153 East 115 Street
Manhattan, NY 10029BBL 1-01643-0022Map
Owner of record: Sternberg, Marcus A
153 East 115 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10029. It has 2 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Sternberg, Marcus A. HPD has recorded 199 housing violations here, most recently on April 28, 2022.
- HPD violations
- 199
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 341
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 199
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice at cellar
Apr 28, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door .. in the entrance located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at cellar
Apr 28, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at upper window sash at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 21, 2021 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit entrance door at lower level in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north , section ''lower leve''
Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of vermin flies in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2021 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2021 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective machanical vent at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2021 · Apt 4
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.
Apr 1, 2021
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 secure the loose cover to scuttle hatch at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 3, 2020
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 missing info. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 23, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 14, 2018 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement
Nov 14, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective 2 glass lites at street entrance door to the building at public hall, 1st story
May 16, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement
May 5, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 5, 2017 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 7, 2017 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at public hall , 3rd story
Mar 30, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom bell-buzzer system in the foyer located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 25, 2017 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 11, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 16, 2017 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 16, 2017 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material under skylight , 3rd story
Jan 5, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling , 3rd story
Jan 5, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof . scuttle ladder loose , 3rd story
Jan 5, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of wood paneling on all walls in the foyer located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of ceiling light fixture flickers when circuit breaker is turned on at circuit breaker panel in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electric ceiling light fixture in the 4th room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of wood and sheetrock drop ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of ceiling light flickers when circuit breaker is turned on in the 5th room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of wood paneling on all walls in the 5th room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of wood paneling on all walls in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature not to exceed 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall around radiator in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 5, 2017 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 21, 2016 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 21, 2016 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 21, 2016 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 9, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 2
Holes in walls and ceiling. boiler room door does not close completely.
Apr 26, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit. noted: at cellar level partition erected to create additional recreation room, basement- partitions were removed, bathroom removed and kitchen was relocated not conforming to job # 122448
Apr 1, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit. noted: plumbing work on basement level. capping of cold and hot wated to remove bathroom and relocate kitchen. job # 122448574 signed off on 05/03/2017 illustrated bathroom on basement le
Apr 1, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the buildings department records: noted: upon inspection gained access to ground level apartment #1. observed the cellar, basement and 1st floor as a triplex being occupied
Apr 12, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
50 boiler not running repair needed.
Jan 14, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Partial stop work order for supported scaffold issued pursuant to 28- 207.2 and posted at premises. failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by construction operation.note:observed suspended scaff
Apr 29, 2016 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
3314.4.1.5 partial stop work order for suspended scaffold issued pur suant to 28-207.2 and posted at premises. installation of suspended scaffold w/o a notification.note:observed suspended scaffold has been
Apr 29, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspection noted: interior renovation going on at 1st,2nd flr under permit #122448574-01-ew-0t issued 8/17/15 expires 05/18/16.no job approved
Aug 20, 2015
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 27, 2022 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 14, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 14, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 10, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 3, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Feb 14, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2022 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 19, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 29, 2021 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - General
Ventilation system
Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 4, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2021 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 2, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 28, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2020 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 27, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Dec 27, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 29, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 17, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 6, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 4, 2018 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 21, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 12, 2018 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 15, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 15, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 8, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 5, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 4, 2017 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Apr 28, 2017 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,858 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,345 ft²
- Zoning
- R7D
- Community board
- 111
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 1643 / 22
- Assessed value
- $97,020
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #113224, last renewed Sep 8, 2025.
Questions about 153 East 115 Street
Who owns 153 East 115 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sternberg, Marcus A.
Does 153 East 115 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 199 housing violations at this property.
Is 153 East 115 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 153 East 115 Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 153 East 115 Street?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.