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159 West 71 Street

Manhattan, NY 10023BBL 1-01143-0010Map

Owner of record: Halpern Realty LLC

159 West 71 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1871 in Manhattan, 10023. It has 8 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Halpern Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 37 of the 47 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.

HPD violations
47
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
77

What to know

Concern
3 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
1
About 13% of the building's 8 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 · 47

  • 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
  • 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 16, 2023

    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.

    Nov 2, 2022

    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 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance

    Oct 10, 2017

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 10, 2017

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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

    Oct 10, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Oct 10, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 10, 2017

    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

    Oct 10, 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 28, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 25, 2017 · Apt 1B

    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.

    Oct 26, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Sep 26, 2016

    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

    Sep 26, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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 ... at public hall

    Sep 26, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Sep 26, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Sep 26, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balances at the east and west lower sash windows in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 1B

    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 missing at lobby

    Sep 20, 2016

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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 lobby

    Sep 20, 2016

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

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

    Sep 20, 2016

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    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 lobby

    Sep 20, 2016

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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 lobby

    Sep 20, 2016

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    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

    Mar 29, 2016

    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

    Mar 29, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Mar 29, 2016

    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 at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 29, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Mar 29, 2016

    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 2, 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 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at north

    Apr 7, 2014 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at north

    Apr 7, 2014 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

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

    Jan 21, 2014 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jan 21, 2014 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 21, 2014 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 15, 2013 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 15, 2013 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Aug 15, 2013 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 8

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.work noted: as per c of o #102451491-t basement floor was to be 2 aptsnow however one duplex apt observed at the basement & cellar levels.

    Jan 26, 2016 · Penalty $1,200

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    49-no access to boiler rm-no key on premises.

    Dec 28, 1998 · Penalty $400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 2, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 4, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 4, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 4, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 22, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jun 13, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 13, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 14, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 13, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 13, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 5, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 5, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Feb 7, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 7, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 7, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 10, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 17, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 16, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 16, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 11, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 28, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 10, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 10, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 15, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 25, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 25, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 25, 2016 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 1, 2015 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 22, 2015 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 22, 2015 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 11, 2014 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 11, 2014 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 2, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 31, 2014 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 9, 2014 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 9, 2014 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 9, 2014 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 9, 2014 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 22, 2014 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 22, 2014 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 22, 2014 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 6, 2014 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 24, 2014 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 1B

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C5)
Year built
1871
Floors
3
Residential units
8
Building area
4,172 ft²
Lot area
2,043 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
107
Council district
6
Block / lot
1143 / 10
Assessed value
$1,467,000
Landmark / historic district
Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District

HPD registration #134548, last renewed Nov 14, 2023.

Questions about 159 West 71 Street

Who owns 159 West 71 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Halpern Realty LLC.

Does 159 West 71 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 West 71 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 159 West 71 Street built?

City records list 1871 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 West 71 Street?

It has 8 residential units.

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