Higher is better. Based on 26 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.
High Confidence
This building is in good shape with only minor issues on record
Minor issues on record. Review the details below, but no major concerns.
539 West 112 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan with 43 residential units. It holds a Grade B health score — most influenced by building safety — with 7 open HPD violations. Our analysis reviewed 167 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar large prewar residential buildings in NYC.
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vs Neighborhood (10025)
1,289 buildings in this zip code
24th
Better than 24% of buildings in 10025
24th in neighborhood
Avg score: 79
WorstBest in 10025
Alerts
Facade Needs Repair
The building facade has been classified as requiring repair (SWARMP status) during a required inspection.
Bedbug Infestation Reported
Bedbug infestations have been officially reported in this building within the past 2 years.
Score Breakdown
Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold
97Excellent
Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations
54Fair
Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building
100Excellent
Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building
84Good
Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges
No issues
Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner
95Excellent
Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records
↓Getting worse — 1 violations this year vs 0 last year
No sale or transaction records found for this property.
No tax liens found for this property.
No litigation records found for this property.
Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.
High Priority (1)
Complaint
Apr 29, 2024• 1 year ago
CLOSE
OUTSIDE BUILDING — PORCH/BALCONY [EMERGENCY] (Apt OUTSID)
Type: EMERGENCY
Apartment: OUTSID
Space Type: BUILDING ENTRANCE
Unit Type: PUBLIC AREA
Complaint Status: CLOSE
Problem Status: CLOSE
Received Date: Apr 23, 2024
Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
Medium Priority (1)
hpd bedbug
Dec 18, 2024• 1 year ago
Eradicated
Bedbug infestation: 1 unit affected
Infested Units: 1
Eradicated Units: 1
Re Infested Units: 0
Total Units: 40
Filing Period Start: Nov 1, 2023
Filing Period End: Oct 31, 2024
Low Priority (1)
Housing Violation
Nov 17, 2025• 4 months ago
DISMISSED
Class A: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION
Class: I·Status: VIOLATION DISMISSED·Status Date: Jan 16, 2026
Informational (5)
Rent Stabilized
Jan 15, 2026• 2 months ago
Expires 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000
Rent stabilization registration
Registration Ends: Sep 1, 2026
Registration
Jan 15, 2026• 2 months ago
Registered
HPD registration filed
Registration Ends: Sep 1, 2026·Last Registration: Jan 15, 2026
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2026• 3 months ago
Assessed
Tax Year 2026 Market Value: $3,319,000 Exemptions: $1,329,260
Owner: TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Year Built: 1,920
Building Class: D1
Gross Area: 43,050 sqft
Units: 43
Stories: 6
Zoning: R8
Assessed Value: $1,493,550
Market Value: $3,319,000
Tax Record
Jan 1, 2025• 1 year ago
Assessed
Tax Year 2025 Market Value: $3,122,000 Exemptions: $1,250,361
Owner: TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Year Built: 1,920
Building Class: D1
Gross Area: 43,050 sqft
Units: 43
Stories: 6
Zoning: R8
Assessed Value: $1,404,900
Market Value: $3,122,000
hpd bedbug
May 15, 2024• 1 year ago
Filed
Annual bedbug filing — no infestations reported
Filing Period Start: Nov 1, 2022·Filing Period End: Oct 31, 2023
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