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157 West 119 Street

Manhattan, NY 10026BBL 1-01904-0006Map

Owner of record: Whcb Housing Development Fund Corporatio N

157 West 119 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1888 in Manhattan, 10026. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Whcb Housing Development Fund Corporatio N. HPD has recorded 533 housing violations here, most recently on May 13, 2026. 32 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
533
DOB violations
17
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
360

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 13, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
20
About 100% of the building's 20 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 533

  • I

    Property registration was filed with false or incomplete information related to the property contacts. file with this department a true registration statement for the building.

    May 13, 2026

    Open — Info 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

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at the kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood window frame at the north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door lock in the entrance located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at the gas range in the kitchen located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and allwalls in the 4th room from north located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly secure the loose the steam riser in the 4th room from north located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 18

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood door in the 1st room from north located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 18

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at front yard

    Jul 22, 2024

    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 1, 2024

    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 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance lower window sash 2nd window leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles floor in the kitchen located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 18

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door in the 3rd room from north located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 18, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2023 · Apt 18

    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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective terra cotta coping at east parapet wall

    Aug 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead to roof at public hall, 5th story

    Jan 19, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the bathroom located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose west wall cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 19, 2022 · Apt 12

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock assembly at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 13, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 10, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 10, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at public halls and stair at all stories at public hall

    Jan 10, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance door to the building at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jan 10, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jan 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jan 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at public hall, 5th story

    Jan 10, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective subflooring wood at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 10, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 10, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles at public hall, 2nd story

    Jan 10, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 17

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 22, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    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 19, 2003

    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
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    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, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35309263p issued on 6/2/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. remedy:comply w/ commission

    Nov 21, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35309263p issued on 06-02-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Oct 16, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35309263p issued on 06-02-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no c of c on file. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c

    Aug 13, 2019 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to compyl with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35309263p issued on 06/02/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-208.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with commissi

    May 28, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35309263p issued on 06-02-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no compliance recorded. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file

    Mar 22, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35309263p issued on 06-02-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Jan 22, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35309263p issued on 06-02-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Nov 23, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation #35309263p issued 06/02/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. rem: comply with commissi

    Sep 28, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/comm's order contained in summ/vio#35309263p issued on 06/02/18 and to file a cofc pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01for cofc failure to maintain.rem;comply w/comm's order and/or file c/c

    Jul 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain. noted: at exp#4 wall at the 3rd fl level section of masonry brick has separated & fallen into adjacenet property rear yard of 155 w 119th st. section is located on the east side wall 3rd fl

    Jun 2, 2018 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
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  • Class - 2

    B254,50,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e. 50-oil leak at burner. 50a-incorrect fluepipe installed on new weil mclain boiler/burner; 50b-outside fresh airlouver to boiler room 1/2 clogged; 50c-secondary low water cut off in

    Nov 24, 2015 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    B254,5b,6a,15,16,32a,34b,39,40,44a,50,50a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h. 50- oil tank sign missing. 50a- oil shut off valve missing at oil tank. 50b- oil burner missing darkit. 50c- flr flame and oil burner. 50d- waterproofing

    Sep 19, 2011 · Penalty $500

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2022 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 7, 2022 · Apt 20

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 19, 2021 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 9, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Nov 10, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 10, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 10, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 10, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 10, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 21, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 21, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 21, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 21, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 13, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 13, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 13, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 13, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 13, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 13, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 13, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 13, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 5, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Oct 5, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 5, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Oct 5, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 5, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Sep 25, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 25, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Sep 25, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 25, 2020 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 1, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 31, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jul 31, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 31, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 11, 2019 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 11, 2019 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 11, 2019 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 11, 2019 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 11, 2019 · Apt 19

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 11, 2019 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 11, 2019 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 11, 2019 · Apt 19

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C4)
Year built
1888
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
10,835 ft²
Lot area
2,725 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
1904 / 6
Assessed value
$774,450
Landmark / historic district
Mount Morris Park Historic District Extension

HPD registration #119201, last renewed Jul 24, 2025.

Questions about 157 West 119 Street

Who owns 157 West 119 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Whcb Housing Development Fund Corporatio N.

Does 157 West 119 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 533 housing violations at this property.

Is 157 West 119 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 157 West 119 Street built?

City records list 1888 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 157 West 119 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.