159 Grand Street
Manhattan, NY 10013BBL 1-00234-0011Map
Owner of record: Solita Soho Hotel, LLC
159 Grand Street is a hotel built in 2002 in Manhattan, 10013. The owner of record is Solita Soho Hotel, LLC. HPD has recorded 4 housing violations here, most recently on March 30, 2023.
- HPD violations
- 4
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 17
- HPD complaints
- 7
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 4
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 30, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 19, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Mar 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 18
- No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022
Feb 22, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 30, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 8, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 20, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 2, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 2, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 18, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 30, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 21, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 17
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior of building facade and appurtenances.noteobserved at exp4 at multiple locations step cracked brickwork around the windows of the 8th to 10th floors.remedy:take safety measures and r
Dec 2, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required ny 28-302.4 for control#914488.rem:submit acceptable required t
Dec 2, 2022 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior building facade & appurtenences.note:at time of inspection and as per previously issued summons#35458331r dated01-24-2020.observed defective condition for extertor metal duct from 2
Mar 22, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building. 1-exterior duct rusting in various locations goes from 2 to roof(as per violation 35264715k(11/24/17) remedy:maintain exterior bldg facade. provide safety measures repair facade ma
Jan 24, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control# 814488. rem: submit required technical report.
May 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior building 12 floor roof-coping cracked delaminating-vertical cracks at tube steel columns in parapet-remove all misc.debris .mer-water tank-emg roof-orange extension cord provides el
Nov 24, 2017 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Place of assembly contrary to approved plan. noted: at cellar of premises d/b/a "moomia lounge" cellar does not not conform to approved plan#104908478. remedy: conform to plan or amend plans to reflect as built
Jan 29, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Operation of a pa w/o a current cert. of operation: pa permit #104153684 expired on 5.23.09. dob records shown no renewal issued. remedy: obtain a pa cert of operation.
Aug 14, 2009 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping & note: at lafayette st. entrance to job #102450553 (new building) approx 20 cu yds of carboard carton, sheetrock & misc debris are stored and not placed in a container
Jan 14, 2004 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public and property affected by construction operations. noted: work in progress under permit #102450553 expired 6/05/04 causing the following defects: broken skylights mortar all over roof
Sep 5, 2003 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans. non-conforming work noted. appl ##102450553 at first floor at east wall (2) openings created ( at rear) size approximately 10'x12'&6'x2'x8' cinder block exterior bearing
Sep 5, 2003 · Penalty $130
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to obtain permit noted:constructed an 8' fence at front of 157 lafayette st (construction) remedy:obtain permit
Sep 5, 2003
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping noted:excessive constructiondebris and rubbish allowed to accumilate 1st to 11th floor.remedy:remove debris and maintain adeqaute housekeeping
Jul 23, 2003 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to protect roof and sky light of adjoining property during construction operation roof of 155 grand st has no protection remedy: stop all work except to provide protection at roof of adjoining property
Jun 23, 2003 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at time of inspection. noted: excavation / underpinning is in progress without dob approved plans at site to verify scope of work, and impact on 3 buildings adjacent to excavat
Nov 26, 2002 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
No 24 hrs notice.at time of inspection,the building already down to grade however no 24 hrs notice.received/given before taking the building down as per code.remedy:provide 24 hr.notice
Sep 30, 2002 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Illegal use in a manufacturing district noted commercial use extended to sidewalk at 1st fl. front, contrary to zoning resolution, requiringenclosure of the use in mi-5b district dba k& l sea food. remedy disco
Mar 22, 1997
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 5, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Nov 5, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Nov 5, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 5, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Hotel (H3)
- Year built
- 2002
- Floors
- 12
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- 15,333 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,650 ft²
- Zoning
- M1-5/R10
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 234 / 11
- Assessed value
- $3,292,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #142414, last renewed Jul 16, 2025.
Questions about 159 Grand Street
Who owns 159 Grand Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Solita Soho Hotel, LLC.
Does 159 Grand Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 4 housing violations at this property.
Is 159 Grand Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 159 Grand Street built?
City records list 2002 as the year it was built.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.