544 West 158 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02116-0011Map
Owner of record: 550 Equities LLC
544 West 158 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 42 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 550 Equities LLC. HPD has recorded 390 housing violations here, most recently on September 17, 2026. 48 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 30 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 390
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 473
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 390
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from west at north wall in the foyer located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - 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 south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash: 1st from north at west in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - 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 south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). 1st door frame from west at north wall in the foyer located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - 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 south at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose base cabinet at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at upper sash at 1st window from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash at 1st window from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash, at 2nd window from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor and at walled surface at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - 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 south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all balconies, all stories at building front at fire escape
Aug 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6e, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 6E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
Aug 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 4; in the entire apartment located at apt 6e, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 6E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective closer arm at vestibule hall , 1st story
Aug 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash window at the first window from south at west in the 2nd living room from north located at apt 1e, 3rd section from east at south
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 5F
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 12
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 7, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 19, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 12, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 28, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 25, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 20, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 10, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Nov 1, 2001
Dob violation - resolved
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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 · 12
- Class - 1
Found elevator out of service i.e. elevator not working. restore to service.
Mar 18, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Hoist rope tag expired reshackle .counterweights tag expired reshackle. hoist motor oil leak seal. car door restrictor is not working, car cease use class 1.
May 28, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
21i10,23d6,37b7,40b7,54m7. (21i)repair lobby roller(tape on roller). (23d)secure basement hall 6-how. (37b)comply w/ section 8.1(overhead alarmed). (40b)comply w/ section 8.1(machine room). (54m)reshackle tag m
Apr 9, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
05a10,55bb12,56y13,80b07,52b12,40b06,37b07.(05-a-10)(55-bb-12)cease use items.door zone restriction inoperative.laser on door zone restriction reflection on hoist way doors reclering restriction inoperative.(55
Jan 9, 2018 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
59u15,68b7,56y13,42n11,5j1/59-provide brake maintenance tag as per a17.12003 and appendi k3 8.6.4.6;42-fuse by passed in contoller;5-car door excessive gap(return side).
Nov 9, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
56y13,5y13,100o02(56-y-13)seal host machine oil leak(57-y-13)seal hoist motor oil leak(100-m-02)clean floor oil leak.
Sep 30, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. noted: cornice at parapet of front facade (east corner) which is decrepit w/some loose brickwork. f.d. has removed some residual. remedy: provide overhead
Aug 24, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
18l11/ 18l11 = adjust door locks to close when car is not as floors 3,4,5 &6 fls
Nov 20, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
38m,35z,33o,3o,57o,
Jan 20, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
05j,15l,18l,21x,25l,33i,33q,50f,50y,57o,. 15l-5th floor havinging 18l- work all doors self- catching 33i-q- skylight.
Sep 25, 1995
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
31r,31q,5j,17r,50y,50f,55x,46t,48t,49t,33i,3q ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sep 6, 1994 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08v,22d,28l,31r,33i,33i,46t,48k,49t,54m,73o,73#, 31r- remove from bsmtto risor ectors or wire 33-skylight 54-elevator co. name 73#-perform 5 year test, properly tag device and file elv-3 form.
Mar 20, 1992 · Penalty $75
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 12, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 2G
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 27, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close - Door/window
Window pane
May 27, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 27, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 27, 2026 · Apt 1E
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 5F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 5F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 5F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 6E
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 6E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 6B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 5G
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 5G
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 5G
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 5G
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 5G
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 5G
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 6E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 6E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 6E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 6E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 6E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 6E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 6E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 12, 2025 · Apt 4D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 42
- Building area
- 43,104 ft²
- Lot area
- 9,992 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2116 / 11
- Assessed value
- $1,642,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #113469, last renewed Jul 14, 2026.
Questions about 544 West 158 Street
Who owns 544 West 158 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 550 Equities LLC.
Does 544 West 158 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 390 housing violations at this property.
Is 544 West 158 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 30 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 71% of its 42 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 544 West 158 Street built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 544 West 158 Street?
It has 42 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.