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159 Prince Street

Manhattan, NY 10012BBL 1-00516-0042Map

Owner of record: Meo 159-161 Prince St LLC

159 Prince Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1873 in Manhattan, 10012. It has 16 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Meo 159-161 Prince St LLC. HPD has recorded 53 housing violations here, most recently on July 4, 2026. 33 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
53
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
47

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 4, 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
2
About 13% of the building's 16 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 · 53

  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped steam line at floor at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer/ intercom from building entrance in the foyer located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt unit1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 29, 2025 · Apt UNIT1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt unit1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 29, 2025 · Apt UNIT1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing located at apt unit1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 29, 2025 · Apt UNIT1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing located at apt unit1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 29, 2025 · Apt UNIT1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 15, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 16, 2024 · Apt 15

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs at public hall, 5th story

    May 16, 2024

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at celing at public hall, 5th story

    May 16, 2024

    Open — Invalid certification
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    May 16, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs at public hall, 2nd story

    May 16, 2024

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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

    Dec 29, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing

    Dec 29, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit upper and lower window sash in the 1st room from east located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash at south wall. in the 3rd room from north located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''

    Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket seal at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''

    Mar 12, 2019 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash at east window. in the 2nd room from north located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''east''

    Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 1, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 1, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at radiator in the 3rd room from north located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 15, 2018 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 15, 2018 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 15, 2018 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    May 24, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west and north wall at public hall, 2nd story

    May 24, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective north and west wall with fire retardant material at public hall, 2nd story

    May 24, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    May 24, 2018

    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 agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    May 24, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    May 24, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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 - locked at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 17, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector - missing located at apt 1, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). - missing located at apt 1, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 1, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 17, 2018 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box - missing at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 17, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond window sill at 5th story balcony at fire escape at building front

    Apr 17, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 19, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 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 .. at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 19, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit the door in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective radiator air valve emitting steam at west in the 3rd room from east located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''sec 159''

    Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 17, 2017 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2016 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2016 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum of 130 degrees at hot water fixture in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2016 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2016 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 5

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 21, 2025 · Apt UNIT1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 21, 2025 · Apt UNIT1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 12, 2024 · Apt 15

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 12, 2024 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Mar 19, 2019 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Mar 19, 2019 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 29, 2019 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 8, 2019 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 2, 2019 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 10, 2018 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 10, 2018 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 10, 2018 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 1, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 15, 2018 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 15, 2018 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 2, 2018 · Apt 14

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 9, 2017 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    May 13, 2017 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 5, 2017 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    May 1, 2017 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Apr 12, 2017 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Apr 12, 2017 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 12, 2017 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 31, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 14, 2016 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 24, 2016 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 25, 2015 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Nov 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 17, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 26, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jan 13, 2026$18,000,000Rentals - walkup apartments19

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1873
Floors
5
Residential units
16
Building area
9,634 ft²
Lot area
2,351 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
102
Council district
1
Block / lot
516 / 42
Assessed value
$2,515,500
Landmark / historic district
Sullivan-Thompson Historic District

HPD registration #111646, last renewed Jan 21, 2026.

Questions about 159 Prince Street

Who owns 159 Prince Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Meo 159-161 Prince St LLC.

Does 159 Prince Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 53 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 Prince Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 159 Prince Street built?

City records list 1873 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 Prince Street?

It has 16 residential units and 19 units in total.

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