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540 West 146th Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

14
DOB Complaints
120
311 Housing Calls
169
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

54
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 54% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 540 West 146th Street

540 West 146th Street is a six-story, 35-unit New Law tenement building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Thomas Bynum. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues, with multiple complaints in recent years (most recently in May 2025 and December 2024) indicating problems with these essential services across the entire building. Significant maintenance concerns have been documented, including active violations as of 2024 for water leaks and ceiling problems in Apartment 31, along with multiple open violations related to building maintenance requirements from 2018-2020.

These include issues with floor repairs, electric wiring conditions, window problems, and various ceiling and wall maintenance requirements. The building's elevator system has been a recurring focus of complaints, with multiple citations for "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service" between 2024-2025 and violations related to door lock monitoring requirements from 2020. Environmental and safety concerns have also been documented, including rodent activity in 2022-2023, though recent inspections in 2024-2025 have passed.

The building has several active Department of Buildings violations as of 2023 related to failure to file required inspections, including multiple years of external low-pressure inspection non-compliance. Historical violations from 2018 showed issues with safety systems and unauthorized unit conversions, resulting in significant penalties at that time. The property has undergone recent inspections for rodent activity, with the most recent in June 2025 passing, though this follows a pattern of previous activity that was only addressed through compliance inspections. Multiple emergency repair requests have been documented, including plumbing issues with bathtubs/showers in October 2024 and other general maintenance concerns throughout recent years.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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540 West 146th Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Hamilton Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 35
Year built 1920
Total area 31430 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

14
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
169
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
120
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
7
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
9
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
5
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
11
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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540 West 146th Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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540 West 146th Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 540 West 146th Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-05-162025-05-17Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-182024-12-24Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-10-092024-10-22Plumbing-Bathtub/showerEmergencyCLOSE
2024-10-092024-10-22Plumbing-Bathtub/showerEmergencyCLOSE
2024-09-262024-10-03General-Bell/buzzer/intercomNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 540 West 146th Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-09-30COpenNone31§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 31, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-09-30COpenNone31§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 31, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-04-02AOpenNoneNone(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.None
2023-07-14COpenNone66§ 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF ELECTRIC OUTLET AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 66, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
2023-07-14BOpenNone66§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SLOPING WOOD FLOOR IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 66, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 540 West 146th Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-16 06:49HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-12-18 22:01HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-10-09 17:18PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
2024-10-09 17:18PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
2024-09-26 14:18GENERALBELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 540 West 146th Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
16967172025-06-02CLOSEDWork Without a Permit – Occupied Multiple Dwelling2025-06-03Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2025-06-03)
16965182025-05-29CLOSEDWork Contrary to Stop Work Order2025-05-29No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-05-29)
16963982025-05-28CLOSEDWork Contrary to Stop Work Order2025-05-28Oath Violation Served (2025-05-28)
16962542025-05-26CLOSEDWork Contrary to Stop Work Order2025-05-27No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-05-27)
16958212025-05-19CLOSEDPermit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)2025-05-23Partial Stop Work Order (2025-05-23)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 540 West 146th Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-20V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 540 West 146th Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 540 West 146th Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 540 West 146th Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-06-25InitialPassed
2024-12-16InitialPassed
2024-06-21InitialPassed
2023-12-27InitialPassed
2023-06-22InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 540 West 146th Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 540 West 146th Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 540 West 146th Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-06-1739117080L540 W 146 ST-H D F CATOI OF A 6-STORY BUILDING OBSERVED EXPOSURE 1 METAL CORNICE MOLDING @ROOF OBSERVED DETERIORATED CREATING AN OPENING, HANGING PIECE OF METAL,EXPOSING BUILDING TO WILDLIFE&OUTSIDE ELEMENTS,DAMAGED,CRACKEDSTONE MACTIVE6250.06250.0
2020-06-1239023912H540 W 146 ST-H D F CNO DOOR LOCK MONITORING INSTALLED IN THIS CONTROLLER AS PER 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF THE 2014 NYCBC. REMEDY; INSTALL DLM AND, PERFORM AND FILE TEST WITH NYCDOB. BRAKE MAINTENANCE EXPIRED. ANNUAL TEST EXPIRED (ACTIVE6250.06250.0
2020-03-3139020620M540 W 146 ST-H D F CNO DOOR LOCK MONITORING INSTALLED IN THIS CONTROLLER AS MANDATED BY 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF THE 2014 NYCBC. THIS IS A CONTROLLER FEATURE WHICH ENSURES PASSENGER SAFETY. REMEDY; FILE APPLICATION, INSTALL DLM AACTIVE1250.00.0
2018-09-2538265252R540 W 146 ST HDFC67X10,57BB07. 67X10-REPAIR COMMUNICATIONS; 57BB07 SERVICE AND PROVIDENEW FIRE EXTINGUISHER TAG.RESOLVE0.00.0
2018-04-2335321527L540 W 146 STREET HDFCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. LACK OF REQUIRED NUMBER OF MEANS OF EGRESS FOR EVERY FLOOR PER BC 1018.1(2008 CODE), 27-306, BC 1021.1(2014 CODE) FOR TRANSIENT USE. REM: DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL ORESOLVE2500.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 540 West 146th Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 540 West 146th Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 540 West 146th Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 540 West 146th Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 540 West 146th Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 540 West 146th Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 540 West 146th Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 540 West 146th Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 540 West 146th Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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