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539 West 162 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02122-0018Map

Owner of record: 535-539 West 162nd LLC

539 West 162 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 30 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 535-539 West 162nd LLC. HPD has recorded 640 housing violations here, most recently on September 6, 2026. 20 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
640
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
1,328

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 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
20
About 67% of the building's 30 apartments
Down from 22 in 2018

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 · 640

  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rubbish and household items stored 1st yard from north

    Sep 6, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at the door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Sep 6, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at the door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 6, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 41

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

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 41

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 6th room from east located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Civ14 mailed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet at west 1(1st outlet from north at west), west 2, east 1, east 2 in the 6th room from north at east located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 32

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet at west 1( 1st outlet from north at west), west 2, east 1, east 2, in the 6th room from north at west located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 32

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story

    Apr 8, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 26, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 26

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at west in the kitchen located at apt 26, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 26

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock to cellar at boiler room

    Jan 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the accumulation of sewage water at rear yard

    Dec 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet of mold at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 22, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north and east walls in the bathroom located at apt 22, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 22, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet of mold at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 22, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 18526065 issued 23-dec-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 22

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 8, 2025 · Apt 5

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 8, 2025 · Apt 5

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balance north wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 8, 2025 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balance at south wall in the 6th room from north at west located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 8, 2025 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door

    Oct 30, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead located at public parts

    Oct 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide operable handle at bulkhead door exterior to allow ingress from the roof to the bulkhead landing located at public parts

    Oct 23, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door from fire passageway in the front areaway located at public parts

    Oct 23, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 01, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 01

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges and door in the entrance located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at north entrance in the boiler room located at public parts

    Oct 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule in the public hall located at public parts, 1st story

    Oct 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose door knob in the entrance located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 53

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges and door in the entrance located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 45, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 45

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at south entrance in the boiler room located at public parts

    Oct 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges and door at basement entrance located at public parts

    Oct 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, door and latch set at door from fire passageway in the front areaway located at public parts

    Oct 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story

    Oct 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story balcony at southeast stack at building front at fire escape

    Oct 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective mechanical door closer at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    Oct 4, 2025 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... lesst then 10sq ft of mold on ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    Oct 4, 2025 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 6, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    Oct 4, 2025 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 6, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    Oct 4, 2025 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 8

  • 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
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 3, 2019

    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
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Feb 5, 2008

    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

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. noted: at the time of inspection observed in first floor apartment # 06 water damage to bathroom walls and ceiling, also water damage to kitchen wall., rep

    Sep 6, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    1/16 32a/31a 34a 40/45b 50a/b4b 50b/50c 50a-oil tank not enclosed w/brick and/or vaulted room w/access door no evidence of abandoned tank 50b-boiler room not sealed around door. 50c debris in boiler room.

    Jun 21, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    B4b/7a/51/50b/3b/45a/50a/50c. 51-co level 154 ppm. 50a-holes in boilerroom exterior wall behind furnace. 50b-boiler walls have holes in partition wall door to hallway not open egress. 50c-flue sections not seal

    Apr 1, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    24b/32a/34a/45a/50 24b-outside the boiletr room. 32a-low water cutoff coverplate missing, exposing the wires. 50-rotted 1" piping riftit side of the bolier under the water column, missing syphon device/pigtail

    Nov 12, 2005 · Penalty $180

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Janitor/super

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 32

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 32

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt ENTRAN

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt ENTRAN

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 35

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 35

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 35

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 35

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 35

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 35

    Open
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 32

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 16, 2026 · Apt 56

    Open
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 56

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 46

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 26

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 26

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2026 · Apt 26

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 26

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 26

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 26

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 26

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 26

    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
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
30
Building area
28,025 ft²
Lot area
7,994 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2122 / 18
Assessed value
$945,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #117322, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.

Questions about 539 West 162 Street

Who owns 539 West 162 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 535-539 West 162nd LLC.

Does 539 West 162 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 640 housing violations at this property.

Is 539 West 162 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 67% of its 30 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 539 West 162 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 539 West 162 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.