159 Avenue C

Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00392-0031Map

159 Avenue C is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 7 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 159 Ave C LLC. HPD has recorded 5 housing violations here, most recently on August 18, 2026. 2 of the 5 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 5
DOB violations: 6
ECB violations: 36
HPD complaints: 17

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch

Last violation Aug 18, 2026

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 · 5

CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 5W
Open — Civ14 mailed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 5W
Open — Civ14 mailed
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 29, 2026
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 24, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 30, 2014 · Apt 2W
Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 6

Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Apr 5, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 36

Class - 2
Having an illuminated signs w/wording "neighborhood deli" at front of store w/o a current permit. remedy: remove illegal work.
Jan 16, 2015
Resolve
Class - 2
Work w/o permit. noted: installed illuminated business sign & awning approx 24'wide x 3'high w/copy "neighborhood deli" at 1sty commercial space along east 10th street frontage. sign is illuminated at the time
Jan 12, 2015 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Class - 1
Oac leasing or otherwise making illegal advertising sign space available to others for advertising ( movies ) e. remedy: remove illegal sign
Sep 11, 2009
Resolve
Class - 1
Oac sign on display without a permit (movies) remedy-remove illegal sign
Sep 11, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Oac leasing or otherwise making illegal advertising space available to others for advertising.(aruba,etc).remedy:remove illegal sign.
Sep 11, 2009
Resolve
Class - 1
Oac advertising sign not permitted in a c1-5 zoning district.(aruba,etc).remedy:remove illegal sign.
Sep 11, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Oac sign on display w/o a permit.(aruba,etc).remedy:remove illegal sign.
Sep 11, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Oac leasing or otherwise making illegal advertising sign space available to others for advertising.(weed,etc).remedy:remove illegal sign.
Sep 11, 2009
Resolve
Class - 1
Oac advertising sign not permitted in c1-5 zoning district.(weed,etc).remedy:remove illegal sign.
Sep 11, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Oac sign display w/o a permit.(weed,etc)remedy:remove illegal sign.
Sep 11, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve

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Class - 1
Oac leasing or otherwise making illegal advertising space available to others for advertising. ( movies ) w remedy: remove illegal sign
Sep 11, 2009
Resolve
Class - 1
Oac advertising sign not permitted in a c 1-5 zoning district. ( movies ) w remedy: remove illegal sign
Sep 11, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Oac sign on display w/o a permit. ( movies ) w remedy: remove illegal sign
Sep 11, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Oac advertising sign not permitted in c 1-5 zoning district. ( movies ) e remedy: remove illegal sign
Sep 11, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Property owner acting as an outdoor advertising co failure to obtain avalid oac registration it while engaging in outdoor advertising (movies)remedy remove illegal sign.
Sep 11, 2009
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company advertising sign not permitted in c1-5 zoning district. (gran torino) remedy: remove illegal sign.
Dec 10, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising co. failure to affix decal bearing ul classification mark to outdoor advertising sign gran torino remedy:remove illegal sign
Dec 10, 2008
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising co. w/ outdoor advertising sign exceeds the maximum weigt restriction of 25ft above curb level approx height is 45ft gran toring remedy:remove illegal sign
Dec 10, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising co. w/ outdoor advertising sign exceeds the maxiumsurface area of 150 sqft approx 300 sqft ina cl-5 zoning district grnn toping remedy:remove illrgal sign
Dec 10, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company sign on display structure w/o a permit (gran torino) remedy: remove illegal sign and structure or obtain permit.
Dec 10, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising co sign on display,structure w/o a permit.(gran torino)partial stop work).remove illegal sign & structure or obtain permit.
Dec 10, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Active
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company advertising sign not permitted in c1-5zoning district.(gran torino).rem:remove illegal sign
Dec 10, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Active
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company with outdoor advertising sign exceeds the maximum surface area of 150sq ft approx 300sq ft in a c1-5 zoning district.(gran torino)rem:remove illegal sign
Dec 10, 2008
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company w/outdoor sign exceeds the maximum surfacearea of 150 sq ft;approx 300sq ft in a c1-5 zoning district.(gran torino)rem:remove illegal sign
Dec 10, 2008
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company with outdoor advertising sign exceeds the maximum height restriction of 25ft above curb level,approx height is 45ft(gran torino).rem:remove illegal sign
Dec 10, 2008
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company failure to affx decal bearing ul classification mark or date of sign's erection to outdoor advertising sign (grantorino)rem:remove illegal sign
Dec 10, 2008
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company failure to affix date of signs erection tooutdoor advertising sign. remedy: remove illegal sign.
Dec 10, 2008
Resolve
Class - 1
Outdoor advertising company failure to submit affidavit that outdoor advertising sign is made from fire retardant or non combustible material. remedy: remove illegal sign.
Dec 10, 2008
Resolve
Class - 1
Property owner acting as an outdoor advertising company failure to obtain valid oac registration number while engaging in outdoor advertising business gran torino rem: remove illegal sign or register as an outd
Dec 10, 2008
Resolve
Class - 1
Advertising company leasing or otherwise making illegal sign space available for advertising purposes.(gran torino)rem:remove illegal sign or register as an outdoor advertising company
Dec 10, 2008
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofo. noted: roof deck has been installed on the roof of said premises and is arranged to be used a recreational are for tenants which does not show on the cofo dated j
Dec 11, 2002
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans. noted: a wood deck has been erected on the roof along with a picket fence in which does not show on the approved plans dated and approved on 6/16/99 which does not show
Dec 11, 2002
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Location:1st fl. deli stainless steel sink not installed with requiredvent,proper trap and waste pipe size.trap 11/2" should be 2"x11/2",waste pipe 11/2" should be 2".violation:plumbing fixture not properly tra
Jan 18, 2000 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Location:rear of 1st fl. deli store.gas fired unit heater, flue pipe not extended to outside air and back pitched. con edison called to investigation.violation:gas vent installed at illegal height and location
Jan 18, 2000 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Location:in basement under 1st fl.deli 11/2" and 4" p.v.c. plastic piping installed to 1st fl. deli sink (11/2"), and house sewer piping connected to existing house trap (4"). violation:use or installation of
Jan 18, 2000 · Penalty $400
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. remedy: obtain a permit.
Dec 12, 1989 · Penalty $250
Resolve

Complaints

Outside building
Roofing
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 5W
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 20, 2021 · Apt 3E
Close
Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2015 · Apt 2W
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 15, 2011 · Apt 5W
Close
General
Mold
Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 4E
Close
General
Mold
Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 4E
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 4E
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 4E
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 4E
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 4E
Close

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Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 4E
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 4E
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 4E
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 4E
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 4E
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 4E
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 22, 2011 · Apt 4E
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built: 1900
Floors: 5
Residential units: 7
Building area: 9,565 ft²
Lot area: 1,909 ft²
Zoning: R7A
Community board: 103
Council district: 2
Block / lot: 392 / 31
Assessed value: $4,048,200
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #141507, last renewed Jul 30, 2025.

Questions about 159 Avenue C

Who owns 159 Avenue C?

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

Does 159 Avenue C have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 5 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 Avenue C 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 Avenue C built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 Avenue C?

It has 7 residential units and 9 units in total.

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