538 West 181 Street

Manhattan, NY 10033BBL 1-02153-0072Map

538 West 181 Street is a store building built in 1914 in Manhattan, 10033. The owner of record is Won Merchandise Corp. HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

HPD violations: 0
DOB violations: 9
ECB violations: 11
HPD complaints: 8

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

No HPD violations

HPD has not cited this building.

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No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 0

No HPD violations on record

DOB building violations · 9

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 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
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 27, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 23, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 29, 1992
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 29, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

Class - 2
Observed at time of my inspection at the ground floor interior renovation of a commercial space was observed installation of plumbing work coming out the wall with hot and and cool pipe, with 5 electric outlet
Nov 28, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Hazardous
2nd means of egress obstructed at the 2nd floor in that a door has been installed at public hallway and egress passageway has been made intoa waiting area also exit doors have ilelgal locking devices slide bol
Jan 26, 2005 · Penalty $830
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without valid c of o noted:altered building under alt#1249/86 without valid c of o remedy:discontinue the illegal occupancy or obtain valid c of o.
Feb 23, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Plumbing work without a permit. sprinkler system installed prior to issurance of permit. fire dep complaint report is dated 6-28-97. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition.
Jul 23, 1997 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without a valik certificated of occupancy. altered building occupied without a certificated of occupancy as required under alteration 1249/86. remedy: obtain required certificated of
Sep 27, 1995 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Altered building occupied without valid certificate of occupancy. alt#1249/86 certificate not posted on premises. remedy obtain valid certificate of occupancy.
May 29, 1992 · Penalty $285
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit new wstorefront with metal frame new entrance door steel overhead door roll down type masonry block exterior wall cloing area way at rear to audubon ave with door & brick remedy obtain per
Nov 1, 1988
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. remedy: obtain a permit and approvals from this department.
Jul 13, 1988
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans. remedy: obtain necessary approvals from this department.
Jul 13, 1988
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. new store front with aluminum frame, new suspended ceiling. remedy; obtain a permit and approvals from this dept.
Jul 11, 1988 · Penalty $250
Resolve

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Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain interior defect exhaust fan for ventilation of bakery at 1 story eastside of premises terminated within 10' of adjoining window remedy remove illegal exhaust/
Jul 11, 1988
Resolve

Complaints

Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close
General
Janitor/super
Sep 2, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close
Door/window
Window frame
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 34
Close
Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 34
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 34
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2015 · Apt 3E
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Store building (K4)
Year built: 1914
Floors: 2
Residential units: —
Building area: 12,839 ft²
Lot area: 11,960 ft²
Zoning: C4-4
Community board: 112
Council district: 10
Block / lot: 2153 / 72
Assessed value: $1,878,300
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 538 West 181 Street

Who owns 538 West 181 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Won Merchandise Corp.

Does 538 West 181 Street have violations?

NYC HPD has no housing violations on record for this property.

Is 538 West 181 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 538 West 181 Street built?

City records list 1914 as the year it was built.

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