159 1 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00451-0032Map
Owner of record: Tfn Realty, LLC
159 1 Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 30 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Tfn Realty, LLC. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on August 25, 2026. 19 of the 29 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 29
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 75
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 · 29
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 26, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 26
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 26, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 26
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum acceptable temperature of 130 degrees f at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Feb 3, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 26, 2025 · Apt 10
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 26, 2025 · Apt 10
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 26, 2025 · Apt 10
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Jun 4, 2025
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.
Nov 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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, 2024
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.
Nov 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd sty balcony, front stack
Mar 8, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 11
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 11
Open — Nov sent out - 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
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner unit installed at window 6th story balcony at east stack
Aug 24, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of wiring at 6th story balcony at building front
Aug 24, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at east stack at fire escape
Aug 24, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - 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 25, 2019
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 - 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 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , at public hall bulkhead, roof
Jan 28, 2002
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 4 sty southeast apt 18 bathroom. , section '' ''
Oct 30, 1984 · Apt 18
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective door 4 sty southeast apt 18 bathroom. , section '' ''
Oct 30, 1984 · Apt 18
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
May 14, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
May 14, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit : noted : removal of sheetrock from ceiling ( fire stopping ) + removal of minor interior partitions in the first floor commercail remedy : stop all work obtian & maintain all approval's + per
Aug 23, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Miscellaneous installeo exaust fan less than 10 from wiondow of an apt at west side of building rear of 1 floor bar not termining above roof as per code refrence standard 13-6 section 2-3 ,4-3 remeny: obtain pl
Oct 26, 1994 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted instillation due for a/c in existing drop ceiling with 4-12x12 register 2) constuctruction an l shape bar 10xl12 approx 3)install fix seated around the sides od the north side
Oct 26, 1994 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 26
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 26
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 14
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 30
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 11, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 2
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 10
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 23, 2025 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 23, 2021 · Apt 2W
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 20, 2021 · Apt 11
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 20, 2021 · Apt 11
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 20, 2021 · Apt 11
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 20, 2021 · Apt 11
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 21, 2020 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 21, 2020 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 21, 2020 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 21, 2020 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 21, 2020 · Apt 7
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 21, 2020 · Apt 7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 21, 2020 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 6, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 11, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2019 · Apt 20
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 15, 2018 · Apt 12
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2017 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 23, 2017 · Apt 26
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 30
- Building area
- 16,548 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,312 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 451 / 32
- Assessed value
- $2,659,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #130791, last renewed Oct 11, 2025.
Questions about 159 1 Avenue
Who owns 159 1 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Tfn Realty, LLC.
Does 159 1 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.
Is 159 1 Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 43% of its 30 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 159 1 Avenue built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 159 1 Avenue?
It has 30 residential units and 34 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.