159 West 106 Street
Manhattan, NY 10025BBL 1-01861-0005Map
Owner of record: Mrd 106 LLC
159 West 106 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10025. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Mrd 106 LLC. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 3 of the 28 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 28
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 21
- HPD complaints
- 57
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 28
- ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 5, 2026 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at second story balcony at building front at fire escape
May 5, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at fire door at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 1, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kick down door stopper at building entrance door , 1st story
Apr 26, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of kick down door stopper at building vestibule door , 1st story
Apr 26, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2022 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 1B
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 13, 2022 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
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
Jul 8, 2019
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Sep 14, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material under stairs at public hall, section ''basement''
Sep 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 12 m/d law discontinue the storage of combustible material consisting of household items at boiler room
Sep 6, 2018
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system .. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 5, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 5, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 5, 2015
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 9
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 22, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 22, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 22, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 22, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 21
- Class - 1
Failure to comply with commissioner order contained in summons/violat on#35402346r issued on 05-30-2019 and to file a certificate of correc ion pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.for work without a permit co
Nov 26, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35414711y issued on 5/30/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. for work w/o a permit. rem
Nov 26, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner order contained in summons/violat on#35414712x issued on 05-30-2019 and to file a certificate of correc ion pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.comply with commissioners or
Nov 26, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner order contained in summons/violat on#35414710m issued on 05-30-2019 and to file a certificate of correc ion pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.comply with commissioners or
Nov 26, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35402346r issued on 5/30/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. for work w/o permit at cel
Oct 18, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35414712x issued on 5/30/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. remedy:comply w/ commissio
Oct 18, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35414710m issued on 5/30/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. for occupancy contrary to
Oct 18, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35414711y issued on 5/30/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.remedy:comply with commiss
Oct 18, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35414711y issued 5/30/19 and to file a certificate of correctionpursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01.work w/o a permit @cellar(apt #bb)
Aug 8, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35414710m issued on 05/30/19, and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to cof
Aug 8, 2019
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35414712x issued on 5/30/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.failure to maintain bldg
Aug 8, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Work with out a permit. at time of inspection at cellar apt #bb erected full height partitions creating (2) bedrooms, (1) 3 piece bath (1) full kitchen gas stove for cooking, waste and water lines and electric
May 30, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Work with out permit at cellar laundry room installed (3) gas dryers with out permit. remedy: obtain all requird plumbing/construction permits.
May 30, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to certificate of occupancy or building dept records/ at time of inspection noted: at duplex apt # 1c cellar recreation area illegally subdivided creating (2) additional sleeping quarters fur
May 30, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. at time of inspection noted at cellar fire passageway partially obstructed by approximately (8) mattress. as per bc 100.13 and fc 102.7 all egress must be
May 30, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than perimanent residential purposes.based of c of o #120545990f indicated building to be legally approved as class "a" multiple dwelling now at apartment 10 being us
Feb 27, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
907-2.8;failure to provide fire alarm system class "j: for transient use at apartment 1d on first floor level.discontinue illegal occupancy
Feb 27, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain buidling in code compliant manner.lack of required number of meand of egress per every floor per bc 1018.1(2008 code):22-366;bc 1021.1(2014 code) for transient use at apartment 10 on first f
Feb 27, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner.lack of system of automatic sprinkler where is required as per bc -903.2 and 27-954 for transient use at apartment on first floor level.discontinue illegal
Feb 22, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain in bldg in code-compliant manner. noted the following conditions. front facade has peeling paint and deteriorating brownstone at window headers. the fire escape has visible signs of rust.
Sep 15, 2011
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain plumbing and/or appurtenances non hazardous. there are no control valves under kitchen sink and lavatory in several apartment in violation of section p107.6c, d of plumbing code. remedy: mai
Aug 14, 1997 · Penalty $285
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 3E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 3E
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 3E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 3E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 6, 2023 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 3, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 29, 2022 · Apt 1BWALL
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 5, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 5, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 1C
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt BB
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt BB
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt BB
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt BB
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt BB
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 29, 2018 · Apt BB
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2017 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 3, 2015 · Apt BB
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 4C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 4C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 18, 2013 · Apt 4C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2013 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Windows
Jan 28, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Locks
Jan 20, 2013 · Apt 4A
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Jan 20, 2013 · Apt 4A
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Jan 20, 2013 · Apt 4A
Close - General
Windows
Jan 19, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Locks
Jan 19, 2013 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 18, 2012 · Apt 5D
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 18, 2012 · Apt 5D
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Dec 18, 2012 · Apt 5D
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 18, 2012 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 18, 2012 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 18, 2012 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jul 18, 2012 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 4, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 1, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 5, 2010 · Apt 3D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 28, 2007 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 28, 2007 · Apt 3D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2004 · Apt 5C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2004 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 15, 2003 · Apt 5C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 15, 2003 · Apt 5C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 18,510 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,046 ft²
- Zoning
- R8A
- Community board
- 107
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 1861 / 5
- Assessed value
- $1,718,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #114525, last renewed Jul 7, 2025.
Questions about 159 West 106 Street
Who owns 159 West 106 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mrd 106 LLC.
Does 159 West 106 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.
Is 159 West 106 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 30% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 159 West 106 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 159 West 106 Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.