478 West 159 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02108-0021Map
Owner of record: 478 Hill Homes Housing Development Fund
478 West 159 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1896 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 478 Hill Homes Housing Development Fund. HPD has recorded 138 housing violations here, most recently on February 10, 2026. 33 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 138
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 186
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 · 138
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower and upper window sash at first and second windows from south at west in the 1st room from east located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing east closet wood doors in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 1st room from north at east, the private hallway , the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, north wall, west wall, south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective floor in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective silicone caulk at tiles around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock and assembly at apartment entrance door in the entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 5A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking at bathtub area in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door in the 4th room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit upper and lower window sashes at 2nd window from north in the 5th room from east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket seal at refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical air vent at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 17, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 16, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Refit entrance door in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 16, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 16, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 16, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 16, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 16, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 16, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 16, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 16, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Refit entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 16, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft at ceiling and 2 sq ft at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 16, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit door at sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet door in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door frame at entrance in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the private hallway located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq ft at south wall and 4 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 6, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 6
- 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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 1, 1994
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 · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 14, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt ALLAPT
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 14, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1896
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 15
- Building area
- 13,570 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,997 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2108 / 21
- Assessed value
- $496,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #133683, last renewed Oct 10, 2025.
Questions about 478 West 159 Street
Who owns 478 West 159 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 478 Hill Homes Housing Development Fund.
Does 478 West 159 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 138 housing violations at this property.
Is 478 West 159 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 15 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 478 West 159 Street built?
City records list 1896 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 478 West 159 Street?
It has 15 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.