157 Avenue C
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00392-0032Map
Owner of record: Lifshitz, Edward G.p.
157 Avenue C is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Lifshitz, Edward G.p.. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on November 19, 2023. 2 of the 8 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 8
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 5
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 8
- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 19, 2023 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective. in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 5, 2023 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective. in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 5, 2023 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges. in the entrance located at apt 3c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 5, 2023 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture(s) present). at front areaway
May 9, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak ceiling 3 sty apt 2 bathroom er1. , section '' ''
Feb 17, 1996 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 3 sty apt 2 bathroom er1. , section '' ''
Feb 17, 1996 · Apt 2
Open — Nov certified late
DOB building violations · 15
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
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 - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 15, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 6, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 6, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 6, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 2, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
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
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 1
Work without a permit note at time of inspection observed a structure approximately 23'x15'x20"erected at the rear of the property. structure was constructed with metal and vinyl department of building records
Feb 4, 2020 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building department records. at time of inspection observed eating and drinking establishment no comp liant with letter of no objection with state eating and drinking estab
Feb 4, 2020 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Application for certificate of electrical application not on file. at time of inspection observed electrical work consisting of a switch+conduit to energize a structure with a retractable enclosed vestibule loc
Feb 4, 2020 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit/plumbing. at ground level,being operated as a burger& beer resturant"royalle"at rear court yard being used as outdoor space,w/the installation of 3 gas fire lanters,no master plumber on filed
Jun 13, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 1
Place of assembly contrary to approved constructon documents. noted: the address is said to continue to have the rear yard set up with tables and seating to allow patrons the ability to occupy the rear yard fo
Jun 13, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit/electrical at ground level being operated as a burger & beer resturant"royale"in main bar area. 3 split a/c units have been installed no electrical application has been filed w/the dept at rea
Jun 13, 2017 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 1
File a certificate of correction or other related materials containingmaterial false statements for violation #35161183r stating that all seating and tables have been removed at rear yard, when in fact seatin
Jun 13, 2017 · Penalty $4,800
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by certificate of occupancy or bldgdept records. noted: as per lno #892/2008 which indicates restaurant occupied on 1st flr only however at time of inspection obseved the rea
Oct 29, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov #35161183r issued on 9/11/15 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with commissioner'
Nov 30, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Operation of a place of assembly w/o a current cert of operation notedpremises is currently situated as pa space w/ seating available for 112 persons this includes indoor & outdoor seating @ rear yard-premises
Sep 11, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain defects are 1-center line beam south rotted & defective from front bearing point to boiler rm 2-flooring joist rotted & defective approx 7-10 starting at front wall of boiler room towards fr
Jul 10, 1995 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Safety
Fire escape
May 8, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 4,232 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,909 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 392 / 32
- Assessed value
- $2,135,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #136897, last renewed Sep 12, 2025.
Questions about 157 Avenue C
Who owns 157 Avenue C?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lifshitz, Edward G.p..
Does 157 Avenue C have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.
Is 157 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 157 Avenue C built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 157 Avenue C?
It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.