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540 Ft Washington Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10033BBL 1-02180-0031Map

Owner of record: 540 Associates

540 Ft Washington Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1922 in Manhattan, 10033. It has 29 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 540 Associates. HPD has recorded 545 housing violations here, most recently on July 3, 2026. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 19 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
545
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
1,171

What to know

Concern
12 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 3, 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
19
About 66% of the building's 29 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 · 545

  • B

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

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling, east and south walls at public hall, 5th story

    Oct 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at north section at public hall, 5th story

    Oct 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department fire retardent material at ceiling, east and south walls at public hall, 5th story

    Oct 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft. at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plates at the riser at the floor, and the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

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

    Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft. at the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 31, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wall sconce light fixture at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at east

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color inside the closet at south wall in the 3rd private hallway from north at west located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at east

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jun 5, 2024 · Apt 2A

    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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; missing stoppers in 3 window guard and missing one-way screws to secure 1 air conditioner window in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 24, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall, east wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 24, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 24, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, south wall, west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 24, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling, west wall, and east wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak south wall, east wall, north wall, and ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 1A

    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 = 0, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 8 in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

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

    Mar 29, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Mar 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 2A

    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 east at south

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at east fire door leading to public hall stairs at public hall, 4th story

    Feb 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, north wall in the private hallway located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at west

    Feb 8, 2024 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at west

    Feb 8, 2024 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at west

    Feb 8, 2024 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at west

    Feb 8, 2024 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint 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 in the bathroom located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at west

    Feb 8, 2024 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at west

    Feb 8, 2024 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 5f, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at west

    Feb 8, 2024 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east'', 1st from north at east

    Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 1B

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 3

  • Retaining wall none

    Failed to file cycle 1 technical report by 12/31/2018 per rcny 103-09

    Oct 1, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 7, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 2

    Atoi: un able to gain access to apt,#4e however on fourth floor observed a/c unit without undermount support bracket thus creating public safty hazard at above premises., repair and/or replace

    Jan 14, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    As per one rockmills, mp60. serial no. 8964. oil stored at burner-lwc blowdown not 3/4"-wooden stairs-safety valve disch. not supported-no drain on backflow valve-coil prv w/o discharge-insufficient light-no bo

    Feb 17, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Found to have exposed wiring, glass gauge dirty and missing guards, water column corroded, rear chamber door needs to be resealed, boiler room door not self closing, body drain missing on relief valve, clean ou

    Jan 12, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at exp#1 fire passageway to street approx 6 feet from top step to top of dock frame opening less then required height. remedy: comply w/code.

    Aug 5, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bdlg code compliant manner.at the time of inspection noted:at exposure #1 2nd means egress for the entire building stairpassageway to the street has been altered in height presently at 68 in

    May 8, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    B254,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e. as per class 2 (b254) 28-301.1 failure to maintain 50a-no anti-siphon, no shut-off valves on fuel oil supply piping. 50b-new gasket needed for front and back boiler access doors

    Jan 8, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    15,28b&c,34b-28b&c)tubes leaking, plugged. 15)opening in walls/ceilings. 34b)boiler room fire door not self closing correct all violating conditions and submit certification of corrections.

    Nov 1, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. noted: at basement level found new sheetrock parti tions in palce. and observed new electrical box cables installed for light fixtures, receptacles and switches w/o an electrical permit. at

    Jun 28, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved plans. noted: at basement level, found sheetrock partitions to create rooms, contrary to application 122 361489, which indicates structural steel work for egress platform at

    Jun 28, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: new partition removal and replacement of fire rated material in apt 1d. "stop all work". remedy: obtain permit, contact this office before returning to work.

    Jul 2, 2010

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 7, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 4, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 4, 2025 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 20, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 25, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2025 · 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
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1922
Floors
5
Residential units
29
Building area
29,710 ft²
Lot area
8,250 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2180 / 31
Assessed value
$988,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #100179, last renewed Jul 16, 2025.

Questions about 540 Ft Washington Avenue

Who owns 540 Ft Washington Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 540 Associates.

Does 540 Ft Washington Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 545 housing violations at this property.

Is 540 Ft Washington Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 19 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 66% of its 29 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 540 Ft Washington Avenue built?

City records list 1922 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 540 Ft Washington Avenue?

It has 29 residential units.

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