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159 East 116 Street

Manhattan, NY 10029BBL 1-01644-0025Map

Owner of record: 159 E 116th Street Realty LLC

159 East 116 Street is an office building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10029. The owner of record is 159 E 116th Street Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 33 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 27 of the 33 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
33
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
0

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 2025

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 · 33

  • 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 17, 2025

    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.

    Nov 2, 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.

    Mar 8, 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 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture(s) present). at front areaway

    Apr 11, 2019

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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.

    Oct 16, 2015

    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.

    Mar 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 1 sty community bathroom.

    Jan 31, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at washbasin 3 sty northwest room 7.

    Jan 31, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at washbasin 3 sty northwest room 7.

    Jan 31, 1995

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code seal in open position the o.s.y. valve of the sprinkler system in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department cellar front west.

    Sep 4, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar at rear..

    Sep 4, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry walls at boiler room cellar rear.

    Sep 4, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin water bugs at cellar front.

    Sep 4, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code provide an angle hose valve or sill cock at extreme end of highest line of sprinklers.

    Sep 4, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.

    Sep 4, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-16.01 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets shower head at 2nd sty public hall bathroom.

    Sep 4, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing drain cover front court at center.

    Sep 4, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing slate tile at front areaway.

    Sep 4, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed ceiling light wires 2nd story public hall.

    Sep 4, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of suspended ceiling installed at ceiling obstructing view of osy valve unable to ascertain if osy valve is opened at cellar fron er1.

    Sep 4, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of consisting of combustibules at boiler room cellar rear.

    Sep 4, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing electric light fixture at wall 2nd sty public hall bathroom.

    Sep 4, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at bathroom 3rd sty public hall.

    Sep 4, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose balustrade at 2nd to 3rd sty public hall landing and stairs.

    Sep 4, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed at entrance door 1 sty public hall.

    Sep 4, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and walls 2 sty public hall bathroom.

    Sep 4, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and walls 2 sty public hall.

    Sep 4, 1986

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose electrical clg light fixtures 2 sty pub hall.

    Feb 23, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass 2 sty pub hall bathrm window lower sash.

    Feb 23, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective window glass public hall bathroom 3rd sty.

    Feb 23, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass of skylight public hall 3rd sty & roof rear east.

    Feb 23, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-21.07 adm code 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 cellar at front.

    Feb 23, 1983

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Plumbing none

    The dob intends to revoke all approvals and permits under plumbing job #123239682 due to suspension of master plumbers license. stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit and obtain a new master plumber to supersede the plumbing permit

    Oct 28, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

No HPD complaints in our records

Complaint data is still being backfilled from NYC Open Data.

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Office building (O5)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
—
Building area
4,114 ft²
Lot area
1,716 ft²
Zoning
R7D
Community board
111
Council district
8
Block / lot
1644 / 25
Assessed value
$338,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #127860, last renewed Dec 8, 2025.

Questions about 159 East 116 Street

Who owns 159 East 116 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 159 E 116th Street Realty LLC.

Does 159 East 116 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 33 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 East 116 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 116 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.