159 East 115 Street
Manhattan, NY 10029BBL 1-01643-0023Map
Owner of record: 159 East 115th Street,
159 East 115 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10029. It has 10 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 159 East 115th Street,. HPD has recorded 8 housing violations here, most recently on March 17, 2016. 1 of the 8 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 8
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 28
- HPD complaints
- 7
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 · 8
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 201, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 17, 2016 · Apt 201
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at boiler room
Mar 17, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide 3 extra sprinkler heads and suitable wrench for emergency purposes at o.s.y. valve of sprinkler in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department .. at cellar
Oct 28, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide all dwelling units with self closing doors at public hall, 1st story
Oct 28, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide all dwelling units with self closing doors at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 28, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide all dwelling units with self closing doors at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 28, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative mechanical ventilating system at basement at community bathroom
Feb 12, 2007
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 door & frame removed cellar stair enclosure to basement sty.
May 16, 1975
Open — Violation will be reinspected
DOB building violations · 6
- Construction other optional
Boro-comm
May 16, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 14, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 29, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 28
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w.the commissioner's order contained in nov#35207310l issued 08/22/16 &to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 &1rcny 102-01.note:no document filed for false statemen
Oct 17, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Filed a certificate,form,application etc containing a material false statement.at time of inspection at basement level emergency lighting not working not connected (not as what application say everything has
Aug 22, 2016 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner;lack of emergency lighting for exit,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27542.at time of inspeciton,at basement level only one exit light not
Aug 22, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records c of o #91438 indicates basement to be orthopedic appliance store,accessory manufacturing. observed basement now converted & occupied as 2
Mar 10, 2016 · Penalty $3,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: lack of emergency lighting for exits,exit discharges & public corridirs per bc 1006.1;27-542. noted: at basement,1st & 2nd fl,inoperative emergency lights with
Mar 10, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 903.6.3 unpainted sprinkler main,cross connections & risers per bc 903.6.3. noted: sprinkler main,risers & cross connections not painted red & handles green per retro active local law 58/2009,& sprinkler
Mar 2, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file c of c w/the dob's for notice of vio #35013681p issued on 5/18/13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a c of c.
Mar 2, 2015 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35013681p issued on 5/18/13. erect full height partitions at basement & cellar;plumbing & electric included. no permit.
Jan 10, 2015 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order to file a certificate ofcorrection w/ the dept. of bldg for notice of vio. # 35108170p issued on 09/18/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: file a certif
Nov 7, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation # 35013681p issued on 05/18/13. erected full - height partitions at basement & cellar, plumbing & electrical also installed : all w
Nov 7, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in notice of violation #35013681p issued on 5/18/13 for work w/o a permit at cellar & basement erected full height partitions,plumbing & electric. respondent has a
Sep 18, 2014 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy#91438 issued 12/28/1987 @ bsmt observed 4 single room occupancies & office contrary to that allowed by the c of o which states legal use as"orthopedic
Jul 10, 2014 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to comply w/the comm's order contained in notice of vio#35013681pissued on 05/18/2013.for work w/o a permit @ bsmt & cellar erected partitions,installed plumbing & electric.rem:comply w/the comm's oder.
Jul 10, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the comm order contained in notice of vio#35013681 issued on 5/18/13.for work w/o a permit @ cellar level.rem:comply with the comm order.
May 22, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#35013691p issued on 5/18/13. work w/o permit at cellar.rmdy: comply w/commissioner's order.
Oct 29, 2013 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #35013681p issued on 5.18.13. cellar and basement work w/o permit. basement created 3 rooms for sleeping. no permits have been issued to remedy the
Aug 10, 2013 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35013681p issued on 5/18/13. basement & cellar work w/o permit,no permits have been issued to remedy the condition cited.
Jun 29, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at cellar & basement levels having erected full height partition to create sleeping rooms & offices. electrical & plumbing work as well. noted: 100% of work done. remedy: obtain
May 18, 2013 · Penalty $1,630
Resolve - Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o #91438 which indicated cellar occupied as boiler room & storage & basement occupied as orthopedic appliance store accessory manufacturing. illegal occupancy note
May 18, 2013 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34879950p issued on 4/4/11,for work w/o permit-front & rear fire escapes. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Mar 22, 2012 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34879950p issued on 4/4/11. for work w/o a permit;at front & rear of above premises fire escapes were installed. at time of inspect
Jan 23, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice ofviolation #34879950p issud on 4-4-11. note : @ front & rear fire esscpe were installed no permits. remedy: comply w/ the commissioner's orde
Nov 30, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34879950p issued on 4/4/11. for work w/o a permit;at front & rear of above premises fire escapes were installed. at time of inspect
Sep 14, 2011 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ an order of the comms note resp failed to correctthe conditions cited in the prior nov#34879950p for work w/o a permit at front and rear of above premises a fire escapes was installed at ti
Jul 6, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit.illegal work @ exp#1, & #3 on exterior of bldg no permits on file fire escape is on 2nd & 3rd flrs of 3 story bldg.stop all work.rem:obtain all permits &/or approvals,obtain a stop work rescin
Apr 4, 2011 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 3
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o. noted: c of o #91438 dated dec 28 1987 allows for occupancy as any sro current use is drug rehab center or homeless services. remedy: discontinue illegal use or
Aug 2, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o noted:c/o#91438 states legaloccupancy of basement is that of commercial establishments-illegal occupancies noted are four(4)sro's and three(3)piece bathroom constructed
Jun 9, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without permits noted:at rear of building (north)one(1) story,concrete block structure approx.18'x35-40'to create four(4)sro's approx 15'x10'and a three(3)piece bathroom without obtaining required d.o.b pe
Jun 9, 2005
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 8, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 17, 2016 · Apt 201
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2016 · Apt 201
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 12, 2014 · Apt 401
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 7, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 2,754 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,018 ft²
- Zoning
- R7D
- Community board
- 111
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 1643 / 23
- Assessed value
- $300,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #133865, last renewed Aug 14, 2025.
Questions about 159 East 115 Street
Who owns 159 East 115 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 159 East 115th Street,.
Does 159 East 115 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 8 housing violations at this property.
Is 159 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 159 East 115 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 159 East 115 Street?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.