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159 Rivington Street

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00348-0019Map

Owner of record: 159 Rivington LLC

159 Rivington Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 159 Rivington LLC. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 5 of the 7 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
7
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
7

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 7

  • I

    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 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Dec 3, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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 27, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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 16, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 4th story, apartment at south

    Feb 13, 2004 · Apt 4

    Open — Invalid certification

DOB building violations · 13

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    May 10, 2008

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Apr 18, 1990

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Observed active site was removing dirt from cellar into a container across the street from site under application #m01234535. upon returning to premises after conducting research, site personnel closed entrance

    Mar 3, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Observed workers removing dirt from the cellar of premises and transporting material via wheelbarrow across the public roadway to a garbage container located across the street. workers were actively crossing th

    Mar 3, 2026 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. noted: approx 15 men working at ground floor commercial space demolishing interior and throwing debris in dumpster. no permits posted. stop all work. remedy: stop all work! obtain all proper

    May 10, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work wihtout a pemrit work noted at the basement level installed paritions at basement without first obtaining permits and approvals as required by this deparmtnet note sheetrock and metal studs erected

    May 5, 2004 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg.noted:at 4th floor of public hallway-vertical crack from ceiling below bulkhead stair to landing.remedy:make area safe submit structural stability report from pa or pe

    Jan 2, 2004 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 2, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 29, 2004 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 29, 2004 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 17, 2004 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 11, 2004 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 11, 2004 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 31, 2004 · Apt 4

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S4)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
4
Building area
9,550 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
103
Council district
1
Block / lot
348 / 19
Assessed value
$2,767,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #610115, last renewed Oct 27, 2021.

Questions about 159 Rivington Street

Who owns 159 Rivington Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 159 Rivington LLC.

Does 159 Rivington Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 Rivington 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 Rivington Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 Rivington Street?

It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.