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159 West 145 Street

Manhattan, NY 10039BBL 1-02014-0008Map

Owner of record: Chg Housing L.p.

159 West 145 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Manhattan, 10039. It has 16 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Chg Housing L.p.. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on August 6, 2026. 31 of the 47 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
47
DOB violations
22
ECB violations
22
HPD complaints
31

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 6, 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
16
About 100% of the building's 16 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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 47

  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective porclain enamal glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 3B

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire exit door to yard in the public hall located at public parts, 1st story

    Nov 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide operable handle at fire exit door exterior to allow ingress from yard to public hall in the public hall located at public parts, 1st story

    Nov 19, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set in the boiler room located at public parts

    Nov 19, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door in the boiler room located at public parts

    Nov 19, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges and door in the basement located at public parts

    Nov 19, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at bulkhead

    Nov 19, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of loose rubber strip at nosing of 3rd tread from bottom at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Nov 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges and door in the entrance located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door sweep at door exterior in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, door and latch set at bulkhead located at public parts

    Nov 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at bulkhead door located at public parts

    Nov 19, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide operable handle at bulkhead door exterior to allow ingress from roof to bulkhead landing located at public parts

    Nov 19, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of push paddle alarm device at bulkhead door located at public parts

    Nov 19, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling, west wall and north wall

    Nov 19, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling, west wall and north wall

    Nov 19, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 19, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective 2nd and 3rd light fixture from north at east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 19, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 17, 2025

    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

    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 2, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 3, 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

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

    Nov 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Nov 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Nov 8, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 1, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

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

    Aug 2, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 20, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 20, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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 9, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 22

  • Construction other optional

    Failure to comply with commissionr's order: dob violation #103023cfa10 02jf required the immediate 100% hands on inspection of all facades by nys profssnl & submit a report to facade via email by 11.20.2023. as 6.29.2026, no hands on inspection report submitted to facade unit remedy: comply with dob violation #103023cfa1002jf immediately

    Jun 29, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 8, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 8, 2025

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Partial vacate order due to imminent conditions such as severly cracked stucco/masonry parapet wall at corner of exposure #4 east & exp #3 north. these conditions have made the courtyards @ exp2 west, exp3 n & exp 4 east unable to be occupied. remedy:vacate entire courty at exp2 west, exp3 north & exp 4 e to be used only in emergency situat

    Nov 15, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Vio24-50403

    Aug 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jan 10, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    As per incident#42370 10/27/2023 falling section of roof cornice on th the hazardous remedy:owner to immediately remain nys professional to p perform a 100% hands on inspection of the roof cornice and complete fa facade inspection& provide engineers report and proposal by 11/20/23

    Oct 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Emergency workorder due to the hazard posed by falling section of roof cornice per incident#42730 10/27/23.remedy:owner to immediately.retain nys licensed contractor to remove all loose cornice and unsafe section of facade .provide sidewalk shed and safety measures to protect and secure public safety

    Oct 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Hazardous condition (facade) facade required

    Cycle 9a unsafe report filed

    Dec 16, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9a technical report by 02/21/2022

    Feb 22, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Install approximately 40 linear feet sidewalk shed along 145th street

    Jan 6, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 7, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Facade safety program facade required

    Fisp-facade safety program facade required

    May 26, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Facade safety program facade required

    Fisp-facade safety program facade required

    May 26, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012

    Jan 31, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 22

  • Class - 2

    No certificate of correction on file for class 1 failure-to-maintain violation #35593315z issued 10/27/2023 citing a dislodged decorative cornice at the 6th-floor fire escape, exposure 1. at time of inspection,

    Jul 8, 2026 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection, observed installed heavy duty side walk shed erected. dob records at time of inspection show no permits on file., renew permit

    Jul 8, 2026 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 7a, 8a, and 9a report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control #913506. agg2 history of noncomplia

    Apr 20, 2026 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Temp construction equip/installation on site expired permit(shed). as noted at time of inspection temp/installation of sidewalk shed permit was expired. remedy: renew permit.

    Dec 19, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply with the commissioner's order. as noted: at the time of inspection 1 observed objects on fire escape. this condition was observed on a previous violation #35686901y objects stil

    Dec 19, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide safe unobstructed exit passageway. note: mop bucketat 4th story landing at fire escape at exposure #1(south) and mop and brooms at 3rd story landing at fire escape at exposure #3(north). reme

    Nov 1, 2024

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain exterior facade and appurtenances. notes: (1)spalling masonry and deteriorated wood stud at parapet level at section of missing cornice at exp #1 south elevation. (2)severe vertical crack at

    Nov 1, 2024 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order as per violation #103023cfa1002jf owner were to immediatley retain a n.y.s. professional pe or ra to perfrom 100% hands on inspection of roof cornice a

    May 7, 2024 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain exterior building facade and appurtenances. note: multiple cracks observed throughout facade, stucco at exposure #2(west), exp. #3(north) and exp. #4(east). (2)severly cracked masonry/stucco

    May 7, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 7a,8a & 9a report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control #913506.agg2 history of noncompliance

    Jan 16, 2024 · Penalty $10,000

    Active
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building exterior walls. noted: a section of approx 3'x5' feet area of roof cornice dislodged falling onto fire escape. remedy: maintain building in a code compliant manner.

    Oct 27, 2023 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit acceptable required cycle 9a report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #913506.remedy:submit acceptable required te

    Dec 2, 2022 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file acceptable amended cycle 7a & 8a report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facades report required by 28-302.5 for control#813506. remedy: file acceptable report.

    Oct 8, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Missing information panel on sws parapet.note:at time of inspection observed an hd installed at exp #1.pedestrian walking under this sws.also observed sws parapet informatin panel missing.remedy:comply with cod

    Jun 23, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file a acceptable amended cycle 8a report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial facade report required by 28-302.5 for control # 813506. agg 1: prior nov 37001471l under 28-

    Aug 1, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file acceptable amended report indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in initial local law 11/98 report. remedy: file acceptable amended report.

    Nov 7, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to take provide safety measure such as sidewalk shed, netting,etc. where required to protect and secure public safety from document ed unsafe facade, as per 1rcny-103-04. facade technical report file un

    Jun 7, 2016 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Fail to file an acceptable tech report in compliance w/code provisions:nov #36019087x periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as req.rem:file required report to dob.

    Sep 15, 2015 · Penalty $2,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building walls and appurtenances.noted (i)at exp1 spalled and dislodged brickwork at and near anchorages of 3/f and 4/f fire escape; (ii) defective sills were noted at various floors at exp

    Sep 1, 2015 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an acceptable cycle 7 technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28-302 & the dept of bldgs rules & regulat

    May 5, 2014 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to obtain a permit for temporary construction noted no constrcution fence permit erected wooden constrcution fence along building permiter west 145 st & 7th ave remedy:obtain permit

    Oct 15, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to post contractor's sign. noted : demolishtion in progress to all interior floors thru roof, but no contractors sign posted at the construction site as required by the building code. remedy : provide c

    Mar 31, 2004

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Line of travel

    Line of travel

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Line of travel

    Line of travel

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Line of travel

    Line of travel

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Line of travel

    Line of travel

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Line of travel

    Line of travel

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Line of travel

    Line of travel

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 1, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 14, 2021 · Apt 2B

    Close
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  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 29, 2021 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 26, 2021 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 24, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 22, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 13, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 13, 2020 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 25, 2018 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 30, 2016 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 30, 2016 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2015 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 4, 2014 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 7, 2013 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 24, 2013 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 9, 2013 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 28, 2012 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Aug 12, 2008 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Aug 12, 2008 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 13, 2007 · Apt 5C

    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 (C7)
Year built
1915
Floors
6
Residential units
16
Building area
16,818 ft²
Lot area
3,997 ft²
Zoning
C8-3
Community board
110
Council district
9
Block / lot
2014 / 8
Assessed value
$809,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #109248, last renewed Dec 2, 2025.

Questions about 159 West 145 Street

Who owns 159 West 145 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chg Housing L.p..

Does 159 West 145 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 159 West 145 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 159 West 145 Street built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 159 West 145 Street?

It has 16 residential units and 18 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.