159 East Houston Street

Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

Oct 19, 2023

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

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

Oct 5, 2022

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

Oct 5, 2022

Remove the illegal fastening of a slide bolt capable of being locked installed at bulkhead door to roof , 6th story

Oct 5, 2022

Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and the ceiling at public hall, 6th story

Oct 5, 2022

Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling at public hall, 6th story

Oct 5, 2022

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls and the ceiling at public hall, 6th story

Oct 5, 2022

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

M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped steam pipe in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

May 21, 2019 · Apt 3

Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

May 21, 2019 · Apt 3

Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st radiator from south at west wall, 1st riser from east at south wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

May 21, 2019 · Apt 3

Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

May 21, 2019 · Apt 3

§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor .. at public hall, 1st story

May 21, 2019

Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

May 21, 2019 · Apt 3

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

May 21, 2019 · Apt 3

Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

May 21, 2019 · Apt 3

Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 2nd riser from south at west wall, 3rd riser from south at west wall, 4th riser from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

May 21, 2019 · Apt 3

Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

May 21, 2019 · Apt 3

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

May 21, 2019 · Apt 3

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 = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

May 21, 2019 · Apt 3

Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

May 21, 2019 · Apt 3

Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at west wall, 1st riser from south at west wall, south wall, west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

May 21, 2019 · Apt 3

Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st radiator from south at west wall, 1st riser from west at north wall, east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

May 21, 2019 · Apt 3

Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

May 21, 2019 · Apt 3

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

May 19, 2019 · Apt 3

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective door molding in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

May 19, 2019 · Apt 3

Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

May 19, 2019 · Apt 3

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

May 19, 2019 · Apt 3

Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

May 19, 2019 · Apt 3

Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

May 19, 2019 · Apt 3

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 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

May 19, 2019 · Apt 3

Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

May 19, 2019 · Apt 3

Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system ... at public hall, 1st story

Feb 2, 2019

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 2, 2019

Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

Feb 2, 2019

Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 3

Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 3

M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water temperature 140 degrees at kitchen and bathroom fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 3

§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor ... at public hall, 1st story

Feb 2, 2019

Es-electric signs none

Mar 2, 1990

P-plumbing none

May 26, 1989

C-construction other optional

Mar 27, 1989

C-construction other optional

Mar 27, 1989

Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c of c w/the dept of buildings for notice of violation #35065301z issued on 10/4/13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code

Feb 20, 2014 · Penalty $800

Approved place of assembly plans not available for inspection. noted: no approved plans for permit #104344005 on site at time of march inspection. remedy: provide approved plans.

Oct 4, 2013 · Penalty $5,000

Operation of place of assembly w/o a current c of o. pa permit expired on 5-7-13 #104344005. remedy: renew permit.

Oct 4, 2013 · Penalty $8,000

Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. noted: at cellar of premises d/b/a "national underground" 1) exposed electrical wiring in various locations 2) debris stored in egress hallway. 3) emergency

Oct 4, 2013 · Penalty $10,000

Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: open electrical boxand missing fire rating at exit passageway cellar level, occupied by commercial establishment "national underground". remedy:repair/replace

May 3, 2013 · Penalty $1,000

Approved pa plans not available for inspection pa #104344005 plans notat site at time of inspection. remedy: provide pa plans.

May 3, 2013 · Penalty $500

B254,15,16,32a,34a,50a,b. 50a-chimney base clogged. 50b-

Jan 3, 2012

Work w/o a permit: noted: at cellar of eating & drinking establishmentinstalled sprinkler system at cellar only,work is 100% complete. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condition.

May 28, 2009

Operation of a place of assembly without a current certificate of operation. note: 1st floor and cellar are being used as a place of assembly without current pa certificate. rem: obtain a current certificate o

May 16, 2009

27-1045 suspension elements not vertical or parallel to wall

Jun 10, 2008 · Penalty $500

27-1009 less than two tie back per rig operation of hoisting equipment in an unsafe manner one tie back per rig

Jun 10, 2008 · Penalty $4,000

27-1042 all scaffolds shall be erected and maintained so that the public will not be impaired byfalling material tools debris or by the collapse of the scaffold tie backs and life lines not independed

Jun 10, 2008 · Penalty $500

26-181(a) no danger signs posted use of rigger equipment w/o proper danger signs

Jun 10, 2008 · Penalty $500

27-1055 no protection of ropes/cables around sharp bends corners ropes or cables shall not be made fast to sharp objects or surfaces

Jun 10, 2008 · Penalty $500

27-146 cds notification of use and approved plans/drawings not on siteapproved plans not available for inspection

Jun 10, 2008 · Penalty $500

26-172 no licensed rigger or designated forman on site supervision or use of rigging w/o a special riggers license on site no foreman id

Jun 10, 2008 · Penalty $1,250

26-181.1 workers on scaffold w/o a certificate of fitness licensed rigger failed to ensure scaffold workers met min requirements no certificate of fitness

Jun 10, 2008 · Penalty $1,500

27-1018 failure to perform adequate housekeeping rood of bldg overloaded

Jun 10, 2008 · Penalty $350

Failure to provide adequate protection for sidewalks during construction operation. (section of parapet missing) the outer side and ends shall be enclosed with a solid parapet at least 3'-6" high.remedy:provide

Mar 24, 2008 · Penalty $2,000

Operation of place of assembly w/o a current pa permit. 1st flr and cellar are being used as a pa w/o having a current pa permit. remedy: obtain current pa permit.

Mar 1, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

Failure to maintain note rear fire escape in disrepair with broken unsecured steps remedy: maintain bldg and make safe

Jan 3, 2008 · Penalty $2,000

Failure to maintain. defects noted: at rear of premises exposure #3 fire escape rusted, having erosion steps are broken. remedy: repair defects, provide engineering report attesting structural stability of fire

Aug 22, 2007 · Penalty $800

Exit door: total obstruction. noted: at rear of premises (exposure #3)exit door which 2nd means of egress from fire escape locked/blocked. remedy: remove obstruction.

Aug 22, 2007 · Penalty $480

Operation of a place of assembly without a current permit. noted: premises occupied as caberet in cellar and on 1st floor w/more than 74 persons without a valid permit.remedy: obtain valid permit or discontinue

Sep 9, 2005 · Penalty $500

Operation of place of assembly contrary to department records. noted: cellar and first floor occupied by more than 74 persons as caberet w/ dencing when department records indicates walk-up apartment. remedy:

Sep 9, 2005 · Penalty $350

Failure to provide proper temination for through the wall exhaust bloer at the 1st fl south exterior unit is less than 10ft away from a residential window 2 installed a/c units & duct work at air shaft southsid

Aug 9, 2004 · Penalty $900

-having (parallel or wall) signage projecting more than 12in across the street line. remedy: remove illegal signage.

May 27, 2003 · Penalty $400

-having an illuminated sign larger than 6 sq ft in a windown in a 6-1 district. remedy: remove illegal signage.

May 27, 2003 · Penalty $400

-having instaled a sign without a permit. -having an illuminated sign without a current permit. remedy: remove illegal work.

May 27, 2003 · Penalty $400

-having an illuminated awning sign. remedy: remove illegal signage.

May 27, 2003

-having a light fixture supported by the building, which projects more than 2 ft beyond the street line. remedy:remove illegal work.

May 27, 2003

-having installed an awning without a permit. remedy: remove illegal work.

May 27, 2003

- having (parallel or wall) signage projecting more than 12inches across the street line. remedy: remove illegal signage.

May 27, 2003

-having installed a sign without a permit. -having an illuminated sign without a current permit. remedy: remove illegal work.

May 27, 2003

-having installed an awning without a permit. remedy: remove illegal work.

May 27, 2003

-having an illuminated awning sign. -having awning signage not limited to the name and address of the establishment. remedy: remove illegal signage

May 27, 2003 · Penalty $400

-having installed an awning without a permit. remedy: remove illegal work.

May 27, 2003 · Penalty $400

-having (parallel or wall) signage projecting more than 12 inches across the street line. remedy: remove illegal signage.

May 27, 2003

-having installed a sign without a permit. remedy: remove illegal work.

May 27, 2003

Failure to maintain building. noted: at various locations throughout masonry stair treads in public hallway broken, chipped and loose. remedy: repair all defects.

Apr 21, 1999 · Penalty $180