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499 West 158 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02108-0073Map

Owner of record: 499 West 158th Street HDFC Corp

499 West 158 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1907 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 26 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 499 West 158th Street HDFC Corp. HPD has recorded 295 housing violations here, most recently on October 18, 2026. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
295
DOB violations
18
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
146

What to know

Concern
12 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 18, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 295

  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of rubbish and recycling bins at egress gate, at east yard

    Oct 18, 2026

    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

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 40, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 40

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 40, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 40

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 41

    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.

    Jun 4, 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.

    Apr 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 41

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglazed bathtub surface in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 41

    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 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 25, 2023 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Mar 25, 2023 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building entrance door at public hall

    Mar 25, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.

    Mar 25, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 25, 2023 · Apt 24

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly secure the loose metal platform at intermediate at stairs leading to basement in the building front

    Mar 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 18, 2023 · Apt 44

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance door

    Mar 18, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rotted metal platform at intermediate at stairs leading to east yard

    Mar 18, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lock installed at door to room with access to fire escape in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 18, 2023 · Apt 34

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 6th story

    Mar 18, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 44, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 18, 2023 · Apt 44

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit door at the building entrance door

    Mar 18, 2023

    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 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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 12, 2021 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 12, 2021 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Apr 12, 2021 · Apt 41

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at radiator at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 28, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 = 3; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 16, 2019 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 16, 2019 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 16, 2019 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 16, 2019 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 16, 2019 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner protruding unto fire escape at 6sty balcony at front of building

    Aug 9, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at public hall

    Aug 9, 2019

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling and all wall at public hall

    Aug 9, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2019 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2019 · Apt 21

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2019 · Apt 21

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 9, 2019 · Apt 22

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

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 9, 2019 · Apt 22

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

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 62, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 26, 2019 · Apt 62

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 62, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 26, 2019 · Apt 62

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 62, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 26, 2019 · Apt 62

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 62, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 26, 2019 · Apt 62

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 18

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 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
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 15, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Damage observed.to the commercial spaceat the above address due to a vehicle impacting it

    Apr 18, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boiler boiler optional

    42c/31a/3c/32...oil on boiler room floor, remove all combestibles from boiler room

    Oct 29, 1990

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit a certificate of correction of violation #39519196p issued on 07-13-2023 for failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner, file a certificate of correction

    Aug 6, 2026 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 1

    New hazardous condition observed at exposure three, deteriorated bricks at first floor window may cause a 5-foot steel header to fall-off, missing mortar around bricks under window sill., repair and/or replace

    Jul 13, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39043303k issued on 06/23/21 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a cert of c

    Aug 7, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to obey a vacate order from the commissioner per 28-207.4. partial vacate order issued to 1st fl commercial space (deli) on 04/19/2021. however at time of inspection commercial space (deli) 100% occupie

    Jun 23, 2021 · Penalty $4,800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Unapproved/unsafe/unsuitable electrical apparatus,material,devices,appliances or wiring in use. open circuit breaker panels,junction(box)exposure wiring in basement.

    Feb 26, 2016 · Penalty $4,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Fail to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. defects noted: at time of inspection concrete stairwell/retaining wall has broken/missing coping stone at top of wall cracks are evident in wall & spalling. steel s

    Jul 28, 2010 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Breeching collapsed at stack and not properly sealed supported clean firetubes of soot dirty boiler room clean and overhaul oil burner if asbestos on breeching replace entire breeching properly. boiler jacked

    Oct 24, 1989 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Excessive soot in boiler room,breeching needs to be properly sealed tostack.

    Mar 1, 1989 · Penalty $100

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 23

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 23

    Open
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 23

    Open
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 23

    Open
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 23

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 12, 2023 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 2, 2022 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 22, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 12, 2021 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 12, 2021 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 17, 2019 · Apt 62

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 17, 2019 · Apt 62

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 17, 2019 · Apt 62

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 15, 2019 · Apt 62

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    May 15, 2019 · Apt 62

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2018 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2018 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 22, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 30, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 30, 2018 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 29, 2018 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 28, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 28, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 27, 2018 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Boiler

    Jul 27, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 27, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 24, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 22, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C6)
Year built
1907
Floors
6
Residential units
26
Building area
20,026 ft²
Lot area
4,231 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2108 / 73
Assessed value
$1,089,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #114759, last renewed Sep 3, 2025.

Questions about 499 West 158 Street

Who owns 499 West 158 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 499 West 158th Street HDFC Corp.

Does 499 West 158 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 295 housing violations at this property.

Is 499 West 158 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 499 West 158 Street built?

City records list 1907 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 499 West 158 Street?

It has 26 residential units and 29 units in total.

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