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539 West 163 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02122-0130Map

Owner of record: 539 Holding, Ltd.

539 West 163 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 30 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 539 Holding, Ltd.. HPD has recorded 142 housing violations here, most recently on May 27, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 29 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
142
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
236

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 27, 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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 142

  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    May 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    May 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story

    May 3, 2026

    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 south at west

    Sep 5, 2025 · 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 south at west

    Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from west at north wall, west wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall, south wall, east wall, 1st door from north at east wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 43

    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) south wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 41

    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, east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation closed
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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 door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, east wall, west wall, south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, baseboard at north wall, baseboard at west wall, baseboard at south wall in the 3rd room from east at center located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall, north wall, 1st closet from west at north wall door in the foyer located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 43

    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) east wall, west wall in the private hallway located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from north at east wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 41

    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 door frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 41

    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 door frame from west at north wall, east wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 41

    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, the private hallway located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 43

    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 south at west wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 43

    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 window frame from west at north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 43

    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 closet from west at north wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 43

    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, south wall, east wall, west wall in the 3rd room from east at center located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 43

    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) south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 6th room from north located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from east at south wall, west wall, east wall in the 6th room from north located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, south wall, west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, south wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Mar 15, 2025 · 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, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 15, 2025 · 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 door frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 15, 2025 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Apr 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded material at south wall above building entrance door

    Apr 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall above building entrance

    Apr 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door in the 1st room from north located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 55

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 55

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 55

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 30 sq. ft at ceiling and approx. 5 sq. ft. at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 55

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 55

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Oct 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 2nd room from east, the 1st room from east at north, the kitchen , the 1st room from east at center located at apt 24, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 12, 2022 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 12, 2022 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 12, 2022 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 12, 2022 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 29, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 29, 2022 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Mar 7, 2022 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    Aug 2, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit. noted in apt #35 an 8'-0" x 10'-0" bedroom has been created using combination of metal and wood studs extending from floor to ceiling with studs exposed at interior of room. note bedroom

    Dec 18, 2023 · Penalty $620

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. use of prohibited door / or hardware per bc 1008.1.8; 27-371(j). noted 3 of 4 bedrooms present in apt #35 have prohibited hardware / locking devices with 1

    Dec 18, 2023

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 30, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 3, 2026 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 41

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 3, 2025 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 10, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 14, 2023 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 24, 2023 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Feb 25, 2022 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 28, 2021 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 27, 2021 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 3, 2021 · Apt 26

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 28, 2021 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 28, 2021 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 28, 2021 · Apt 43

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2021 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 17, 2020 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 1, 2020 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 1, 2020 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 1, 2020 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 1, 2020 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 1, 2020 · Apt 22

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 22, 2020 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 17, 2019 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 17, 2019 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 17, 2019 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 6, 2019 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 6, 2019 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 6, 2019 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 6, 2019 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 6, 2019 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Oct 6, 2019 · Apt 36

    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 (C7)
Year built
1900
Floors
5
Residential units
30
Building area
29,584 ft²
Lot area
7,744 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2122 / 130
Assessed value
$449,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #105123, last renewed Aug 4, 2025.

Questions about 539 West 163 Street

Who owns 539 West 163 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 539 Holding, Ltd..

Does 539 West 163 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 142 housing violations at this property.

Is 539 West 163 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 539 West 163 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 539 West 163 Street?

It has 30 residential units and 31 units in total.

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