157 East 118 Street
Manhattan, NY 10035BBL 1-01767-0026Map
Owner of record: Lex & 118 LLC
157 East 118 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10035. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Lex & 118 LLC. HPD has recorded 283 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 25 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 283
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 226
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 · 283
- 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 29, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at basement
Oct 29, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective boiler at boiler room
Oct 29, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator valve in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 29, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator valve in the 5th room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 29, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement
Sep 16, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Aug 11, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Aug 11, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Aug 11, 2025
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window balance lower sash offset 2 at west wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. at boiler room
Jan 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloping floor in the 5th room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window balance at lower sash in the 5th room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 2nd story
May 7, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at front yard
Apr 25, 2024
Open — Defect letter issued - 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
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jan 19, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jan 19, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at bulkhead at public hall stairs, 5th story
Jan 19, 2024
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead at public hall stairs, 5th story
Jan 19, 2024
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Jan 19, 2024
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Jan 19, 2024
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Jan 19, 2024
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Jan 19, 2024
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 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.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked leading to basement at public hall, 1st story
Dec 12, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 7
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 23, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 21, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door pad locked at public hall, 1st story
Nov 21, 2022
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 3, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 6th room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 6, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection leaky radiator shut off valve at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 6, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection broken connection at wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 6, 2022 · Apt 2
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.
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.
Feb 15, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical receptacle outlet cover at south wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 25, 2022 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at interior lower sash glass window pane at 2nd window from east at south in the 5th room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 25, 2022 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise door lock assembly at egress door in the 5th room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 25, 2022 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective metal door frame and egress door in the 5th room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 25, 2022 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical receptacle outlet cover at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 25, 2022 · Apt 6
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 3
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Certificate of correction has not been obtained for class 1 failure to maintain violation #35675741k issued on 9/25/2023 for window lintel stucco cracked at 2nd story level. however, facade conditions have visi
Sep 16, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building wall(s) appurtenances. defect noted: exterior window lintel stucco is cracked at the front facde on the 2nd floor level. remedy: repair and/or replace window head concrete forthwith
Sep 25, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 3
Failure to maintain. observed window a/c units on floors 3 and 5 are missing support brackets, repair and or replace; replace/repair
Sep 20, 2023 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 2
Found exposed wiring, spill switch not wired in, manual reset pressuretrol missing, manual reset low water cut off missing, discharge pipe missing on hw heaters, remove all combustibles from boiler room.
Sep 1, 2021 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Found one egh-115 weil mclain boiler, defective manual reset low water cut off, exposed wiring, boiler room door not open to egress, flue pipe on hw heaters not properly supported, discharge pipe on back flow p
Sep 1, 2021 · Penalty $312
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 9
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 23, 2024 · Apt 2
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 3, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 14, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 29, 2024 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - General
Janitor/super
Jan 9, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2022 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 24, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Mar 5, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 5, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 5, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 5, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 5, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 5, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 14, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 7, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 7, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 7, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 7, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 7, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 7, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 24, 2021 · Apt 7
Close - Electric
No lighting
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt APT2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 7, 2021 · Apt APT2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 9, 2020 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 6, 2020 · Apt 6
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 6, 2020 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 21, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 21, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 30, 2019 · Apt 7
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 8, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 8, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 8, 2019 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 8,525 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,523 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 111
- Council district
- 8
- Block / lot
- 1767 / 26
- Assessed value
- $474,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #130218, last renewed Oct 20, 2025.
Questions about 157 East 118 Street
Who owns 157 East 118 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lex & 118 LLC.
Does 157 East 118 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 283 housing violations at this property.
Is 157 East 118 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 157 East 118 Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 157 East 118 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.