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540 West 189 Street

Manhattan, NY 10040BBL 1-02159-0043Map

Owner of record: 540 West 189th Group LLC

540 West 189 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1917 in Manhattan, 10040. It has 30 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 540 West 189th Group LLC. HPD has recorded 781 housing violations here, most recently on October 15, 2026. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 22 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
781
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
17
HPD complaints
904

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 15, 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
22
About 73% of the building's 30 apartments
Down from 23 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 · 781

  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north at east, the kitchen , the bathroom , the private hallway , the 1st room from north at east, the 3rd room from north at west, the foyer located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical switch cover plate at north wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Replace with new the missing electrical outlet covers at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
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  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

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

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

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

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

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

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

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

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Aug 17, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

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

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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.

    Aug 12, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Aug 12, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall

    Aug 6, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Aug 6, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner unit obstructing fire escape window at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

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

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules additional device required in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash 1st window from west at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sill at fire escape window frame in the 1st room from east located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window lower sash spring balances at fire escape in the 1st room from east located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees f at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Nov 12, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Nov 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st door from south at west wall in the foyer located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 2E

    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 = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st radiator from east at south wall, 1st riser from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 2E

    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 in the private hallway located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 31, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work w/out permit

    Nov 12, 2008

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 17

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain in a code-complain manner, due to at time of inspection observed at exterior front single window leading to fire escape egress on floors 5& 6 level is obstructed with a/c unit installed in w

    Apr 6, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts: failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons# 35541898p issued on 01/05/2021 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01, comply with comm

    May 13, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts: failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation# 35541898p issued on 01/05/21 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. (inadequ

    Jan 2, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post & distribute safe construction bill of rights. note: at time of inspection observed under aforementioned job #. there was nosafe construction bill of rights. posted & distributed in an occupied

    Jan 5, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post or distribute tenant protection plan.note:at time of inspection observed under the aformentioned job number.there was no tppposted or distributed in an occupied building while is ongoing.remedy:

    Jan 5, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 28-201.1 inadequate tenant protection plan. note: at time of inspection observed the submitted tpp under the aforementioned job # lacksspecific means & methods of protecting tenants on the health requireme

    Jan 5, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post & distribute tenant protection plan. note at time of inspection observed under aforementioned job #. there was no tpp posted & distributed in an occupied bldg while work is on going.

    Jan 5, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide approved plans. note: @time of inspection, observedwork performed under the aformentioned job number. during inspection approved plans were not on site. rem: comply with notice of violation

    Jul 9, 2020 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner no fire stopping. note: @time of inspection observed work performed under the afore mentioned job number as a result several area of fire-stopping materials

    Jul 9, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with tenant protection plan note: @time of inspection observed work performed under the aforementioned job number. the co ntractor failed to comply with the fire safety & health requirment

    Jul 9, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to post or distribute tenant protection plan note: @time of inspection, observed work performed under the aformentioned job number by code it is required that the top should be posted or ditributed. no

    Jul 9, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to post or distribute safe construction bill of rights. note: @time of inspection, observed work performed under the aformentioned job number: by code it is required that the(scbofr) was posted or distr

    Jul 9, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. fail to comply w.comm order. noted: respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in prior nov 34695144y for work w.o permit for partition walls, plumbing & electrical lines installed at cell

    Oct 9, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ commissioners order to obtain a permit per violation #34695144y partitions walls erected at cellar level for creating 3sros w/ electrical and full 3pc bthrm no record of filing for a permit

    May 13, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 27-118.1. residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number. noted: upon inspection at cellar level 3 sros created along w/3 pc bathroom. remedy: restore to prior

    Nov 12, 2008

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 27-147. work w/o permit. noted: at cellar level partition walls erected for 3 sros w/electrical & full 3 pc bath. remedy: obtain permitor restore to prior legal condition.

    Nov 12, 2008

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. bc 1018. failure to provide minimum # of exits from all rooms & spaces. noted: @ cellar level 3 sros apts were occupied w/o a 3rd meansof egress. remedy: discontinue use or provide proper egress.

    Nov 12, 2008 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 2A2NDF

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 2A2NDF

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 55C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 2E

    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
1917
Floors
6
Residential units
30
Building area
24,876 ft²
Lot area
5,015 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2159 / 43
Assessed value
$1,123,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #107342, last renewed Jul 20, 2026.

Questions about 540 West 189 Street

Who owns 540 West 189 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 540 West 189th Group LLC.

Does 540 West 189 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 781 housing violations at this property.

Is 540 West 189 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 22 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 73% of its 30 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 540 West 189 Street built?

City records list 1917 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 540 West 189 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.