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159 East 106 Street

Manhattan, NY 10029BBL 1-01634-0028Map

Owner of record: 159 E 106 Street LLC

159 East 106 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10029. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 159 E 106 Street LLC. HPD has recorded 216 housing violations here, most recently on October 7, 2026. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
216
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
766

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 7, 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
6
About 75% of the building's 8 apartments
Up from 5 in 2018

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 · 216

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell and buzzer return system at building front to intercom system in the foyer located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 5

    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.

    Apr 29, 2026

    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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective vestibule door at lobby, 1st story

    Jun 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock set at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 9, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of trash waste bins in front of apt. 2 at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 9, 2023

    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 15, 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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective the door frame in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2019 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Refit at west wall in the 5th bathroom from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 29, 2019 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective metal door knob in the entrance located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 29, 2019 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding more than 130 degrees in the 5th bathroom from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 29, 2019 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 25, 2019 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose hinges at door at entrance in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 25, 2019 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective porcelin enamel glazed finish at baththub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 19, 2019 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 19, 2019 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell and return buzzer system at building front at north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 14, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 17, 2019 · Apt 2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 12th apartment from west at north

    Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 12th apartment from west at north

    Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Provide escutheon plate at riser. in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 28, 2019 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 12, 2019 · Apt 5

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 30, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 26, 2019 · Apt 6

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 8, 2019 · Apt 5

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 8, 2019 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 8, 2019 · Apt 5

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 8, 2019 · Apt 5

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 8, 2019 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 30, 2018 · Apt 1

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of spliced wires running from outlet to outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 7, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of spliced wires running from outlet to outlet at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 6

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of spliced wires running from outlet to outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 6

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of spliced wires running from outlet to outlet at east, west and north walls in the kitchen located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 28, 2017 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods drop ladder ,back yard at fire escape

    Nov 16, 2017

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Properly secure the loose wasteline at rear at cellar

    Nov 16, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent plaster ceiling , throughout at cellar

    Nov 16, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective corroded joist at ceiling, rear at cellar

    Nov 16, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ... in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 12, 2017 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 6th room from east located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 12, 2017 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Sep 12, 2017 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2017 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling fixture in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2017 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of illegal tampering at electrical circuit breaker box in the private hallway located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2017 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of spliced wires running from outlet to outlet at east, west and north walls in the 4th room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2017 · Apt 5

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2017 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 5, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2017 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 7, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 15, 2017 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 12

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    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

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 18, 1995

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 18, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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 · 5

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. noted: @ south (street facing) elevation cornice section approx 2' x 3' of metal missing - and - masonry cracked. remedy: make safe immediately - repair &

    Mar 27, 2011 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Altered/charged building occupied w/o a valid c of o. noted: on 2nd flr west side apt (bldg apt #4) was split into 2 units front & back (4a & 43) whre front unit apt 4a,is occupied w/o a second means of egress.

    May 14, 2009 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide required means of egress from every floor. location: 2nd floor front west side of building "hazardous" remedy: provide required menas of egress.

    Jul 24, 1996 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy alteration #244/88 from: one apartment to: two apartment location: 2nd floor front & rear west side front apartment no secondary means of egres

    Jul 24, 1996 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans hazardous conditon alteration #244-88 fire escape not installed on 2nd floor front. remedy: conform to approved plans.

    Jul 24, 1996 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 24, 2023 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 8, 2023 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 25, 2023 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 29, 2023 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 14, 2020 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 24, 2020 · Apt 6

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 24, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Nov 5, 2019 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 27, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 11, 2019 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Oct 11, 2019 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 16, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 2, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 2, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 2, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 27, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 27, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Outside building

    Skylight

    Jun 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 3, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 20, 2019 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 20, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 20, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 20, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 19, 2019 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 11, 2018 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 15, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 22, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 22, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 22, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 22, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 23, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C4)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
7,328 ft²
Lot area
2,851 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
111
Council district
8
Block / lot
1634 / 28
Assessed value
$544,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #107243, last renewed Sep 24, 2025.

Questions about 159 East 106 Street

Who owns 159 East 106 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 159 E 106 Street LLC.

Does 159 East 106 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 216 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 East 106 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 75% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 159 East 106 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 East 106 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.