157 Rivington Street
Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00348-0018Map
Owner of record: Venter Trace Realty LLC
157 Rivington Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 18 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Venter Trace Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2025. 1 of the 12 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 12
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 38
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 12
- 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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked. at boiler room
Aug 23, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 missing. at boiler room
Aug 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges. in the entrance located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 1
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.
Mar 15, 2023
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.
Feb 16, 2022
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.
Oct 9, 2018
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 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts #3 in the entire apartment located at apt, 2nd story
Oct 24, 2012
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 11, 1983
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 11, 1983
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at time of inspection. work noted on4 fl apt 10 & on 5th fl apt 15 both apts entire renovation under permit #104775566 & 104775539. no approved plans on site. remedy: stop all
Aug 15, 2007 · Penalty $130
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. note:full demolition in progress at apt#15. 5 flr walls, finish flooring & plumbing have been removed at north-east apt. no permit issued for above work as per dob records. remedy: "stop all
Apr 5, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.work noted:elevating the floor at nedroom rear with 2 x 6 timbers (joist) and minor partition work without first obtaining permits and approvals.note apt 8.remedy:stop all work and obtain
Jun 13, 2005 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work - noted: 1 installing wood partition & 5/8 inch plywood. 2 hanging exhust duct. with wood studs. from existing ceiling. at west store. ground floor. remedy: o stop all work forthwith
Nov 14, 1990
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 22, 2023 · Apt G1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 22, 2023 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 12
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 19, 2023 · Apt 13
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 20, 2009 · Apt 15
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 20, 2009 · Apt 15
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 30, 2007 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 30, 2007 · Apt 6
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jul 24, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 24, 2004 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Apr 13, 2004 · Apt 11
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 13, 2004 · Apt 11
Close - General
Locks
Apr 13, 2004 · Apt 11
Close - General
Windows
Apr 13, 2004 · Apt 11
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 7, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 7, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 7, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 7, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Nov 7, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 7, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 7, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Nov 7, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Radiator
Nov 7, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Nov 7, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Radiator
Nov 7, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 7, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 7, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 7, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Nov 7, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - General
Doors
Nov 7, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 10, 2003 · Apt 16
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 18
- Building area
- 8,240 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 348 / 18
- Assessed value
- $1,414,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #102187, last renewed Jul 14, 2026.
Questions about 157 Rivington Street
Who owns 157 Rivington Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Venter Trace Realty LLC.
Does 157 Rivington Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.
Is 157 Rivington Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 17% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 157 Rivington Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 157 Rivington Street?
It has 18 residential units and 20 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.