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
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 · 53
- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped steam line at floor at public hall, 1st story
Jul 4, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs at public hall, 5th story
May 16, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs at public hall, 2nd story
May 16, 2024
Open — Invalid certification - 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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
May 24, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | $18,000,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 19 |
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.