538 West 145th Street
Building overview
Data as of Sep 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1905
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations22 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building17 heat complaints in past year
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 6-story building located in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill, containing 44 residential units. Built in 1905.
The neighborhood: Hamilton Heights
Manhattan · 1,559 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $3,488 1BR · $3,800 2BR
3 subway stations nearby
8 parks · 2.4 acres · incl. Alexander Hamilton Playground
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (77 vs 6 average per building).
Top issues
- Pests25
- Water/Plumbing20
- Structural11
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Pests
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF A KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT DOOR TO THE ROOM WITH FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5D, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Aug 12, 2026Class C - Pests
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FREE STANDING REFRIGERATOR WITH DOORS INTACT AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY
Aug 12, 2026Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Apr 9, 2026Class C - Heat/Hot Water
HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Apr 9, 2026Class C - General
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RADIATOR AIR VALVE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 2G, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jan 22, 2026Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Sep 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $3,062.5 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $3,487.5 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,800 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $3,787.5 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
540 WEST 145 LLC.
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 77 open HPD violations on record, including 22 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (6 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 3 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, about the neighborhood median of 3.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 756 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Hamilton Heights is about $3,488/month for a one-bedroom.