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
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 · 50
- BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story
Dec 3, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , at 2nd public hall bulkhead from east, 5th story
Sep 24, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 5th story
Sep 24, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose window lower sash at public hall stairs, 1st story
Feb 16, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock set and assembly at building entrance door , 1st story
Nov 10, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 100 watts minimum required
Feb 20, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 slty southeast apt 1b. , section '' ''
Apr 14, 1993 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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
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.