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
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 · 61
- 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 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 5th story balcony at building front
Aug 10, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material and household itemsl at public hall, 1st story
Dec 17, 2017
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.
Nov 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story
Nov 24, 2016
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, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the garbage at lobby
Aug 6, 2001
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at boiler room, basement
Jul 28, 2001
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system , at lobby, 1st story
Nov 15, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - 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 200 watts minimum required. at front areaway
May 8, 2000
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline sink 4 sty west apt 9 kitchenette. , section '' ''
Jun 18, 1997 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective buzzer vestibule to 4 sty west apt 9. , section '' ''
Jun 18, 1997 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing mice 4 sty west apt 9 kitchenette. , section '' ''
Jun 18, 1997 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 4 sty west apt 9 wong. , section '' ''
Jun 18, 1997 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing faucet handle bathtub 4 sty west apt 9 bathroom. , section '' ''
Jun 18, 1997 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty front apt 3 chow. , section '' ''
Dec 1, 1993 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.