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
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 · 26
- 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 - 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
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 - 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
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 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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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- ANon-hazardous
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 - 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) 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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- 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
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.