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539 West 155 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02114-0068Map

Owner of record: 535 - 539 West 155 Bcr, LLC

539 West 155 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 21 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 535 - 539 West 155 Bcr, LLC. HPD has recorded 99 housing violations here, most recently on October 26, 2025. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 19 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
99
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
720

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Oct 26, 2025

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
19
About 90% of the building's 21 apartments
Up from 13 in 2018

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 · 99

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective shut-off valve at heat riser pipe at south in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    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 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

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

    Oct 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story

    Oct 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls ceiling and trim throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 24

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 24

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 24

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 24

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 24, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 24

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Nov 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Jan 31, 2024 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding 130 degreesat all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 10 square feet at at ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Jan 31, 2024 · Apt BSMT

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Jan 31, 2024 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at secondary egress door in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Jan 31, 2024 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Jan 31, 2024 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt bsmt, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Jan 31, 2024 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at all the windows at south wall total of 4 in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 30, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 30, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at sink. in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 30, 2023 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color unkeyed plaster at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 30, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 23, 2019 · Apt BSMT

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees kitchen and in the bathroom located at apt bsmt, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 23, 2019 · Apt BSMT

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ,,, at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 10, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperture exceeding 130 - degree fahrenheit located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 4, 2015 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding 130 - degree fahrenheit located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 4, 2015 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 19, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 19, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling approximately 9 square feet in the 4th room from east located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling approximately 2 square feet and at south wall approximately 3 square feet in the 4th room from north at center located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling approximately 4 square feet in the kitchen located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling approximately 1 square foot in the private hallway located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at window lower sash in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit frame to door in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door lock in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wall cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at window at fire escape in the kitchen located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from east located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 21, 2015 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 21, 2015 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    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 · 6

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violations #32098251l issued on 11-15-18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptible ce

    Sep 10, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254.11a.50a.50b.50c.50d.50e.50f.50g.50h.as per class 2 (b254)28.301.1failure to maintain 11a:surface blow down balue and drain missing.50e:safety valve is leaking .50a check valve missing from feed water pipin

    Nov 15, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 2

    B254,16,32a,34b,46b,49,50a. improper combustion w/havy soot deposit. repair & correct all defects to comply w/nyc code.file a certificate of correction.

    Oct 2, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    301.1,b354,50a,b,c,16,25b,40.50a-no swing check between back flow & boiler.50b-tank size & grade of oil not pasted.50c-clean out boiler room

    Oct 21, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a25a34b4050a50c1628a3848a50b50d50e50f50g50h50i50j50k50l50m. 50a no 530c valve 50b boiler has direct feed 50c no check valve b/w backflow &boiler 50d holes in boiler room walls & ceiling 50e no test chains on

    Feb 16, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    11c/16/32a/42/44b/50/50a/50b/50c/50d 50-waste oil and debris in boiler room.50a-second low water cut off rotted and jumped out.50b-back flow preventer not piped down 50c-boiler saftey valves not piped down

    Jan 3, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 25, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Oct 24, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 44

    Close
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  • General

    Mailbox

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 44

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 25, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 25, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 24, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 18, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 18, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 2, 2021 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2020 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 25, 2019 · Apt 42

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2019 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 2, 2015 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 2, 2015 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 14, 2015 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 14, 2015 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 11, 2015 · Apt 51

    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 (C1)
Year built
1906
Floors
5
Residential units
21
Building area
17,670 ft²
Lot area
4,996 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2114 / 68
Assessed value
$855,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #121541, last renewed Oct 31, 2025.

Questions about 539 West 155 Street

Who owns 539 West 155 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 535 - 539 West 155 Bcr, LLC.

Does 539 West 155 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 99 housing violations at this property.

Is 539 West 155 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 19 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 90% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 539 West 155 Street built?

City records list 1906 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 539 West 155 Street?

It has 21 residential units.

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