541 West 156 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02115-0057Map
Owner of record: 539 W 156 LLC
541 West 156 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1907 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 22 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 539 W 156 LLC. HPD has recorded 200 housing violations here, most recently on February 13, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 200
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 491
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 · 200
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Feb 13, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ...the ceiling and all walls at bulkhead
Aug 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ...fire retardant material at ceiling at all walls at bulkhead to the roof
Aug 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ...the ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Aug 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ...fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Aug 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ...above the ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Aug 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ...at all walls in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ...spring balance at upper and lower sashes at south 1 window in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ...ceramic tiles at north and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ...at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets ...at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ...ceramic tiles at north, south and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ...at east and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ...spring balance at upper and lower window sashes in the kitchen located at apt 20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ...at all walls in the private hallway located at apt 20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ...at ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ...spring balance at upper and lower sashes at south 1 window in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ...at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ......spring balance at upper and lower sashes at south 2 window in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ...hard wood floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ...spring balance at upper and lower sashes at west 1 window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ...at ceiling, east and south walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 20, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 20
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelin enamel glaze of the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles on east wall at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic-tiles floor in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl-tiles and wood floor in the 4th room from north located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 28, 2023 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 28, 2023 · Apt 11
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 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 28, 2023 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 28, 2023 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 28, 2023 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak the south wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 28, 2023 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 28, 2023 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 11, 3rd story, apartment at south
May 28, 2023 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 28, 2023 · Apt 11
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 11
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 11
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east, south and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east, south and west walls in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 11
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 19
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
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 - 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 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
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
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 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 · 16
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.at the time of my inspection at the above address on the above date i observed inside apt #7 several cracks throughout the apartment.cracks were in the wall
Feb 2, 2018 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. defect is: step cracks in front brick wall above 3rd sty windows. minor cracks on west cement stuccowall. remedy: repair defects.
Feb 6, 2012
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/the commissioners order to correct v#34572488h issued for work w/o a permit @ the basement level created 3 apartment w/3pc bathrooms "class a apt"dob records indicate that no permit,part,ara
Sep 26, 2007 · Penalty $1,500
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit:by erecting full height partion walls to create 3 apt in basement w/ full bath,kitchen & bedrooms over head plumbing thru out in all apt 100% work completed.remedy:obtain permit if feasible
May 25, 2007 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit. ( 100 % of work completed ) noted : 3 apts in basemnet s/w apt & n/w apartments wall sheetrock walls, full bath & kitchens in each apt. over head plumbing throughout both apts. location : s/w
Feb 25, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain:defects are nuts + bolts are missing from step of fire escape between 3rd + 4th flr causing seperation from stringer adjacent to bldg.frie escape landing 2"x4" flr used to store various pie
Dec 4, 1996 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building department records: from class "a" apartment at from west basement to social club
Sep 18, 1995 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without permits, work noted created a commeruial space, with interior partidtions, new bathroom, gas fired beater, located at basement west front remedy:obtain permits and approvals if reasible or restore
Sep 18, 1995 · Penalty $350
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: created a commercial space. social club. interior partitions, bathrooms, gas pired space heater, at cellar west front. remedy: obtain permits and approvals if feasib
Mar 9, 1995 · Penalty $350
Active - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records.at basement front from a class a apt to a social club.remedy:discontoinue illegal o-ccupancy forth with to prior legal use.
Mar 9, 1995 · Penalty $800
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Failure to maintain: interior noted: the fire enclosure for gas service is broken missing & defective, creating a hazardous condition. location: center basement passageway. note: (new code): 2 hr rated gasline
Jan 11, 1994 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records.from: class a apartment (front basement) to: social club. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy forthwith/restore to prior. legal use
Jan 27, 1993 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit noted create a commercial space(social club)interior partitions bathroom gas fired space heater.location:basement westfront.remedy:obtain a permit and approvals if feasible or restore to p
Jan 27, 1993 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain- interior noted:the fire rated enclosure for gas service is broken,missing & defective creating a hazardous condition location-center basement passageway.note:(new code)2hr. rated gas line
Jan 27, 1993 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve - Unknown
Work without a permit. create commercial space, dropped ceiling wall paneling. remedy: obtain permit if feasible from this department or restore to prior legal use.
Sep 6, 1988 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o. remedy: obtain a valid c of o or restore to prior legal use.
Sep 6, 1988 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Wiring
Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 20, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt B1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt B1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt B1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt B1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 8
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 20
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 20
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 20
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 20
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 20
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 20
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 20
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 20
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 25, 2025 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 11
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 11
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 11
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 11
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 11
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 11
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 11
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 11
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 21, 2023 · Apt 11
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 25, 2020 · Apt BSMT1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 25, 2020 · Apt BSMT1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 25, 2020 · Apt BSMT1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 25, 2020 · Apt BSMT1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Dec 20, 2019 · Apt 15
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 20, 2019 · Apt 15
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 15, 2017 · Apt 12A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 19, 2017 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 25, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 20, 2017 · Apt 19
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 20, 2017 · Apt 19
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 20, 2017 · Apt 19
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 20, 2017 · Apt 19
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2017 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 27, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 14
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 14
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1907
- 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 / 57
- Assessed value
- $985,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #117201, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.
Questions about 541 West 156 Street
Who owns 541 West 156 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 539 W 156 LLC.
Does 541 West 156 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 200 housing violations at this property.
Is 541 West 156 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 55% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 541 West 156 Street built?
City records list 1907 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 541 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.