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
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 · 25
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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
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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bin at public hall, 1st story
Jun 25, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide fire watch located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 8, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of receptable garbage cans at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2014
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening illegal panic bars installed on roof bulkhead doors east and west
Jun 28, 2014
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
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
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.