539 West 156 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02115-0056Map
Owner of record: 539 W 156 LLC
539 West 156 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1916 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 22 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 539 W 156 LLC. HPD has recorded 140 housing violations here, most recently on January 31, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 140
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 627
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
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 140
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Jan 31, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock assembly at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 15, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 3, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective silicone caulk around tiles at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 13 sq ft of mold at west wall and 7 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 11
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the cceiling and all walls in the foyer located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the foyer located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 11
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the heat riser in the kitchen located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 11
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
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 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at window lower sash in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at window lower sash inside pane in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at window lower sash in the kitchen located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the private hallway located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - 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) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - 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 2nd room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - 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) 1st door frame from north at east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Jan 24, 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 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Dec 6, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at apt 21, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 6, 2016 · Apt 21
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st marble tread from bottom , 1st story
Dec 6, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall at public hall, 1st story
Jun 23, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall at public hall, 1st story
Jun 23, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective metal wall cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 14, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 27, 2016 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the wall cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 14, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 27, 2016 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 14, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 27, 2016 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 14, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 27, 2016 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective shower body at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 14, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 27, 2016 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 12
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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 · 2
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: in apt tain bldg b1 ceiling in bathroom damaged by water. approx 2' missing steel joists rusted wood ceiling joists are rotted. floor at above apt
Dec 12, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. ( 100 % of work completed . noted : 3 basement apts : oen apparently older w/ plaster walls full bath kitchen, 1 bedrm. new 1 bdrm apt a7 s / w crnr of bsmt with full bath, kitchen, sheetro
Feb 25, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt APT1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt APT1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt APT1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt B1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt B1
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt B1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 13, 2024 · Apt B1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt B1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 10, 2024 · Apt B1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 30, 2024 · Apt 11
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 30, 2024 · Apt 11
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 30, 2024 · Apt 11
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 30, 2024 · Apt 11
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 28, 2023 · Apt B2BASE
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 28, 2023 · Apt B2BASE
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 28, 2023 · Apt B2BASE
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 12, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 12, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 12, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 12, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 12, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 28, 2021 · Apt 11
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 28, 2021 · Apt 11
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 28, 2021 · Apt 11
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 28, 2021 · Apt 11
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 28, 2021 · Apt 11
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 28, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 17, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 27, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 21, 2018 · Apt 19
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2018 · Apt 20
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 27, 2017 · Apt 14
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jun 27, 2017 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 22, 2017 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 19, 2017 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 20
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 26, 2017 · Apt 20
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2017 · Apt 20
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2016 · Apt 20
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2016 · Apt 21
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 9, 2016 · Apt 21
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1916
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 22
- Building area
- 13,280 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,922 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2115 / 56
- Assessed value
- $988,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #117200, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.
Questions about 539 West 156 Street
Who owns 539 West 156 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 539 W 156 LLC.
Does 539 West 156 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 140 housing violations at this property.
Is 539 West 156 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 59% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 539 West 156 Street built?
City records list 1916 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 539 West 156 Street?
It has 22 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.