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156 East 39 Street

Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00894-0050Map

Owner of record: 596 Third Avenue LLC

156 East 39 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 596 Third Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 22 of the 26 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
37

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 26

  • 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 29, 2026

    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 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    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 22, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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, 2024

    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 15, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 15, 2023

    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 2, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 15, 2022

    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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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

    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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Open — Info 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, 2019

    Open — Info 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 5, 2018

    Open — Info 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 of 100 watts as required(light fixture(s) present). at front areaway

    Sep 5, 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.

    Oct 25, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell & buzzer return ntercom system in the foyer located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 14, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 14, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Sep 14, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 14, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 14, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective exterior knob door entrance ,duplex located at apt 1 lower level, 2nd story

    Jul 23, 2008 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar

    Feb 10, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall or appurtenances.at 4th fl exposures 1+2 masonary(pargoury) racked,sagging and in state of disrepair.rem:maintain exterior building wall.

    Jul 11, 2017 · Penalty $530

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at front of bldg above 1st & 2nd fl windows hairline cracks as rear,also noted above 3rd fl windows additional hairline crack in stucco finish appear.

    May 18, 2017 · Penalty $100

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 5, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 18, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 11, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 14, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 14, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 14, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Sep 14, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 14, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 14, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Sep 14, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 14, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Sep 14, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 14, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Sep 14, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Sep 14, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 12, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 9, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 18, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Jun 27, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jun 27, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 9, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 8, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 5, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 11, 2007 · Apt 1

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S3)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
3
Building area
2,849 ft²
Lot area
717 ft²
Zoning
C1-9
Community board
106
Council district
4
Block / lot
894 / 50
Assessed value
$1,303,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #143540, last renewed Feb 26, 2018.

Questions about 156 East 39 Street

Who owns 156 East 39 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 596 Third Avenue LLC.

Does 156 East 39 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 156 East 39 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 156 East 39 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 156 East 39 Street?

It has 3 residential units and 4 units in total.

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