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536 West 153 Street

Manhattan, NY 10031BBL 1-02084-0053Map

Owner of record: Columba Charity Housing Development Fund Corporati

536 West 153 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10031. It has 25 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Columba Charity Housing Development Fund Corporati. HPD has recorded 69 housing violations here, most recently on September 29, 2026. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 25 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
69
DOB violations
23
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
179

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 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
25
About 100% of the building's 25 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 · 69

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at 1st window from east at south in the 4th room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west and south walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door at closet at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door at closet at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood shelf at base cabinet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors missing at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 15, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at the staircase 'a' fire door the 1st from west at north at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 15, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latchset at the staircase 'a' fire door, the 1st from west at north at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 15, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Refit the staircase 'a' fire door, the 1st from west at north at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 15, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at the staircase 'a' fire door, the first from west at north at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 15, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Sep 15, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration hopper chute door screwed shut at the south wall at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 15, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing opening mechanism at the hopper chute door at south wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Sep 15, 2026

    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 agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 29, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate ... in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 4, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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) north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 4, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 4, 2024 · Apt 1E

    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
  • C

    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) north wall in the 2nd bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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) east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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) west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 2nd bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jan 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 24, 2024 · Apt 1E

    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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 6, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consistin of aircondition unit installed in second story balcony at south fire escape at building rear

    Sep 5, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .... in the entrance located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit north closet doors in the 1st room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at north and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglazr porcelian painted bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mold on grout around ceramic tile in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose baseboard radiator covers in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective upper window sash in the 1st room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 10, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 23

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 17, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 2, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 7, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 4, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 1, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Oct 8, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 14, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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 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 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 18, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 16, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 17, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p37386

    Apr 4, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 17, 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 · 8

  • Class - 2

    I observed unsafe unsuitable electrical conditions all electrical raceways, boxes and light fixtures for sidewalk shed not supported., comply with ec; fix all conditions as per nec and nyc amendments

    Sep 25, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Cu5a10,39l10,40p7,70o2. 5a10-car door restrictor altered repair; 39l10-car top light defective repair; 40p7-machine room no means of access; 70o2-pit dirty clean. door restrictor bracket on floor need adju

    Jul 3, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    100b07.100b07 phone intercom calls out & puts you on hold and no one answers and times out

    Sep 3, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    17d06/03i10/66o02/16h11/38o02/01i10 17d06 properly secure loose hall door gibs 03i10 repair secure loose hall door gibs 03i10-repair in car latering 66o02 propely clean pit 16h11-worn pick vp rollers 38o02

    Apr 12, 2004 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    09h12,16d06,30r09,37g12,74l11. #16d6= 1,4 and 5th fl #30r9= wiring #37g12= #5. #74i11= steacling plates

    Dec 10, 1999 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    35#,57o. 35 vent to outside air.

    Dec 5, 1995

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to post contractors sign noted:no contractor's sign posted in premises while building is in complete gut rehabilitation which is required as per code remedy:provide contractor's sign alterationpermitalt

    Jun 22, 1994 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide adequate protections for sidewalks and walkways during construction operations. construction materials, wood planking, and plywood on sidewalk and at building line at front. openings in sidew

    Apr 9, 1994 · Penalty $1,000

    Active

Complaints

  • General

    Cabinet

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 24, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt D4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt D4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt D4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 30, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 17, 2020 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 25, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 16, 2020 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 26, 2019 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 26, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 26, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 26, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 26, 2019 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 28, 2016 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 28, 2016 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 28, 2016 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 28, 2016 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 28, 2016 · Apt 2D

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jun 4, 2026$2Rentals - walkup apartments25

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
25
Building area
28,650 ft²
Lot area
7,494 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
109
Council district
7
Block / lot
2084 / 53
Assessed value
$792,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #120343, last renewed Oct 24, 2025.

Questions about 536 West 153 Street

Who owns 536 West 153 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Columba Charity Housing Development Fund Corporati.

Does 536 West 153 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 69 housing violations at this property.

Is 536 West 153 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 25 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 25 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 536 West 153 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 536 West 153 Street?

It has 25 residential units.

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