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494 West 158 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02108-0060Map

Owner of record: Washington Heights Housing Development F Und Etc

494 West 158 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1904 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 24 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Washington Heights Housing Development F Und Etc. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on July 11, 2025. 8 of the 29 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 23 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
29
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
33

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jul 11, 2025

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
23
About 96% of the building's 24 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 · 29

  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked ceramic floor tiles [ walk area ] in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 11, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling and at east, west, and south bulkhead walls , 6th story

    Nov 30, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east, west and south bulkhead walls , 6th story

    Nov 30, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    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 or near mailboxes , 1st story

    Nov 30, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east, west and south bulkhead walls , 6th story

    Nov 30, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 24, 2019 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at building entrance door

    Dec 14, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at building entrance door.

    Dec 14, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at building vestibule door.

    Dec 14, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at building vestibule door.

    Dec 14, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2017 · Apt 5D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 8, 2017 · Apt 5D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 18, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    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 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 18, 2016 · Apt 1C

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling at the bulkhead at public hall stairs, 6th story

    Jul 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at the west and north walls of the intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Jul 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west and north walls of the intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Jul 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak behind the west wall of the intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Jul 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at the west wall of the bulkhead at public hall stairs, 6th story

    Jul 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall of the bulkhead at public hall stairs, 6th story

    Jul 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 6, 2015 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Jul 6, 2015 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 14, 2014 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt with eye at apartment entrance door located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 14, 2014 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of electromagnetic locking device at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 5, 2011

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 7, 2005 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 6, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 6, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 6, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 6, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Plumbing none

    The dob intends to revoke the approval and permit issued in connection with the laa #140721510. stop all work under cited application. make site safe only

    Jun 15, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Nov 30, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit acceptable required cycle 8b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #807075.remedy:submit acceptable required

    Jun 1, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested. i observed in the basement a laundry room with gas dryers and gas fittings connect to dryers and washing machines installed w/o having them tested to

    Dec 26, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit. i observed in the basement a laundry room installed w/o any permits. gas dryers are in the laundry room. *photos taken* rmdy: obtain permits.

    Dec 26, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner. i observed in the basement gas dryers installed with gas flex hoses. also in boiler room connected a faucet w/o a sink.*photos taken. rmdy: repair and rep

    Dec 26, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2.27954. i observed in the laundry room in the basement no sprinkler system in place ga

    Dec 16, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an acceptable 6th round technical report in compliancewith code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the dob rules & regulations360077

    Jun 4, 2010 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the dob rules & regulations

    Jan 23, 2009 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 6, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 25, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 30, 2019 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2018 · Apt 4C

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 13, 2017 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 2, 2017 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 3, 2011 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 7, 2011 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Jul 11, 2011 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Jul 11, 2011 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 5, 2011 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 8, 2005 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 8, 2005 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 8, 2005 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 18, 2005 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jan 18, 2005 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Dec 20, 2004 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 20, 2004 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 20, 2004 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Feb 17, 2004 · Apt 3C

    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 (C1)
Year built
1904
Floors
6
Residential units
24
Building area
21,180 ft²
Lot area
4,996 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2108 / 60
Assessed value
$847,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #120804, last renewed Dec 26, 2025.

Questions about 494 West 158 Street

Who owns 494 West 158 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Washington Heights Housing Development F Und Etc.

Does 494 West 158 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.

Is 494 West 158 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 23 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 96% of its 24 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 494 West 158 Street built?

City records list 1904 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 494 West 158 Street?

It has 24 residential units.

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