521 West 151 Street
Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02083-0021Map
Owner of record: 521 West 151 St HDFC
521 West 151 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 521 West 151 St HDFC. HPD has recorded 154 housing violations here, most recently on August 18, 2026. 25 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 154
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 69
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 · 154
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the private hallway located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 32
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls in the private hallway located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls in the 3rd room from east located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door in the 1st room from east located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls in the kitchen located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at kitchen and nnorth wall in the kitchen located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 32
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 52, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 52
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door with key-operated dead bolt & latch set peephole & chain guard at main entrance door in the entrance located at apt 52, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 52
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door
Jul 19, 2025
Open — 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door , 1st story
Mar 8, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at bulk head at public hall stairs
May 10, 2024
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at 1st sty at public hall stairs
May 10, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at 4th sty at public hall
May 10, 2024
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.
Apr 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 52, 5th story
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 52
Open — Not complied with - 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 - 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
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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 32
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 32
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 32
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 32
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 32
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 32
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 6th room from north located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 32
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 32
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 6th room from north located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 32
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 32
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 32
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 32
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 32
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 32
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 32
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 32
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 32
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 52, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 52
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors , 5th story at 1st public hall bulkhead from north
Sep 15, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 32
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.
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
DOB building violations · 6
- 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 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - 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 19, 2007
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
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 32
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 32
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 32
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 32
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 32
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 17, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 27, 2024 · Apt 32
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 27, 2024 · Apt 32
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 27, 2024 · Apt 32
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 14, 2021 · Apt 36
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 52
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 31, 2017 · Apt 32
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 31, 2017 · Apt 32
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 31, 2017 · Apt 32
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 31, 2017 · Apt 32
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 31, 2017 · Apt 32
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 31, 2017 · Apt 32
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 31, 2017 · Apt 32
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 31, 2017 · Apt 32
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 30, 2014 · Apt 52
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Oct 1, 2013 · Apt 52
Close - General
Floor
Oct 1, 2013 · Apt 52
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 1, 2013 · Apt 52
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 19, 2013 · Apt 52
Close - General
Floor
Jul 19, 2013 · Apt 52
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 19, 2013 · Apt 52
Close - General
Floor
Jul 19, 2013 · Apt 52
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Jul 19, 2013 · Apt 52
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 19, 2013 · Apt 52
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 52
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 12, 2013 · Apt 52
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 10, 2013 · Apt 52
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 10, 2013 · Apt 52
Close - General
Windows
Apr 26, 2013 · Apt 52
Close - General
Windows
Apr 26, 2013 · Apt 52
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 26, 2013 · Apt 52
Close - General
Windows
Mar 7, 2013 · Apt 52
Close - General
Windows
Mar 7, 2013 · Apt 52
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 7, 2013 · Apt 52
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 32
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 32
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 32
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 11, 2011 · Apt 21
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 15
- Building area
- 12,510 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,331 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 109
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 2083 / 21
- Assessed value
- $474,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #124654, last renewed Sep 19, 2025.
Questions about 521 West 151 Street
Who owns 521 West 151 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 521 West 151 St HDFC.
Does 521 West 151 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 154 housing violations at this property.
Is 521 West 151 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 521 West 151 Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 521 West 151 Street?
It has 15 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.