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159 Orchard Street

Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00416-0061Map

Owner of record: Glebow Realty Associates

159 Orchard Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Glebow Realty Associates. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on April 24, 2024. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
50
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
229

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 24, 2024

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
10
About 100% of the building's 10 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 50

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire ratardant material all walls at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 24, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 24, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire ratardant material all walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 24, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 24, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire ratardant material all walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 24, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 24, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 6, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 4c, 5th story, apartment at north

    Jul 23, 2021 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and west wall at bulkhead stairs at public hall, 5th story

    Jul 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and north wall at public hall, 5th story

    Jul 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 5th story, apartment at north

    Jul 23, 2021 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 5th story, apartment at north

    Jul 23, 2021 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and west wall at bulkhead stairs at public hall, 5th story

    Jul 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 5th story

    Jul 23, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at fire escape, building west

    Feb 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors , at 2nd public hall bulkhead from east, 5th story

    Sep 24, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors , at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 5th story

    Sep 24, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 19, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze of the bathtub. in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace the broken or defective and or re-glaze percelin finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 2; located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum temperture of 130 degrees at hot water fixture in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 16, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose window lower sash at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Feb 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 16, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a free standing radiator at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Aug 4, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 18, 2014 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, south wall, east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 18, 2014 · Apt 4B

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective fire escape window lower sash glass in the 4th room from east located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 18, 2014 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock set and assembly at building entrance door , 1st story

    Nov 10, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 19, 2012 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 19, 2012 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 19, 2012 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 19, 2012 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at at waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 19, 2012 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 19, 2012 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 100 watts minimum required

    Feb 20, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 30, 2007 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane to the lower window sash, 2nd window from south at west in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2007 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder key operated lock install onto apartment entrance door in the foyer located at apt 4c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 2, 2007 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 slty southeast apt 1b. , section '' ''

    Apr 14, 1993 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed at entrance to 2 sty rear south apt 1b. , section '' ''

    Jan 24, 1987 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 8, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner : at time of inspection of a 5 story building facade observed at expo. #1 2nd, 4th and 5th floor window air condition unit missing a/c supporting brackets.,

    Mar 1, 2023 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Work without a permit. work noted: front facade 1st fl erected business accessory sign awning approx. 5'h x 30'w projecting 3' out of building line, wording, "daniel's leather, estd 1995, 212-674-8826" etc. rem

    Jun 1, 2018 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a,16,24b,32a,48a,50,50abcdef.50-fresh air to small.50a-missing blow down piping on safety valve.50b-missing blow down piping on backflow &1 1/4" pigtail no guard.50d-missing syphon loop on steam guage.50e-

    Jul 20, 2007

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit- work noted- installed new sheetrock partitions and drop ceiling, in apt 3c 4th floor without first obtaining permits and approvals as required by this department note- work completed.

    Jan 19, 2005 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 8, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 4, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 16, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 3, 2019 · Apt O

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 3, 2019 · Apt O

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 3, 2019 · Apt O

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 23, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 17, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 17, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 10, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 26, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 18, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 25, 2018 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2018 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2018 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2018 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 4A

    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
10
Building area
11,367 ft²
Lot area
2,698 ft²
Zoning
C4-4A
Community board
103
Council district
1
Block / lot
416 / 61
Assessed value
$586,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #102268, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.

Questions about 159 Orchard Street

Who owns 159 Orchard Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Glebow Realty Associates.

Does 159 Orchard Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 Orchard Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 159 Orchard Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 Orchard Street?

It has 10 residential units and 14 units in total.

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