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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 28, 2022

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 199

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice at cellar

    Apr 28, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at cellar

    Apr 28, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Apr 1, 2021

    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 secure the loose cover to scuttle hatch at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 3, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 posted missing info. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 23, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement

    Nov 14, 2018

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement

    May 5, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at public hall , 3rd story

    Mar 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 11, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material under skylight , 3rd story

    Jan 5, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling , 3rd story

    Jan 5, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • C

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.