roofy

522 West 153 Street

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02084-0046Map

Owner of record: Booth Douglas

522 West 153 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Booth Douglas. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 17 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
72

What to know

Concern
1 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 26

  • 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

    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

    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
  • 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, 2021

    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
  • 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
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plywood installed over stairs area to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 14, 2005

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 1st private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 11, 2004 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
Show 16 more ↓
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 11, 2004 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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) north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 11, 2004 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south west radiator in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 9, 2004 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color closet ceiling in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 9, 2004 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color closet walls in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 9, 2004 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north door and door frame in the 2nd foyer from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 9, 2004 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south closet door and frame in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 9, 2004 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north window frame and radiator in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 9, 2004 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east closet door and north door in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 9, 2004 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west door and frame in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 9, 2004 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west interior closet door frame casing in the 3rd private hallway from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 9, 2004 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Sep 5, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing approved wire screen below skylight at bulkhead at roof.

    Sep 5, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings public halls all stys throughout.

    Sep 5, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceilings and trimming public hall all stys basement and throughout.

    Sep 5, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving front area yard.

    Sep 5, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway noted at time of inspection observation was mae at front yard epxosure (1) of property fence underneath fire escape obstructing drop down ladder to ground level f

    Feb 7, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit noted at time of inspection observation was made at rear yard exposure (3) near side and rear lot line a one story erected deck combustible material which erected structure consist of wood

    Feb 7, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans-non conforming noted:1st fl not as per approved plans bathroom closet & dr drop arch over kitchen plans noted dec 27 2005 p# 104154931 issued 03/24/06.

    Jun 6, 2006

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg defect. scuttle hatch is sealed shut unable to open at time of inspection-location roof at front cinterend. remedy:maintain blvd immediate allow for opening of scuttle hatch to roof imm

    Nov 16, 2005

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 5, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 26, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 24, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 19, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 19, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 15, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 7, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 29, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 27, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
Show 40 more ↓
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 11, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 11, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 10, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 9, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 9, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 7, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 5, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 5, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 4, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 4, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 25, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 23, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 21, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 19, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 18, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Sep 22, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Construction

    Roof

    Sep 22, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 17, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 17, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 16, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 12, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 11, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 7, 2005 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 7, 2005 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 1, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 30, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 26, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 26, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 18, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 17, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2005 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 12, 2005 · Apt BLG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 9, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C0)
Year built
1920
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,880 ft²
Lot area
1,998 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
2084 / 46
Assessed value
$102,660
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #127920, last renewed Oct 1, 2025.

Questions about 522 West 153 Street

Who owns 522 West 153 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Booth Douglas.

Does 522 West 153 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 522 West 153 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 522 West 153 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 522 West 153 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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