159 Bleecker Street
Manhattan, NY 10012BBL 1-00539-0037Map
Owner of record: Sparky Capital B LLC
159 Bleecker Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1918 in Manhattan, 10012. It has 18 residential units across 7.5 floors. The owner of record is Sparky Capital B LLC. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on June 4, 2026.
- HPD violations
- 13
- DOB violations
- 38
- ECB violations
- 22
- HPD complaints
- 22
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 13
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical vent at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 7c, 7th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 7C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 7c, 7th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 30, 2026 · Apt 7C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 7c, 7th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 30, 2026 · Apt 7C
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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story
May 25, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
May 25, 2026
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 25, 2026
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 25, 2026
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 22, 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.
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
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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.
Oct 24, 2016
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.
Oct 1, 2015
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.
Feb 2, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 38
- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 3, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2023
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jun 2, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Hazardous condition (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a unsafe report filed
Feb 21, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to correct swarmp conditions (facade) facade required
Cycle 9a failure to correct swarmp conditions
Feb 21, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Due to fire
May 22, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 17, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 26, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 21, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert-of-occupancy note: c-of-o indicates a 7 story bldg. this inspection reveled an 8th story bldg,note that theres no mezzanine at the residental portion of this bldg,c/o#103858112 remedy: discontinue illegal use
Aug 9, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 25, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 30, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 31, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 19, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Mar 20, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Mar 20, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Feb 2, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Feb 2, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Apr 15, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Apr 15, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Jan 28, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Jan 28, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Marquee other required
Cmq-marquee other required
Jan 28, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 22
- Class - 1
Vf, door restrictor not working( cease used) hoist machine brake maintenance tag expired provide.... fire extinguisher up date tag expired provide.. car top inspection defective repair.. alarm defective repair
Mar 13, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
At the time of inspection i observe in the basement installation of new 200amp switch and meter pan no application on file with d.o.b., obtain permit
Oct 25, 2023 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Lighting not provided under sidewalk shed.maintain lighting
Nov 1, 2022 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control# 814633. rem: submit required technical report.
May 18, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
74i11,52m7,59b7,26d6,16m7,68b7. (74i)replace damage cwt roller guides. (52m)provide data tag. (59b)brake maint tag insufficient. (26d)provide chain on hinges. (16m)provide 7th flr branded sign. (68b)mcp insuffi
Mar 12, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg 2nd flr stucco parapet cracked balcny railings rusting. elev. machine landing crack at metal sairs. south elev exp1 coving and defective brick various locations.rmdy: maintain
Jan 8, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent-residential purpose. c/o #122418151t005 indicates premises as a class "a" multiple dwelling. illegal occupancy noted at apartments 3d, 3c, and pha and
Oct 27, 2017 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o #12241815t005. illegal occupancy noted at cellar: mechanical room converted into sleeping area. rem: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Oct 27, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. previous violation: 35258481x. rem: discontinue illegal use.
Oct 27, 2017 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanentn residential purposes c/o #103858112 indicates building to be legally approved asa class a m.d. now apt #3c illegally used/comverted to transient use.
Aug 14, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Bc07.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm systems for transient use. rmdy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Aug 14, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file annual cert that cooling tower 1000005637 has been inspected,tested, & disinfected, & that a maintenance plan has been developed & implemented, by november 1,2016.rem:file annual cert.
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 287-317.3 failure to register cooling tower. remedy: comply w/code.
Sep 21, 2015 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code-complaint manner. noted: at the 7th fl balcony at the south east corner the face masonry has fallen off & more of same may continue to fall from the same balcony.
Aug 30, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Sidewalk shed does not meet bldg code specifications. sidewalk shed erected under permit #104787429 has non-operational/not lit/no lights installed to underside of shed at time of inspection. remedy: conform
Mar 16, 2008 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at time of inspection work under app 103858112 remedy: stop all work provide plans
Feb 25, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Altered bldg occupied w/o valid c of o.noted:premises altered under app #103858112 is occupied w/a temporary c of o which expired on 12/26/07.amend co or discontinue illegal use.
Jan 15, 2008 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform to approved plans work noted under job number 103858112 paa docket number 11 the size of balconies on front facade at the 3rd 4th and 5th flrs is contrary to plans remedy: conform to
Dec 21, 2007 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Sec 51-012d. owner egress to prominetly display the name(s) of the school(s) operating the student dormitory on the exterior of bldg. noted:there are no identification markers displayed at exterior of bldg as
May 10, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work does not conform at approved plans.non-conforming work noted:alt type 2 #10383044.demo of entire roof and roof joists.demo of approx. 50% of 2nd floor joists.remedy:stop all work,amend plans.
Jul 26, 2004
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without permits.work noted:on 1st floor demo of non -bearing sheetrock walls,om mezz demo of a bearing masonry wall for 2nd floor.removed 10 floor joist creating an opening aprox. 10' by 30'.remedy:stop al
Jul 7, 2004 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg. walll. approx.45ft height of brick parapet wall at front collapsed onto marquee and street and side walk below. brick work above the 3 sty is loose, unkeyed with disintegrator
Aug 29, 1993 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jun 14, 2026 · Apt PHB
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 26, 2026 · Apt 7C
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 26, 2026 · Apt 7C
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 26, 2026 · Apt 7C
Close - General
Ventilation system
May 26, 2026 · Apt 7C
Close - General
Mailbox
May 26, 2026 · Apt 7C
Close - General
Signage missing
May 26, 2026 · Apt 7C
Close - General
Signage missing
May 26, 2026 · Apt 7C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 18, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close
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- General
Ventilation system
May 18, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Mailbox
Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 6C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 7A
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 4, 2021 · Apt 3D
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 1, 2021 · Apt 6A
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 28, 2021 · Apt 3D
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 28, 2021 · Apt 3D
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 24, 2021 · Apt 7C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 7B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 19, 2013 · Apt 7B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 13, 2012 · Apt 10GW
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D7)
- Year built
- 1918
- Floors
- 7.5
- Residential units
- 18
- Building area
- 28,380 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 539 / 37
- Assessed value
- $6,782,400
- Landmark / historic district
- South Village Historic District
HPD registration #143594, last renewed Sep 12, 2025.
Questions about 159 Bleecker Street
Who owns 159 Bleecker Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sparky Capital B LLC.
Does 159 Bleecker Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.
Is 159 Bleecker Street 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 159 Bleecker Street built?
City records list 1918 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 159 Bleecker Street?
It has 18 residential units and 21 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.