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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 18, 2026

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 · 52

  • A

    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
  • 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 29, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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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  • 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, 2024

    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 15, 2023

    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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    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.

    Feb 15, 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 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 5, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.