540 West 140th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

540 West 140th Street is a 3-unit residential building located in Hamilton Heights, constructed in 1910 and containing 4 stories. The property, currently owned by Paul Grissom, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years.

Most notably, there are multiple open violations as of July 2024 related to the building's 4th-story public areas, including problems with unauthorized sliding bolts on the bulkhead door, defective fire-retardant materials, roof leaks, and water damage affecting the ceiling and east wall. Additionally, there are ongoing issues regarding the building's bedbug reporting compliance, with violations dating back to 2021, and a recent water leak complaint from early 2024 that was closed with no violations issued. The building has a documented history of heat and hot water service interruptions, with two emergency complaints filed in January 2021 regarding complete loss of these essential services, though they were reportedly resolved quickly.

While the property has maintained compliance with rodent inspections, consistently passing these inspections from 2017 through 2025, the recent violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. In March 2024, a construction safety compliance issue was noted with approximately 60 feet of scaffolding that received an Oath Violation. Despite these various issues, there have been no recorded elevator complaints, as the building's 4-story height does not require this amenity under current codes.