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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jan 31, 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
13
About 59% of the building's 22 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 · 140

  • C

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

    Jan 31, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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) 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
  • 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) 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
  • 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 2nd room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 22, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • 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) 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
  • B

    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
  • 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) 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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 24, 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 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement

    Dec 6, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st marble tread from bottom , 1st story

    Dec 6, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.