Does 521 West 145th Street, Manhattan have HPD violations?

Yes, 521 West 145th Street, Manhattan currently has 17 open HPD housing violations: 3 Class A (non-hazardous), 12 Class B (hazardous), and 2 Class C (immediately hazardous). Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data, last updated July 10, 2026.

How many 311 complaints has 521 West 145th Street, Manhattan received?

521 West 145th Street, Manhattan has received 56 complaints in the last 12 months and 10 in the last 30 days. The most common complaint type is HEAT/HOT WATER with 21 complaints.

Is 521 West 145th Street, Manhattan safe to live in?

Based on NYC Open Data, 521 West 145th Street, Manhattan has a CRITICAL RISK safety rating. The building has 2 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations and should be investigated carefully before signing a lease.

What are the most common complaints at 521 West 145th Street, Manhattan?

The most common complaints filed at 521 West 145th Street, Manhattan in the last 12 months are: 1. HEAT/HOT WATER (21 complaints), 2. DOOR/WINDOW (15 complaints), 3. UNSANITARY CONDITION (4 complaints).

Are there Class C violations at 521 West 145th Street, Manhattan?

Yes. 521 West 145th Street, Manhattan currently has 2 Class C violations, which are classified as immediately hazardous by NYC HPD. These require urgent landlord certification of correction.

When was the last complaint filed at 521 West 145th Street, Manhattan?

The most recent 311 complaint at 521 West 145th Street, Manhattan was filed on June 30, 2026. In total, 72 complaints have been filed since January 2024. Data updated daily from NYC Open Data.

How serious are the violations at 521 West 145th Street, Manhattan?

521 West 145th Street, Manhattan currently has 17 open HPD violations: 3 Class A (non-hazardous), 12 Class B (hazardous), and 2 Class C (immediately hazardous). Class C violations are immediately hazardous and require urgent remediation by the landlord under NYC housing code. Data from NYC HPD via NYC Open Data.

Is 521 West 145th Street, Manhattan a good building to rent?

521 West 145th Street, Manhattan has 2 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. Prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Who do I contact about violations at 521 West 145th Street, Manhattan?

To report a housing issue or follow up on violations at 521 West 145th Street, Manhattan, contact NYC's Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) by calling 311 or visiting hpd.nyc.gov. Tenants can file a new complaint via the 311 mobile app or website. For free legal assistance, contact Housing Court Answers (212-962-4795), MFY Legal Services, or Housing Rights Initiative.

521 West 145th Street, Manhattan

📍 Morningside Heights, Manhattan Built 1902 79 units Class RM Residential

Registered to MARK REED LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly

CRITICAL RISK

17 Open Violations

2C 12B 3A

56 Complaints (12 mo) ↓ down vs prior year

10 Last 30 Days

Renting here? This building has 2 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

Last 30 Days

Last 90 Days

Last 365 Days

✅ Complaints are down 73% compared to the previous 6 months.

🐀 1 pest infestation complaint filed with HPD since 2024

Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)

HEAT/HOT WATER

21(39%)

DOOR/WINDOW

15(28%)

UNSANITARY CONDITION

4(7%)

PLUMBING

3(6%)

PAINT/PLASTER

3(6%)

GENERAL

3(6%)

APPLIANCE

3(6%)

WATER LEAK

2(4%)

📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)

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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

25 Inspections on Record

Passed Most Recent Result

2025-12-29 Most Recent Date

2025-12-29 Initial Passed

2025-06-26 Initial Passed

2025-05-25 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2024-12-16 Initial Passed

2024-06-21 Initial Passed

2023-12-26 Initial Passed

2023-08-28 Initial Passed

2023-06-22 Initial Passed

2022-07-05 Initial Passed

2021-07-20 Initial Passed

2021-03-04 Initial Passed

2019-06-26 Initial Passed

2018-10-23 Initial Passed

2018-04-23 Initial Passed

2017-04-12 Initial Passed

2016-03-28 Initial Passed

2015-07-24 Initial Passed

2015-01-13 Initial Passed

2014-10-30 Compliance Passed

2014-08-26 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

2014-01-16 Clean Ups Cleanup done

2013-09-12 Compliance Failed for Other Reason

2013-07-19 Initial Failed for Other Reason

2012-07-25 Compliance Passed

2012-06-30 Treatments Bait applied

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

3 Class A

12 Class B

2 Class C

Driving this immediately hazardous rating

Class C Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash 1st window from south… 2026-06-28

Class C Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash second window from… 2026-06-28

See all 17 violations ▼

Class C § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH 1ST WINDOW FROM SOUTH AT WEST IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3J, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-06-28 ▼

Violation ID: #19038272

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-28T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH 1ST WINDOW FROM SOUTH AT WEST IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3J, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class C § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH SECOND WINDOW FROM SOUTH AT WEST IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3J, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-06-28 ▼

Violation ID: #19038273

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-28T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT LOWER WINDOW SASH SECOND WINDOW FROM SOUTH AT WEST IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3J, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RUBBER GASKET SEAL AT REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3J, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-06-28 ▼

Violation ID: #19038271

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-28T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RUBBER GASKET SEAL AT REFRIGERATOR DOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3J, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT 1ST AND 3RD LOWER SASH WINDOWS AT SOUTH IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2N, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-02-25 ▼

Violation ID: #18666291

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT 1ST AND 3RD LOWER SASH WINDOWS AT SOUTH IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2N, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT CEILING INSIDE CLOSET AT WEST IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT APT5U, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-01-02 ▼

Violation ID: #18545938

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-01-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT CEILING INSIDE CLOSET AT WEST IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT APT5U, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-10-18 ▼

Violation ID: #18309839

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-18T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-10-18 ▼

Violation ID: #18309840

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-18T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY 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 5A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-10-18 ▼

Violation ID: #18309841

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-18T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY 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 5A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY 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 5A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2025-10-18 ▼

Violation ID: #18309842

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-18T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY 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 5A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER-BALANCE SPRINGS AT THE LOWER SASH AT THE 1ST WINDOW FROM EAST AT SOUTH IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 3Q, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-08-22 ▼

Violation ID: #17225679

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER-BALANCE SPRINGS AT THE LOWER SASH AT THE 1ST WINDOW FROM EAST AT SOUTH IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 3Q, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER-BALANCE SPRINGS AT THE LOWER SASH AT THE 1ST WINDOW FROM WEST AT NORTH IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 3H, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

2024-08-22 ▼

Violation ID: #17225671

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER-BALANCE SPRINGS AT THE LOWER SASH AT THE 1ST WINDOW FROM WEST AT NORTH IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 3H, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER-BALANCE SPRINGS AT THE LOWER SASH AT THE 1ST WINDOW FROM EAST AT SOUTH IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 3Q, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2024-08-22 ▼

Violation ID: #17225676

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-08-22T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER-BALANCE SPRINGS AT THE LOWER SASH AT THE 1ST WINDOW FROM EAST AT SOUTH IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT 3Q, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANEL AT UPPER SASH AT 2ND WINDOW FROM WEST AT NORTH IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2024-07-09 ▼

Violation ID: #17121530

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-07-09T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANEL AT UPPER SASH AT 2ND WINDOW FROM WEST AT NORTH IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE UPPER GLASS PANE AT THE NORTH WINDOW IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

2024-04-30 ▼

Violation ID: #16945709

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-04-30T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE UPPER GLASS PANE AT THE NORTH WINDOW IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class A §27-2104(B) HMC 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

2026-06-25 ▼

Violation ID: #19030604

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000

Description: §27-2104(B) HMC 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

2026-02-25 ▼

Violation ID: #18666293

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-25T00:00:00.000

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING INSIDE CLOSET AT WEST IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT APT5U, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

2026-01-02 ▼

Violation ID: #18545939

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-01-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING INSIDE CLOSET AT WEST IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT APT5U, 5th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

Neighborhood Comparison

How 521 West 145th Street, Manhattan compares to other tracked buildings in Morningside Heights in the last 12 months.

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📊 That's 5.6× the Morningside Heights average · top 40% most-complained in neighborhood

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 2 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 56 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of July 10, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: July 10, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

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