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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 243
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at bulkhead , 5th story
Jul 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at bulkhead , 5th story
Jul 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit bulkhead door , 5th story
Jul 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock set installed at exterior door ( no ingress ) from roof at bulkhead
Jul 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash at public hall, 1st story
Dec 11, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure tread 7th up from the bottom at 1st story balcony east south stack
Mar 28, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.