2159 1 Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10029BBL 1-01683-0027Map
Owner of record: 2159 First Ave HDFC
2159 1 Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10029. It has 30 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 2159 First Ave HDFC. HPD has recorded 52 housing violations here, most recently on June 18, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 52
- DOB violations
- 28
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 35
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 52
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 6e, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 6E
Open — Nov sent out - 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 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of tree branches and vegetation impeding egress at 2nd balcony at 1st stack from south at building front at fire escape
Jul 18, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of tree branches and vegetation impeding egress at 2nd balcony at 2nd stack from south at building front at fire escape
Jul 18, 2025
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 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6e, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 6E
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6e, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6e, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 6th story
Aug 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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, 2024
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.
Mar 15, 2023
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.
Feb 15, 2022
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.
Feb 15, 2022
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage of material excessive garbage and household items blocking fire exit window and creating health hazard in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 1E
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.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes christmas lights strung across drop ladder access from balcony at front of building at 2nd fire escape from north, 2nd story
Nov 9, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes the christmas lights strung across drop ladder access at front of building at 1st fire escape from north, 2nd story
Nov 9, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at entry door in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective north door frame casing in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective stove range in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east ,west ,north , and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the riser in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of carbon and smoke detector improperly installed located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 3A
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.
Oct 5, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 6c, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 6e, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 19, 2018 · Apt 6E
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.
Oct 1, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall, in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 6e, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 31, 2014 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash windows, in the entire apartment located at apt 6e, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 31, 2014 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling , in the kitchen located at apt 6e, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 31, 2014 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser, in the bathroom located at apt 6e, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 17, 2014 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling , in the kitchen located at apt 6e, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 17, 2014 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 6e, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 17, 2014 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling, in the kitchen located at apt 6e, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 17, 2014 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive clutter (household, clothing and other items) in all rooms in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 25, 2014 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 11, 2014 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at south wall window area in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 11, 2014 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 5; in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 6, 2012 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 6e, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 15, 2012 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 28
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 30, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - active - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - active
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 8, 2012
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 30, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 13, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 6, 1993
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 18, 1991
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 10, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) restore elevator to proper order
Feb 23, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 23, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)restore elevator to proper running order
Feb 23, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
02x10;13l10;10d06;17d06;16b01;40#07;08v01; 02-x-2 way comminication-inoperable. 10-d play in saddle. 16-b hoistway doors goes beyond openingfrom car door adjust. 17-d play in saddle-various floors. 40#-comply
May 13, 2015 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
05m07,68b07,67l10,40o02.05 m 07 car door missing zone lock bracket provide 68 b 07 maintenance log update provide 67 l 10 communication defective repair 40 o 02 motor room dirty clean
Apr 21, 2014 · Penalty $250
Active - Class - 2
8x10,3x10,3m7,8v1,11d6,17h11,24x10,26d6,42g9,60q7,68m7,64m7,98bb5,99b5. 3x10- phone in car. 3m7- handrail. 17h- 1st flr hoistway door gibs.
Jun 14, 2012 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
97x07;restore device back to service not having elevator service is creating a hazardous condition for the buildings occupancts.
May 15, 2012 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 2
32h10,08v01,10h07,17h07,70o02,39o02,02l10,40p16. 32h- top & bottom carguide shoes are worn. 08v- adjust floor stops were needed. 10h- car door glass worn. 17h- hoistway door gibs are worn replace where needed.
Nov 9, 2010 · Penalty $500
Active - Non-hazardous
2b11 16h12 22l6 22o2 35p17 55x11 56d6 73o2 16h12-1 and 2nd floor.22l6-secure to code.
May 18, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08v,17m,28l,57o.
Jan 18, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 8, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 15, 2022 · Apt 6E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 16, 2022 · Apt 6E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 14, 2022 · Apt 6E
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 5, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 23, 2016 · Apt 6C
Close
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- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 6E
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 6E
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 6E
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 6E
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 10, 2015 · Apt 6E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 6E
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 6E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 6E
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 6E
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 17, 2014 · Apt 6E
Close - General
Window guards
Jul 27, 2012 · Apt 4D
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 14, 2012 · Apt 6E
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 28, 2010 · Apt 5D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 10, 2009 · Apt 6A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2006 · Apt 6C
Close - General
Fire-escape
Jun 2, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 26, 2003 · Apt 5E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 26, 2003 · Apt 5E
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 25, 2003 · Apt 5E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2003 · Apt 5E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2003 · Apt 5E
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 30, 2003 · Apt 5E
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 10, 2003 · Apt 5E
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 10, 2003 · Apt 5E
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 8, 2003 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 30
- Building area
- 22,068 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R8A
- Community board
- 111
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 1683 / 27
- Assessed value
- $1,311,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #136437, last renewed Oct 14, 2025.
Questions about 2159 1 Avenue
Who owns 2159 1 Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 2159 First Ave HDFC.
Does 2159 1 Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 52 housing violations at this property.
Is 2159 1 Avenue 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 2159 1 Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2159 1 Avenue?
It has 30 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.