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159 2 Avenue

Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00465-0047Map

Owner of record: Sasha Realty,

159 2 Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1940 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 18 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is Sasha Realty,. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on April 15, 2026. 8 of the 25 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 18 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
25
DOB violations
26
ECB violations
24
HPD complaints
68

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 15, 2026

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
18
About 100% of the building's 18 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 · 25

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 5th room from east located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at lower base cabinet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18789933 issued 15-apr-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

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

    Sep 7, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe wasteline at wash basin in the 5th bathroom from north located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 7, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 7, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bin at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 25, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of under the stairs at the public hall at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal standards (total 3) at east return rail at fire escape at north , 2nd story

    Jul 12, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide fire watch located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 8, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing standard at east at fire escape at north , 7th story

    Jun 30, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing standard at west at fire escape at north , 5th story

    Jun 30, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    § 231 m/d law provide legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing the work -no 2nd means of egress provided at apartment #2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 28, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration east room count reduced, eliminating 2nd means of egress via fire escape window in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 28, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing south at east end metal slats and battens at fire escape at north , 2nd story

    Jun 28, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bottom guide stops of dropladder at extension roof at 1st fire escape from north at west, 2nd story

    Jun 28, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods improperly installed gravity hook for dropladder at extension roof at 1st fire escape from north at west, 2nd story

    Jun 28, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor area at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 28, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of receptable garbage cans at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 28, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening illegal panic bars installed on roof bulkhead doors east and west

    Jun 28, 2014

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded sheetrock around skylights of elevator shaft and public hall at roof

    Jun 28, 2014

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 26

  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jul 19, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 4, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 21, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017

    May 31, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 28, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 5, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 17, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 27, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 2, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 18, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Feb 27, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 29, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 14, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 15, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 23, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 21, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade required

    L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required

    Aug 8, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p3362

    Jun 7, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p3362

    May 25, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p3362

    Feb 15, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 31, 1992

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 7, 1989

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 7, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    1

    Oct 12, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    51-provide proper clear rail between the cwt and the buffer 52-renew durm cwt sheave 53-renew car floor 54-repair renew saftey edge 55-provide lock for the overhead door

    Jan 23, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (21 & 24) reshackle

    Aug 19, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 24

  • Class - 2

    Failure to distribute / post notice of tenant protection plan. note: at time of inspection observed no tenant protection plan posted and tenants stated they did not receive any tenant protection plan. failur

    May 16, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Safe construction bill of rights. noted: failure to post safe construction bill of rights dob 140530144 pertaining to an occupied building with means and methods of construction operations while building is

    May 16, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Ec 590.8;failure to manitain sidewalk lighting in code compliant manner.note:at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed electrical lighting w/sections of conduit completely disconnected from the rest of the

    Jun 8, 2017 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents and/or approved amendments. note: at time of inspection i observed a structure built on top of the sidewalk shed that does not conform to approved plans.

    Jan 23, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Partial stop work order issued for failure to notify dept of bldgs prior to installation. note: at time of inspection i observed suspended rope scaffold installed without notification. rmdy: comply with code

    Jan 23, 2017 · Penalty $830

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    3314.10.11 suspended scaffolds shall be secured to roof or lowest deckat end of shift. note: at time of inspection i observed suspended ropescaffold "parked" on apprx the 6th flr. rmdy:comply with code.

    Jan 23, 2017 · Penalty $1,630

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. note: the intermediate marble stair landings between 4-7 flr is cracked and missing. ithas been temp repaired w/plywood by fdny. also fire escape gooseneck

    Sep 29, 2013 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records. illegal occupancy. noted bldg roof being used and occupied w/approx 50 persons for roof top party. remedy: discontinue illegal use or occupancy.

    Sep 29, 2013 · Penalty $600

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit, work noted: at ground flr comm space store was demo's removing sheet rock and exposing wood studs at store front windows remove partitions for bthrm stop all work. remedy: stop all work obtai

    Jun 3, 2008 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Sec 10h11,05b01,17h11,85bb05,86m05,36m07,36q03,36w07,34q03,64b11,64q03,71m07,71q03,31h07,39w07,84m07,38b11,38q03. (05-b-01) adjust gap in car door (36-m-07) over head light missing & unguarded 934-q-07) machine

    May 2, 2008 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to submit a 5th round technical report in compliance w/ code provisions: periodic insp of exterior walls & appurtenances as requiredby ll 11/98 & the dob rules & regulations. the 5th round technical

    Aug 31, 2006 · Penalty $1,750

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to submit a fifth round technical report in compliance w/ codeprovisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 & the dob rules & regulations.

    May 19, 2006 · Penalty $1,750

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to submit a fifth round technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenancesas required by local law 11 of 1998 and the dept of bldgs rules & regu

    Jan 31, 2006 · Penalty $700

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    85bb05/41n11/66p16/55o02/56o02/59l10/39o02. 85-file and perform 5 year safety test. 41 use proper fuses on controller. 66-pit door does not open. 59-repair defective machine room lighting. 39-clean machine room

    Aug 9, 2005 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to submit a fifth round technical report in compliance with code provisions:periodic inspecion of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of buildings rul

    Jun 3, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to submit a fifth round technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenancesas required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of buildings

    Apr 29, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to submit a fifth round technical report: periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998 and the department of building rules and regulations. (fifth round

    Oct 6, 2004

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall noted approx 10 unsupported or improperly supported window mounted a/c units using no support or wood blocks located at various windows at the north east elevations reme

    May 12, 2003 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to submit a fifth round techincal report:periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by local law 11 of 1998and the department of bldg rules and regualtions.remedy:file the req

    Mar 3, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Filing a false certification with the nyc dept.of bldgs.pursuant to section 26-126,2,respondent filed a certificate of correction for notice of viol.#34290979r on 2/6/02.an inspection made on 2/26/02 which resu

    Feb 26, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.noted:unsupported & improperly installed a/c units,with loose wood & brick on windows sills at following locations.3 a/c's on 2,3 &5 of n/e corner.8a/c's on 2,6 fls

    Feb 26, 2002 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg. wall noted at ne corner pots blocking fire escape. clay planter at window at fire escape ne corner a/c units at windows improperly installed with loose wood & brick. remedy: m

    May 30, 2001 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: installing dunnage at roof to install a morot & blower exaust system for restaurant. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises to prior legal condition. stop all

    Jul 21, 1994

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    14m,35p,33p.

    May 20, 1993

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Apr 19, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 26, 2024 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 26, 2024 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 26, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 11, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 15, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 20, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jan 17, 2018 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 18, 2015 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 24, 2015 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 24, 2015 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2015 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2014 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 7, 2014 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jun 24, 2014 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 22, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 10, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 2, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 13, 2011 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 13, 2011 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 9, 2009 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 1, 2008 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 19, 2008 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 31, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 1, 2007 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 15, 2007 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 22, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 8, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 1, 2007 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 1, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 31, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 31, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 30, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 29, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 29, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 28, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 25, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D7)
Year built
1940
Floors
7
Residential units
18
Building area
17,795 ft²
Lot area
2,658 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
103
Council district
2
Block / lot
465 / 47
Assessed value
$3,341,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #128810, last renewed Sep 15, 2025.

Questions about 159 2 Avenue

Who owns 159 2 Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sasha Realty,.

Does 159 2 Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 2 Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 18 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 159 2 Avenue built?

City records list 1940 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 2 Avenue?

It has 18 residential units and 21 units in total.

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