539 West 142nd Street
539 West 142nd Street in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan, has 43 open HPD violations, 3 of them class C, and no rent-stabilized units are on its tax bill, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: D (55/100).
One & two family · 2 units · Built 1910
StreetSpy grade: D (Poor, 55/100)
- 3 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 4 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- No housing complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- No rent-stabilized units on the tax bill. Increases aren't capped by stabilization, though Good Cause Eviction may still limit them.
- Repairs: High (43 open, 3 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 27, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Through Sep 1, 2027, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
43 open violations: 3 class C (immediately hazardous), 33 class B, 7 class A. 0 issued in the last 12 months. 45 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2005-06-30. Newest violation issued 2008-06-11. No new HPD violation has been issued here since 2008. Most of the open count is older violations that were never closed.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
4 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (hallway). POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM 1 STY PUBLIC HALL AT OR NEAR BOILER ROOM DOOR., issued 2005-06-30. HPD violation 3145037
- Class C: Broken window or sash. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 4 STY SOUTH ROOM 1 LIGHT UPPER SASH 4 STY APT 4 ER1. , SECTION '' '' (apt 4), issued 2005-06-30. HPD violation 3145045
- Class C: No heat / heating defect (basement). PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM BOILER ROOM DOOR LOCKED AT CELLAR., issued 2005-06-30. HPD violation 3145038
- Class B: Roof defect (hallway). & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SKYLIGHT COVER WITHIN 3 STY PUBLIC HALL., issued 2008-06-11. HPD violation 3145014
- Class B: Door, lock or intercom defect, bathroom. PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE DOOR KNOBS COMMUNITY BATHROOM ALL STYS., issued 2008-06-11. HPD violation 3145017
- Class B: Broken window or sash. & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FLOWER POTS 2 STY REAR OF BUILDING CENTER WINDOW., issued 2008-06-11. HPD violation 3145018
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, bathroom. PROVIDE ENCLOSURE WALL FOR BATHTUB 3 STY SOUTHWEST APT 6 BATHROOM. , SECTION '' '' (apt 6), issued 2008-06-11. HPD violation 3145013
- Class B: Yard or exterior defect (exterior). PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAVING REAR YARD., issued 2008-06-11. HPD violation 3145019
311 housing complaints
0 in the last 12 months, 0 in 5 years.
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 3 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units on the tax bill.
Owner and management
Owner: Walter J Biggs. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jul 17, 2026, valid through Sep 1, 2027.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 1020740009, HPD building ID 41666. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 145 St (1), 3 min walk
- 137 St-City College (1), 4 min walk
- 145 St (B, D), 7 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 43 open (3 class C, 33 class B, 7 class A). 4 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | None | 0 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.