157 2 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10003BBL 1-00465-0048Map
Owner of record: West Lake 157 Second Avenue LLC
157 2 Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10003. It has 6 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is West Lake 157 Second Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 4 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 13
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 14
- 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 29, 2026
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 - 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 - 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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of 2 free standing nonflamable gas cylinders at public hall, 1st story
Mar 9, 2022
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.
Feb 15, 2022
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, 2021
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.
Apr 1, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 15, 2017 · Apt 3
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 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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.
Feb 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 1st story public hall and on door of boiler room located at cellar
Feb 20, 2006
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system .. located at cellar
Feb 20, 2006
Open — Nov certified late - 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 at front areaway
Aug 22, 2000
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Found weil mclain model# cga 6 with spill switch not connected as per mc 1001.2, hot water system piping must be insulated as per mc 1204.1 missing manual reset low water cutoff as per mc 1007/asme csd 1; mc mi
Dec 29, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Found eil mclain model(egh125)gas boiler missing discharge pipe on relief valve, combustion air not connected outside , holes in boiler room walls, open electrical boxes, missing spill switch , correct support
Dec 29, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 21, 2017 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 18, 2017 · Apt 5
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 18, 2017 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 13, 2017 · Apt 2NS
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 2NS
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Apr 14, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 14, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 13, 2006 · Apt 2N
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 7,032 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,250 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 465 / 48
- Assessed value
- $2,427,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #119744, last renewed May 7, 2026.
Questions about 157 2 Avenue
Who owns 157 2 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is West Lake 157 Second Avenue LLC.
Does 157 2 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 157 2 Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 157 2 Avenue built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 157 2 Avenue?
It has 6 residential units and 8 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.