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158 Mott Street

Manhattan, NY 10013BBL 1-00470-0004Map

Owner of record: Chin, Kam Yau Chow

158 Mott Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Manhattan, 10013. It has 17 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Chin, Kam Yau Chow. HPD has recorded 61 housing violations here, most recently on February 16, 2022. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
61
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
47

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 16, 2022

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
15
About 88% of the building's 17 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 · 61

  • 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of commercial sign diminishing the safe egress at fire escape drop ladder at building front

    Dec 14, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner unit installed at window 5th story balcony at building front

    Aug 10, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material and household itemsl at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 17, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story

    Nov 24, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Jan 21, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north, south and east walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring in the kitchen located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 29, 2015 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    May 9, 2011

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Section 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 missing frame at public hall, 1st story

    May 9, 2011

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective window sashes in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2001 · Apt 14

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the garbage at lobby

    Aug 6, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 6, 2001 · Apt 14

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jul 28, 2001

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system , at lobby, 1st story

    Nov 15, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 200 watts minimum required. at front areaway

    May 8, 2000

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline sink 4 sty west apt 9 kitchenette. , section '' ''

    Jun 18, 1997 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective window glass lower sash 4 sty west apt 9 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Jun 18, 1997 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective buzzer vestibule to 4 sty west apt 9. , section '' ''

    Jun 18, 1997 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective broken entrance door with self closing fire proof 4 sty west apt 9. , section '' ''

    Jun 18, 1997 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range kitchenette 4 sty west apt 9. , section '' ''

    Jun 18, 1997 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing mice 4 sty west apt 9 kitchenette. , section '' ''

    Jun 18, 1997 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 4 sty west apt 9 wong. , section '' ''

    Jun 18, 1997 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing faucet handle bathtub 4 sty west apt 9 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Jun 18, 1997 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires ceiling fixture 4 sty west apt 9 kitchenette west room. , section '' ''

    Jun 18, 1997 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak ceiling 4 sty west apt 9 kitchenette. , section '' ''

    Jun 18, 1997 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings 4 sty west apt 9 kitchenette bathroom. , section '' ''

    Jun 18, 1997 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceiling 4 sty west apt 9 throughout. , section '' ''

    Jun 18, 1997 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub & sink 4 sty west apt 9 bathroom & kitchenette. , section '' ''

    Jun 18, 1997 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires wall fixture 4 sty west apt 9 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Jun 18, 1997 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet 4 sty west apt 9 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Jun 18, 1997 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 4 sty west apt 9. , section '' ''

    Jun 18, 1997 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles east wall 4 sty west apt 9 bathroom. , section '' ''

    Jun 18, 1997 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 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 drop ceiling installed front room 3 sty front apt 3. , section '' ''

    Dec 1, 1993 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty front apt 3 chow. , section '' ''

    Dec 1, 1993 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty east apt 4. located at apt 4

    Dec 1, 1993 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak ceiling kitchen 2 sty east apt 4. located at apt 4

    Dec 1, 1993 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wiring ceiling center room east apt 4. located at apt 4

    Dec 1, 1993 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock entrance door 2 sty apt 3. located at apt 3

    Dec 1, 1993 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal pan under stairs 4 to 5 sty public hall stairs.

    Dec 1, 1993

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 2 sty rear apt 4. , section '' ''

    Dec 1, 1993 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 6

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 3, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 15, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records. illegal occupancy noted:at 1st fl converted/occupied as physical culture establishment-massage parlor "wonderhand foot spa" w/ 3 massage room w/o bsa approval.

    Nov 12, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Zr 73-36 at 1st floor occupied as adult physical culture establishmentand physical culture establishment "wonderhand foot spa" without bsa approval as required per zr 12-10. remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy

    Nov 12, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. noted at 1st floor erected full height partition walls to create 2 massage rooms, 1 kitchen w/ water & waste lines, 2commercial sinks w/ water & waste lines. remedy: obtain all permits

    Nov 12, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.noted: at rear & front of cellar level observed recoration space or game cafe present & occupied contrary to dob records or i-card#128440

    Mar 31, 2018 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: sections of fire escape are rotted & deteriorated at various locations & elevations at front facade. also a section of fire escape platform cross member

    Apr 17, 2015 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: apt#5 w/sloping floor present from bathroom to kitchen approx 1" to 1 1/2"'s. alsonumerious cracks present at wall w/i bathroom, pictures taken.

    Apr 9, 2015 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Legal use storage current use social club location cellar front and rear rem: vacate cellar immediately discontinue illegal use

    Jul 29, 2011 · Penalty $600

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 29, 2024 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 29, 2024 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 26, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 4, 2020 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 17, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 21, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 25, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 17, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 30, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 30, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 3, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 28, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 9, 2018 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 9, 2018 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2016 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 16, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 16, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 16, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Apr 16, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 16, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 16, 2015 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 8, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 28, 2012 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 29, 2011 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 29, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 2, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 20, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Oct 20, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 18, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Oct 18, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 22, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1905
Floors
6
Residential units
17
Building area
9,570 ft²
Lot area
2,320 ft²
Zoning
C6-2G
Community board
102
Council district
1
Block / lot
470 / 4
Assessed value
$557,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #128440, last renewed Jul 16, 2025.

Questions about 158 Mott Street

Who owns 158 Mott Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chin, Kam Yau Chow.

Does 158 Mott Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 61 housing violations at this property.

Is 158 Mott Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 15 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 88% of its 17 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 158 Mott Street built?

City records list 1905 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 158 Mott Street?

It has 17 residential units and 18 units in total.

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