A modest record — below the level that usually signals systemic problems. More recorded distress than 67% of 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 6-24-unit residential buildings is 16.3 penalty
points per 10 units; this building carries 37.7. In ZIP 10039, 19% of residential buildings hold an A and
17% grade D or F.
How grades work
this building
A
B
C
Among 46,798 6-24-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more
Open with the city right now
Open HPD violations
3 total — 1 class C (immediately hazardous), 1 class B, 1 class A. Oldest open since 2023-08-02.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
Patterns
7 heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years (winter 2025–26: 7).
No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.
What 311 hears from this address
34 service requests in the last three years. Most common: ELECTRIC (5) · APPLIANCE (4) · Illegal Parking (4) · Rodent (4) · GENERAL (3) · Missed Collection (3).
Filed construction activity
No permitted work with a declared cost filed in the last decade. Permit
costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done
without a permit.
Rent-stabilization signals
Yes
Built before 1974 (1920)
Yes
Six or more residential units (15)
No
421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll
2 of 3 signals present. This is the classic profile of a rent-stabilized building (pre-1974, 6+ units) — many units in such buildings remain stabilized. The definitive answer for any unit:
request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).
Registered with HPD — the names behind the building
Registered owner(s)
West 147th Street Apartments LP
Head officer
Malcolm Punter
Managing agent
Pillar Property Management
Last registered
2025-09-05
as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration
What the city thinks it's worth
Tax year
City market value
Assessed value
2025
$367,000
$165,150
2026
$390,000
$175,500
2027
$389,000
$175,050
The city's market estimate has risen
6% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
Tax exemptions on the roll: 420C
Building systems
Heating fuel
NO2FUEL
Flood exposure
Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).
Hurricane evacuation zone 5 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.
Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.
No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.
Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps
(cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.
Getting around
Subway
Harlem-148 St — 3 · 650 ft straight-line (about a 3-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: Adam C Powell Blvd / W 148 St — M2 · 350 ft
Citi Bike
W 147 St & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd · 550 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and
Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.
34 311 service requests from this address in the last three years — 2 of them about heat or hot water.
311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong.
Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints
appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box
on this page.
Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $4,773,930 on
2006-03-14 (lender: Acting By And Through and The City Of New York), covering 3 lots — the amount covers all of them. Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
2013-03-05
Agreement $4,301,073 — from WEST 147TH STREET APARTMENTS, L.P. to DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING PRESERVATION AND D; THE CITY OF NEW YORK
$4,301,073
2006-03-14
Mortgage $4,773,930 — from WEST 147TH STREET APARTMENTS, L.P. to ACTING BY AND THROUGH; THE CITY OF NEW YORK
$4,773,930
Ten-year activity
50250
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
45
2023
2024
2025
2026
EnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systems
Show as table
Year
Enforcement
Housing & tenants
Health & systems
Total
2017
0
3
2
5
2018
1
7
2
10
2019
0
3
3
6
2020
0
1
1
2
2021
0
9
0
9
2022
0
6
3
9
2023
1
42
2
45
2024
0
21
3
24
2025
0
15
5
20
2026
1
10
6
17
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HPD class C: § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT
2025-12-02
HPD class C: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT
2025-12-02
HPD class C: § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT
2025-12-01
311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2025-12-01
Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2025-11-30
311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2025-11-30
Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
The full timeline
2026
2026-09-26311: Dirty Condition — Dirt or Gravel
2026-08-11311: Animal in a Park — Wildlife Sighting
2026-01-13311: Street Sweeping Complaint — Street Not Swept
2026-01-13311: Rodent — Rat Sighting
2025
2025-12-02Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-12-02HPD class C: § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4E, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT
2025-12-02HPD class C: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT
2025-12-02HPD class C: § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT
2025-12-01311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2025-12-01Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2025-11-30311: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2025-11-30Tenant complaint: HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
2024-05-28HPD class C: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MIS
2024-05-28HPD class B: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCK AND ASSEMBLY AT FIRE DOOR AT 1st PUBLIC HALL BULKHEAD FROM EAST, 5th
2024-05-28HPD class B: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT WASH BASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM
2024-03-14Eviction executed (4F)
2024-02-24311: ELECTRIC — OUTLET/SWITCH
2024-02-24Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — OUTLET/SWITCH
2024-02-17311: ELECTRIC — LIGHTING
2024-02-17311: ELECTRIC — OUTLET/SWITCH
2024-02-17Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — LIGHTING
2024-02-17Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — OUTLET/SWITCH
2024-02-16311: GENERAL — COOKING GAS
2024-02-16Tenant complaint: GENERAL — COOKING GAS
2024-01-17Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-01-14311: APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE
2024-01-14311: ELECTRIC — LIGHTING
2024-01-14Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — LIGHTING
2024-01-14Tenant complaint: APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE
2023
2023-12-29Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2023-12-14311: APPLIANCE — REFRIGERATOR
2023-12-14311: APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE
2023-12-14Tenant complaint: APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE
2023-10-19Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — POWER OUTAGE
2023-10-19Tenant complaint: APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE
2023-08-21HPD class A: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE REGLAZE BATHTUB, IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5F, 5th STO
2023-08-21HPD class A: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BASE CABINET AT WASH BASIN, IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5F, 5th STORY,
2023-08-21HPD class C: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT LOWER SASH CENTER WINDOW, IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED
2023-08-02HPD class A: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL BATHTUB STOPPER SYSTEM IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th S
2023-08-02HPD class B: § 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FRO
2023-08-02HPD class C: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FR
2023-07-27311: APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE
2023-07-27311: PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK
2023-07-27Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — BASIN/SINK
2023-07-27Tenant complaint: APPLIANCE — ELECTRIC/GAS RANGE
2023-06-18HPD class C: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CHAINED PADLOCK INSTALLED AT LOTLINE GATE LEADING FROM FIRE PASSAGEWAY TO
2023-05-15HPD class C: § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR AND ABATE UNSAFE ELECTRIC WIRING CONDITION CONSISTING OF NO ELECTRIC SUPPLY IN THE ENTIRE APARTME
2023-05-15HPD class C: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FR
2023-05-15HPD class C: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4F, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FR
2018-06-22HPD class B: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING PAD LOCK AND CHAIN ON GATE AT FRONT AREAWAY
2018-06-22HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE METAL LANDING 7TH TREAD FROM BOTTOM UP AT FRONT AREAWAY
2018-05-17HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE HOT WATER TANK, AT BOILER ROOM
2016-12-12HPD class A: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING INSIDE CLOSET ,CENTER ROOM LOCATED AT APT 5
2016-12-12HPD class B: § 27-2050 ADM CODE PROVIDE A PIECE OF GARDEN HOSE 10 FEET IN LENGTH WITH FEMALE COUPLING AND A 10 QUART PAIL ON PREMISES TO TEST SPRINKLER S
2016-12-12HPD class B: § 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... CEILING INSIDE CLOSET , CENTER ROOM LOCATED AT APT 5
2016-12-12HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CLAY TILES AT 2ND STAIR TREAD UP FROM INTERMEDIATE LANDING
2006-12-28Agreement — from WEST 147TH STREET APARTMENTS, L.P. to THE CITY OF NEW YORK- DEPARTMENT OF HOUS
2006-12-28Agreement — from WEST 147TH STREET APARTMENTS, L.P. to THE CITY OF NEW YORK- DEPARTMENT OF HOUS
2006-12-27Permit AL — ISSUED
2006-10-23Permit EW — ISSUED
2006-07-13Job filed: INSTALLATION OF TWO GAS FIRED BOILER AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE TO USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$65,000
2006-07-13Job filed: INSTALLATION OF TWO GAS FIRED BOILER AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE TO USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$65,000
2006-04-20Permit PL — ISSUED
2006-04-04Permit EQ — ISSUED
2006-03-30Job filed: INSTALLATION OF A HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED 37' DURING FACADE REPAIR. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SHED TO COMPLY WITH LL33/91 AND TPPN 9/99
2006-03-24Permit AL — ISSUED
2006-03-14Agreement — from WEST 147TH STREET APARTMENTS, L.P. to THE CITY OF NEW YORK; ACTING BY AND THROUGH
2006-03-14Agreement — from WEST 147TH STREET APARTMENTS, L.P. to ACTING BY AND THROUGH; THE CITY OF NEW YORK
2006-03-14Mortgage $4,773,930 — from WEST 147TH STREET APARTMENTS, L.P. to ACTING BY AND THROUGH; THE CITY OF NEW YORK$4,773,930
2006-03-14SMIS — from WEST 147TH STREET APARTMENTS, L.P. to THE CITY OF NEW YORK
2006-03-14Deed — from NYC DEPT. OF HOUSING PRESERVATION & DEVE to WEST 147TH STREET APARTMENTS, L.P.
2006-03-14Agreement — from THE CITY OF NEW YORK; ACTING BY AND THROUGH to WEST 147TH STREET APARTMENTS, L.P.
2005
2005-11-01DOB complaint, category ?
2004
2004-10-06Job filed: RENOVATION AND GUTO REHAB OF EXISTING NE W LAW TENEMENT. NEW SERVICES,F ISHES, PLUMBING FIXTURES. REPLACE ROOF, REPAIR CORNICE.$500,000
2003
2003-09-03Permit EW — ISSUED
2003-08-08Job filed: REPAIR/REPLACE CONCRETE PAVEMENT AS PER PLAN FILED. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$10,000
2002
2002-03-26DOB violation LL6291:
2002-02-08Permit AL — ISSUED
2002-01-31Job filed: Replacement of existing stairs with new steel stairs, platform and handrail--public hall to side yard. No change in use, egress or occupancy. OMO K20$1,500
2002-01-31Job filed: Replacement of existing stairs with new steel stairs, platform and handrail--public hall to side yard. No change in use, egress or occupancy. OMO K20$1,500