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1540 St Nicholas Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10040BBL 1-02158-0001Map

Owner of record: Duke Associates LLC

1540 St Nicholas Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1913 in Manhattan, 10040. It has 23 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Duke Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 243 housing violations here, most recently on January 5, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
243
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
504

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jan 5, 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 87% of the building's 23 apartments
Down from 21 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 · 243

  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper window sash in the kitchen located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18548855 issued 05-jan-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective east 3 window glass pane at upper sash at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective east 1 window glass pane at upper and lower sashes at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioning unit protruding at fire escape window at west stack at fire escape, 5th story

    Jul 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioning unit protruding at fire escape window at west stack at fire escape, 4th story

    Jul 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioning unit protruding at fire escape window at west stack at fire escape, 3rd story

    Jul 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioning unit protruding at fire escape window at south stack at fire escape, 3rd story

    Jul 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioning unit protruding at fire escape window at south stack at fire escape, 2nd story

    Jul 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at bulkhead , 5th story

    Jul 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at bulkhead , 5th story

    Jul 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at bulkhead , 5th story

    Jul 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit bulkhead door , 5th story

    Jul 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at upper window sash at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Jul 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at upper and lower window sash at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Jul 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock set installed at exterior door ( no ingress ) from roof at bulkhead

    Jul 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at upper and lower sash window at east wall at public hall, 4th story

    Jul 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 11, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 3rd from bottom at 2nd fire escape from north, 4th story

    Oct 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 21, 2021 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 4th from bottom at 2nd fire escape from north, 3rd story

    Oct 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 23, 2021 · Apt 53

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 23, 2021 · Apt 53

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective broken glass inner pane at lower sash, window at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 23, 2021 · Apt 53

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 23, 2021 · Apt 53

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 23, 2021 · Apt 53

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure tread 7th up from the bottom at 1st story balcony east south stack

    Mar 28, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air condition unit protruding at window at 4th story balcony west stack

    Mar 28, 2021

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle at floor in the bathroom located at apt apt21f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 20, 2020 · Apt APT21F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt apt21f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 20, 2020 · Apt APT21F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt apt21f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 20, 2020 · Apt APT21F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt apt21f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 20, 2020 · Apt APT21F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall, window frames and the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 51

    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 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east wall (approximately 22 sq.ft), at window frames ( approximately 16 sq.ft) and the ceiling (approximately 2 sq.ft) in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 17, 2019 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tile in the private hallway located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 17, 2019 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 17, 2019 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 17, 2019 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective the glass at the upper window sash in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 17, 2019 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 17, 2019 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 7, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 24, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit.observed plumbing gas line installed w/o active permit for cooking equipment/appliance at cellar/bsmt level, 2" black pipe to supply gas for cooking at bakery store. make site safe.remedy:obtain

    May 20, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Filed a certifier form,applicatin,etc,containing a material false statement.observed on dob approved plans with false and/or contradicting statement,indicating type ii hood in installation notes #5 & indicating

    May 20, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.observed flex-hose connection to cooking equipment-appliance,no secondary means of egress at cellar/bsmt level, no sprinkler system at cellar/bsmt level wit

    May 20, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept records. noted: there are 2 apts in the basement floor of the bldg where several people are living contrary to bldg dept records. remedy: discontinue illegal

    Apr 17, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: 2 apts have been constructed in the basement of the bldg complete w/kitchens & bathrooms w/o permit. work complete 100%. remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal condition.

    Apr 17, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain:noted pharmacy @ 1fl has missing ceiling tiles @rear & front allowing old & existing ceiling plaster to flake into store.remedy:repair ceiling.

    Sep 26, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg defects noted:corroded metal ceiling, missing ceiling tiles 3 water leak at pharmacy space(1544-a)st.nicholas ave (uno pharmacy)noted:location 1st fl. remedy:repair/replace defect

    Jun 8, 2007 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg.continuous water leaking from upper flr apt into the priscription area of pharmacy at 1st flr.signiticantly damaging medicine,furniture & record keeping electronic equipments.note

    May 29, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Having a wall sign projecting more than 12 in. over the sidewalk. remedy: remove illegal work

    Mar 27, 2003

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 33

    Open
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 52

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 52

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 52

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 52

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 52

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 13, 2022 · Apt APT52F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 13, 2022 · Apt APT525

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    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
1913
Floors
5
Residential units
23
Building area
19,340 ft²
Lot area
4,875 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2158 / 1
Assessed value
$869,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #108331, last renewed Sep 4, 2025.

Questions about 1540 St Nicholas Avenue

Who owns 1540 St Nicholas Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Duke Associates LLC.

Does 1540 St Nicholas Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 243 housing violations at this property.

Is 1540 St Nicholas Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 87% of its 23 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1540 St Nicholas Avenue built?

City records list 1913 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1540 St Nicholas Avenue?

It has 23 residential units and 28 units in total.

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