Manhattan · Block 2071 · Lot 43 · 10031

520 West 140 Street

3 floors · 6 apartments · 2,821 sq ft · built 1910 · class C2 · owner of record: Hamilton Heights Ny Llc

47open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
2HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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RequirementDueStatus
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 1999-03-31
Gas piping inspection (2026 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2026
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 9 is on the 2026 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 46 days
Due this year
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 46 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 46 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 62 days
Annual

Open violations

ECB / OATH (7)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Jan 2, 2009Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG WALLS OR APPURTENANCES. NOTED: AT THE REAR YARD THE RETAINING WALL B/W PREMISES AND 515 W 139 ST HAS PARTIALLY COLLAPSED AND HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED OR PERMIT APPLIED FOR SINCE THE ISSUE
#34740746L
Feb 26, 2009
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Jun 19, 1998Construction Non-Hazardous
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR. NOTED: RETAINING WALL AT REAR TOTAL COLLAPSE TO REAR ADJACANT PROPERTY OF 515 WEST 139 ST. REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMITS AND APPROVALS AND RESTOR RETAINING WALL.
#34178859M
Aug 13, 1998
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Feb 19, 1992Construction Hazardous
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN HANDRAIL IN A PUBLIC STAIRWELL IN THAT THERE ARE LOOSE AND MISSING BALUSTERS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS OF ENTIRE STAIRWELL. REMEDY: MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT.
#34065662H
May 7, 1992
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Feb 19, 1992Construction Hazardous
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN IRON LADDER IN ROOF ACCESS SCUTTLE IN THAT THE LADDER IS NOT ANCHORED AT THE TOP AND PULLS AWAY WHEN CLIMBED ON. REMEDY: SECURE LADDER PROPERLY, TO ASSURE SAFE EGRESS
#34065664L
May 7, 1992
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Feb 19, 1992Construction Hazardous
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN HALLWAY AND STAIRWELL LIGHTING IN THAT VARIOUS FIXTURES ARE BROKEN OR BULBS MISSING AND THERE IS INADEQUATE LIGHTING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. REMEDY: MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS TO THE SATISFAC
#34065665N
May 7, 1992
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Feb 19, 1992Site Safety Hazardous
FAILURE TO PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE SCREENING UNDER A SKYLIGHT IN A PUBLIS STAIRWELL. REMEDY: PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SCREENING, AS PER BUILDING CODESPECIFICATIONS, UNDER THE SKYLIGHT
#34065663J
May 7, 1992
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Feb 19, 1992Construction Hazardous
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN INTERIOR STAIRS IN THAT THERE IS A LOOSE TREAD BETWEEN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS WHICH IS UNABLE TO SUPPORT ITS DESIGNED LOAD AND PRESENTS A TRIPPING OR FALLING HAZARD. REMEDY: MAKE NECESSARY R
#34065661X
May 7, 1992
WRITTEN OFF
$0
DOB (5)
IssuedViolationStatus
Nov 14, 2013CONSTRUCTION
WK W/O A PERMIT,WK NOTED:REPLACE PORTION OF RETAINING(RUBBLE)WALL AT REAR YARD W/NEW 11 FOOT HIGH X 15 FOOT WIDE MASONRY BRICK RETAINING WALL W/CONCRETE PATIO AT REAR REMEDY: OBTAIN PERMITS AND APPROVALS
#0901RG
VIOLATION WORK WITHOUT PERMIT - ACTIVE
May 8, 2008IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY

#207/08
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 10, 1996CONSTRUCTION

#09A01
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Oct 10, 1996CONSTRUCTION

#09A01
VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB-ACTIVE
Feb 19, 1992SITE SAFETY

#TAO1
VIOLATION UNSERVED ECB-ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (1)
IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 31, 2025Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 1, Sub-cycle C (premises is in Community District 9)
Active
HPD (34) · C 2 · B 13 · A 7
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Nov 2, 2022I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Nov 22, 2024I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Apr 2, 2021I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Feb 16, 2022I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Nov 15, 2023I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Nov 17, 2025I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Feb 3, 2015ISECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A V—
Oct 2, 2015ISECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A V—
Oct 27, 2016ISECTION27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE ?27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A V—
Nov 9, 2017I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Oct 10, 2018I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Oct 25, 2019I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Apr 29, 2026A(A) § HMC: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.Aug 2, 2026
Jun 4, 2025A(A) § HMC: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.Sep 7, 2025
Apr 2, 2024A(A) § HMC: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.Jul 6, 2024
Mar 16, 2023A(A) § HMC: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.Jun 19, 2023
Feb 16, 2022A(A) § HMC: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.May 22, 2022
Apr 2, 2021A(A) § HMC: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.Jul 6, 2021
Jan 5, 2010BSECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING A MINIMUM OF 100 WATTS REQUIRED.Feb 9, 2010
Aug 14, 2009BSECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING A MINIMUM OF 100 WATTS REQUIRED.Sep 18, 2009
Jun 26, 2008BApt 1 · D26-17.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES 1ST STY FRONT EAST APT 1 KITCHEN AND BATHROOM. , SECTION '' ''Jul 31, 2008
Jun 26, 2008CApt 1 · D26-17.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES 1ST STY FRONT WEST APT 1 KITCHEN AND BATHROOM. , SECTION '' ''Jul 2, 2008
Jun 26, 2008BApt 4 · D26-20.08 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE AT 2ND STY REAR APT 4 D MOORE. , SECTION '' ''Jul 31, 2008
Jun 26, 2008BApt 4 · D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE TO 2ND STY REAR APT 4. , SECTION '' ''Jul 31, 2008
Jun 26, 2008BApt 4 · SECTION 27-2045, 2046 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS AT 2 STY REAR SOUTH APT 4. , SECTION '' ''Jul 31, 2008
Jun 26, 2008AD26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE HANDRAIL 1 TO 2 STY PUB HALL.Sep 29, 2008
Jun 26, 2008CApt 1 · D26-17.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES 1 STY WEST APT 1 KITCHEN AND BATHROOM. , SECTION '' ''Jul 2, 2008
Aug 28, 2007BApt 4 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC TILE WEST WALL BATHROOM 2 STY SOUTH APT 4. , SECTION '' ''Oct 2, 2007
Aug 28, 2007BApt 4 · SECTION 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN ROACHES AT 2 STY SOUTH APT 4. , SECTION '' ''Oct 2, 2007
Aug 28, 2007BApt 4 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRIC WIRE & CEILING 2ND ROOM FROM SOUTH 2 STY SOUTH APT 4. , SECTION '' ''Oct 2, 2007
Aug 28, 2007BApt 4 · SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING 2 STY SOUTH APT 4 MR DOSTER. , SECTION '' ''Oct 2, 2007
Aug 28, 2007BApt 4 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING & WALLS NORTH ROOM 2 STY SOUTH APT 4. , SECTION '' ''Oct 2, 2007
Aug 28, 2007BApt 4 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOISTURE PENETRATING CEILING BATHROOM 2 STY SOUTH APT 4. , SECTION '' ''Oct 2, 2007
Aug 28, 2007BApt 4 · SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING 2 STY SOUTH APT 4 BATHROOM. , SECTION '' ''Oct 2, 2007

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