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 11, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 21, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 21, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - General
Windows
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - General
Windows
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 7, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt PA
Close - General
Doors
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt PA
Close - General
Floor
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 24, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 9, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 18, 2011 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2010 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 31, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 31, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Oct 19, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 19, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Construction
Roof
Aug 24, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 10, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - General
Stairs
Jul 10, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 10, 2010 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 15, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 15, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 15, 2009 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | $1,700,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 6 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1890
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 3,528 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,749 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 2081 / 124
- Assessed value
- $214,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #132750, last renewed Sep 7, 2017.
Questions about 511 West 149 Street
Who owns 511 West 149 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lipskar, Chaim.
Does 511 West 149 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 109 housing violations at this property.
Is 511 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 511 West 149 Street built?
City records list 1890 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 511 West 149 Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.