159 West 80 Street
Manhattan, NY 10024BBL 1-01211-0010Map
Owner of record: 159 West 80 Street Corp.
159 West 80 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1896 in Manhattan, 10024. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 159 West 80 Street Corp.. HPD has recorded 89 housing violations here, most recently on September 14, 2023. 30 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 89
- DOB violations
- 30
- ECB violations
- 60
- HPD complaints
- 121
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 89
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door closer west door at building entrance
Sep 14, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at bulkhead ceiling at public hall stairs, 5th story
Jan 7, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at bulkhead ceiling at public hall stairs, 5th story
Jan 7, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Jan 7, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Jan 7, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department bulkhead ceiling at public hall stairs, 5th story
Jan 7, 2019
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Jan 7, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall stairs, 6th story
Nov 6, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Remove the torn and/or loose floor covering .. at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 24, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the torn and/or loose floor covering .. at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 24, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall, near stairs at all stories at public hall
Sep 24, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at bulkhead at public hall stairs, 5th story
Sep 24, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead at public hall stairs, 5th story
Sep 24, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at bulkhead at public hall stairs, 5th story
Sep 24, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead at roof at public hall stairs, 5th story
Sep 24, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north, the 3rd room from north, the kitchen , the bathroom , the private hallway located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2018 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the foyer located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2018 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... 8 sq/ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2018 · Apt 4C
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2018 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from west at north wall in the foyer located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2018 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door frame from north at east wall in the foyer located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2018 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2018 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2018 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective stucco over 5 sty window at building front , 5th story
Aug 22, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective transom glass above building entrance door , 1st story
Aug 22, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Aug 22, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Aug 22, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 5th story
Aug 22, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors door leading to roof
Aug 22, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal nosing at 1st tread from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story
Aug 22, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 posted as paper at public hall, 1st story
May 30, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass above strret entrance door to vestibule
May 30, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass above vestibule door at public hall 1sty
May 30, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2018 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 21, 2018 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 21, 2018 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded cement stucco at parapet wall at building front
Mar 21, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 21, 2018 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 21, 2018 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 21, 2018 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 21, 2018 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 21, 2018 · Apt 5C
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., 1st story
Oct 17, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 17, 2016 · Apt 3B
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., 1st story
Oct 17, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 20, 2016 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 20, 2016 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 20, 2016 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 30
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 22, 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 - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 1, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 1, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Seu none
Resulting from penthouse demolition were continual water damage into a pt. 5c, causing crackes & sagging liv.rm ceiling,scarring on brick fac ades of adjacent premises to east & west,debris landing on alleyways t o east & west;inadequate covering of roof despite warnings & damage to interior from heavy rains-water was not directed to roof drains, but
Oct 18, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Seu none
Resulting from penthouse demolition were continual water damage into a pt.#5c,causing cracked & sagging liv.rm ceiling; scarring on brick fac ades of adjacent premises to east & west,debris landing on alleyways t o east & west;inadequate covering of roof despite warnings & damage to interior from heavy rains-water was not directed to roof drains,but
Oct 18, 2006
Dob violation - active - Seu none
Resulting from penthouse demolition were continual water damage into a pt.5c,causing cracked & sagging liv.rm ceiling, scarring on brick faca des of adjacent premises to east & west,debris landing on alleyways to east & west;inadequate covering of roof despite warnings & damage to interior from heavy rains-water not directed to roof drains, but allow
Oct 18, 2006
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 5, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 5, 2004
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
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- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 30, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 30, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 15, 2003
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 15, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 14, 2002
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jan 16, 2002
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 25, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 8, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 6, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 28, 2001
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. illegal work noted at north side of roof, erect ed an approx 35' wide x 24' long addition. this addition has two glass sliding doors on south sdie, and windows and two a/c units on the nort h. roof has been denerated and stairs installed to acess addition from 5 floor. remedy: obtain approvals and permits for above noted work or
Aug 29, 2000
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 28, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 28, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 6, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boiler boiler optional
B-boiler boiler optional
Apr 7, 1993
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 6, 1993
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 6, 1993
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 16, 1990
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 16, 1990
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 60
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dob for the ecb violation #35329903m issued on 5-22-18 pursuant to section 28-204.2. remedy: file a c of c
Jul 14, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Tampered with, removed or defaced a written posted stop work order at the time of inspection. noted: stop work order is been removed from the premises entry door. remedy: comply with code
Jul 14, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order#vac m50/2018 pt issued on 5-22-18. noted:at front entry door of premises and cellar fl level a written posted vacate order has been removed. remedy:comply w/ cod
Jul 14, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. failure to provide # of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1021.1 bc 1018.1 27-366 for transient use. previous vio#35320848h. remedy: previous vio
May 22, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a pemrit. work noted: at cellar level erected partition wall to create rooms,installed water & waste line for 2pc bathroom(toilet,sink),installed electrical wire for light switch & outlet at 1st floor
May 22, 2018 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 907.2.0 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. previous vio#35320847x. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
May 22, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o#19489 indicates premises to be legally approved as 4 apt on each floor & storage & boiler room at cellar level. illegal occupancy noted: at cellar level used con
May 22, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent-residentialpurposes c of o#19489 indicates premises to be legally approved as a class'a'multiple dwelling. now apt#1d at 1st fl used/converted as a
May 22, 2018 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. lack of a system ofautpmatic sprinkler where is required as per bc 903.2 & 27-954 for transient use. previous vio#35320846y. remedy: discontinue illegal occupa
May 22, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc907.2.8/failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use.rem;discontinue illega use.
Apr 13, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.failure to provide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc1021.1 andac27-366 for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal use.
Apr 13, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for othe than permanent residential purposed.dob records indicates building to be legally approved as a class "a" multiple dwelling as per c of o #19489.now apartment #1d is us
Apr 13, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of a automatic sprinkler system where is required as per cb903.2 and ac27-954 fortransient use.rem;discontinue illegal use.
Apr 13, 2018 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
B254,32,50a,50b. 50a-manual reset pressuretrol needs to be relocated to proper pipe size fitting;50b-relief valve piping and lwco blow downneed to be pipe down to flr.correct all violating condition and file
Aug 8, 2016 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg.defect noted:flute pipe at parapet level loose & not staple.flute pipe tied to parapet that is leaning approx 2" in& and cracked on the east side yard on exposure 4.rem:obtain permit &
Mar 1, 2011 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.work noted at roof level removing parapet wall @ west side of exposure 2 @ rear side of bldg approx 12 ft wide.remedy:makesafe and stop all work.obtain permit.
Mar 1, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to carryout demolition operations in a safe & proper manner. noted:cracked,sunken water damaged living room ceiling in apt.5c whichis below demolition of penthouse where no tarps or protection from the
Oct 5, 2006 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Hazardous
No guard rails.noted:demolition of penthouse above 5th floor with no guard rails protecting workers.workers at east & west sides of penthouse roof have no guard rails to protect them from falling on to alley
Sep 21, 2006 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Hazardous
Failure to safe guard public & property affected by construction operations.noted:debris frame dropping of wire the,stucco,lumber,insulationto other debris from 5th flr.roof onto alleyways at east & west sides
Sep 21, 2006 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to the certificate of occupancy.noted:cellar level extension to 1st flr apt:1a occupied as 2 bedrms. & 3 piece bathrm wi th toilet,sink & shower stall.c.o.#19489 cellar legal for boiler rm &
Sep 21, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit.(100% of work completed) noted:1st flr,s/w corner apt#1a,vertically extended to cellar level by creating an opening in floorinstalling a spiral,steel staircase,constructing cellar level partitio
Sep 21, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/out a permit.(100% of work complete)noted:construction of roof top penthouse with bathroom (including toilet,sink and shower stall)and bedroom and creating and opening in roof and connecting ph with 5th
Feb 19, 2004 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy noted:observed residential occupancy of illegal roof top penthouse with bedroom and bathroom and connecting,interior stairs to 5th floor
Feb 19, 2004 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy.noted:apt 1d at n/e crnr of 1st flr level has been expanded to cellar level which is occupied as a bedroom.one double size bedroom observed at
Nov 18, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy noted duplex apt 1a has interior spriral fl level of apt 2 bedrooms were observed on cellar along with 3 pieces bathroom containing a sink
Oct 30, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit(20% of work completed)noted:removal of lathe and plaster exposing wood structural members from approx 35 linear feet of walls in corridor bathroom and closet in 3rd floor apt 3c.remedy:stop
Jul 15, 2003 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.(100% of work completed)noted:construction of roof top penthouse with entrance on 5th fl.and having created an opening in roof to connect 5th fl apt 5d to ph with interior staircase. remed
May 12, 2003 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy. noted:occupancy in illegally constructed roof top penthouse is contrary to c.o 19489 which indicates a 5 story bldg and not a 6 story bldg
Feb 19, 2003 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit(100% of work completed)noted:construction of roof top penthouse having a bedroom, full bathroom, sliding glass door to roof with iron gate locked improperly with cylinder lock, creating openin
Feb 19, 2003 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide required means of egress. noted : the drop ladder on the rear firescape is not attached to guides therefore egress is not provided to descend to the rear yard. remedy : install drop ladder as
Jan 25, 2002 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain builidng : noted (1) the drop ladder on the rear firescape is not connect to f.e. & leaning against builidng wall. (2) a chimney flue on the east side courtyard is leaning approx 3' to the s
Jan 25, 2002 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit.(50% of work completed) noted: gut rehabing progress in 1st fl. frong, east side at apt #1b, including removal of lathe + plater fire stopping. removal of lathe + plater fire stopping from
Dec 6, 2001 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit:noted:demo of bathroom in apt 4a and removal of tub.also removed interior partitions in said apt(approx 4)bathroom partitions & 2 hallway partitions.remedy:stop all work obtain & maintain
Jun 8, 2001
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall(haz)noted:the west parapet wall is leaning toward the west side of building approx 1 inch.remedy:maintain exterior wall
Jun 6, 2001
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit.noted:at north side of roof,erected on approx 35' wide x24' long addition.this addition has 2 glass sliding doors on the south side and 2 windows & 2 ac units on the north side.remedy:obt
Jun 6, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted:at cellar level of apartment 1b interior partitions have been erected to create an illegal bedroom and bathroom also an illegal spiral staircase.remedy:obtain permit.
Mar 28, 2001
Resolve - Hazardous
No fireproof enclosure for boiler.there are numerous openings in the ceiling of boiler room exposing wooden floor above,also there are several holes in the concrete block walls.remedy:make all necessary repairs
Jan 29, 2001 · Penalty $480
Active - Hazardous
Exit passageway or corridor;required width decreased by obstruction.at cellar level,there are numerous boxes,appliances,shelves,and lockers blocking egress from cellar.remedy: remove obstructions immediatly,mat
Jan 29, 2001 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain plumbing and/or appurtenance hazardous.open gas valve(codks)in boiler room without plugs.rem:maintain plumbing and/or appurtenance.
Jan 29, 2001 · Penalty $800
Active - Non-hazardous
Use or installation of pluumbing materials or equipment which do not comply with rs-16.dresser coupling on gas liwe in boiler room.rem:remove non-complying material or equipment.
Jan 29, 2001 · Penalty $400
Active - Hazardous
48a,49a,49b,49c,51.a-defective wiring of installed spill switch.b-defective electric motor on gas burner drops down on speed and is making a grindin sound.c-defective clean out door on chimney base.
Jan 28, 2001 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
38,49. 49)boiler room being used as storage area, remove all items in boiler room.
Nov 1, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Filing a false certification of correction with the nyc department of buildings pursuant to section 26-1262 respondent filed a certificate of correction for notice of violation #34243101r on august,8,200
Sep 25, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Filing a false certification of correction with the nyc department of buildings pursuant to section 26-126.2 respondenent filed a certificate of correction for notice of violation #34243101r on august 8,2000.an
Sep 25, 2000
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to c.o.# 19489. illegal occupancy noted: converted from a legal 5 story m.d.. into an illegal 6 story m.d at rear section of roof level, erected a 1 story addition to be used in conjunction
Aug 29, 2000 · Penalty $2,000
Active - Hazardous
Work without a permit. illegal work noted: at north side of roof, erected an approx 35' widex 24' long addition. this addition has 2 glass sliding doors on southside and 3 windows+ 2 a/c units on the north. roo
Aug 29, 2000 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is: west parapet wall is leaning and sagging, also coping stones at above location are broken w/ loose pieces hanging off. there are also wooden planters on 4t
Aug 29, 2000 · Penalty $2,000
Active - Hazardous
Work without a pemrit: illegal work noted: at cellar level of apartment 1b-interior partitions have been erected to created an illegal bedroom and 3 oc bathroom ,also an illegal spiral staircase was installed t
Apr 28, 2000 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to c.o # 19489. illegal occupancy noted: in apartment 1b on the 1st floor ,cellar has been converted from legal boiler room and storage into an illegal bedroom and full 3pc bathroom ,used in
Apr 28, 2000 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
034243159jcontrarfy to c o # 19489. illegal occupancy noted: in apartment i.d. on the 1st floor; cellar has been converted from legal boilerroom and storage and full 3 pc bathroom ,used in conjunction with apa
Apr 28, 2000 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 16, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 16, 2019 · Apt 5C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 16, 2019 · Apt 5C
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Feb 16, 2019 · Apt 5C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 30, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 5C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 21, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 21, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 20, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 20, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 29, 2018 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 22, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 21, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 21, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 21, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 21, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 21, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 21, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 20, 2018 · Apt 3D
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 20, 2018 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 20, 2018 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2018 · Apt BASE
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 3, 2018 · Apt 5C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 3, 2018 · Apt 5C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 3, 2018 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 10, 2018 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 10, 2018 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 10, 2018 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 7, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 16, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Apr 4, 2017 · Apt 5C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 4, 2017 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 4, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 4, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 5, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1896
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 14,100 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,576 ft²
- Zoning
- R8B
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 6
- Block / lot
- 1211 / 10
- Assessed value
- $2,113,200
- Landmark / historic district
- Upper West Side / Central Park West Historic District
HPD registration #111675, last renewed Oct 3, 2025.
Questions about 159 West 80 Street
Who owns 159 West 80 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 159 West 80 Street Corp..
Does 159 West 80 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 89 housing violations at this property.
Is 159 West 80 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 10% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 159 West 80 Street built?
City records list 1896 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 159 West 80 Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.