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
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 · 47
- 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 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 17, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Jun 4, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Mar 16, 2023
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 2, 2022
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 16, 2022
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.
Feb 16, 2022
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
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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 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance
Oct 10, 2017
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 10, 2017
Open — Nov certified late - 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
Oct 10, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 10, 2017
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
Oct 10, 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 28, 2017
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 26, 2016
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
Sep 26, 2016
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
Sep 26, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 at lobby
Sep 20, 2016
Open — Invalid certification - 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 lobby
Sep 20, 2016
Open — Invalid certification - 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 lobby
Sep 20, 2016
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 lobby
Sep 20, 2016
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Mar 29, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 29, 2016
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 at public hall, 1st story
Mar 29, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 2, 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 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.