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540 West 158 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02116-0015Map

Owner of record: West 158th 536 LLC

540 West 158 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 30 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is West 158th 536 LLC. HPD has recorded 549 housing violations here, most recently on August 6, 2026. 19 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 29 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
549
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
789

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 6, 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
29
About 97% of the building's 30 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 549

  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 44

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the bathroom located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 44

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 44

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 44

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

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 44

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

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st riser from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 44

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st riser from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 44

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 44

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall, south wall in the bathroom located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 44

    Open — Civ14 mailed
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  • 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 east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 44

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 44

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

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 44

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 44

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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). east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at center, the 2nd room from north at east, the foyer located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 44

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain glazed finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 44

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st closet from east at south wall door, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st door from east at south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 44

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at center located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 44

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 44

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at baseboard at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 44

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    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 north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood flooring in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the south yard

    Apr 24, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 6th story

    Apr 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 6th story

    Apr 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at walls 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th story at public hall stairs

    Apr 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at walls 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th story at public hall stairs

    Apr 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective reglaze porcelain enamel finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at entrance door at room leading to fire escape window in the 4th room from north located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing window at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Dec 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts apartment# 41 at south 1, 4th sty. on vacate order# : 260045

    Oct 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts apartment# 31 at south 1, 3rd sty. on vacate order# : 260045

    Oct 29, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 25, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 25

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 25, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 25

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 25, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 25

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper and lower window sash at east wall at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Oct 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash at east wall at public hall stairs, 6th story

    Oct 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door , 6th story

    Oct 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 6th story

    Oct 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 6th story

    Oct 26, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 15, 2025 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 12

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 6, 2004

    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

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    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
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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 · 7

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.inspection time 4:49pm. at time of inspection i observed gas stove has no shut off (gas valve) valve before the gas flexible connecting to the stove in apt 2

    Feb 13, 2015 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Plumbing work without a permit. location: partment #25, bathroom and kitchen observed new waer lines and gas lines installed without a permit. tub,sink, and lav. have been remove.

    Oct 21, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Exit passageway or corridor total obstruction obtruction noted: exit passageway from rear & side yard fire refuge area from 1st fl stairs to side yard are obstructed by const debris from apt 2e on second fl

    Oct 2, 2004

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. illegal work noted: in apt 25, total renovation of apt with new partitions erected, plumbing fixtures & electric lines. removed. plaster rehnoved from ceiling & walls. sheetrock being instal

    Oct 2, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted demolished by removing bathroom partition and fixtures removed entire kitchen .removed gypsum plater from walls ceilings and hallway.leaving the apartment with excessive dust ob

    Sep 3, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Exit passageway or corridor:total obstruction.obstruction noted:the second means of egress leading from the rear and side yard fire refuge are,and stairs leading from the first floor to refuge area leading to t

    Sep 3, 2004 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Removal and storage of material.removal of waste material-combustible waste material or combustible debris shall not be permitted to accumulate.no material shall be dropped on or thrown outside the exterior wal

    Sep 3, 2004

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 32

    Close
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  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 32

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 25, 2025 · Apt 62

    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
1925
Floors
6
Residential units
30
Building area
21,150 ft²
Lot area
4,971 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2116 / 15
Assessed value
$625,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #113468, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.

Questions about 540 West 158 Street

Who owns 540 West 158 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is West 158th 536 LLC.

Does 540 West 158 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 549 housing violations at this property.

Is 540 West 158 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 29 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 97% of its 30 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 540 West 158 Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 540 West 158 Street?

It has 30 residential units.

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