461 West 159 Street

Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

Mar 30, 2026

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

Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 1A

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

Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 1A

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

Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 1A

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 1A

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story

Feb 24, 2026

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story

Feb 24, 2026

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 4C

Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 4C

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counterbalance at upper sash window at north wall window, second window from west at north. in the 1st room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 4A

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

Feb 16, 2026 · Apt 4A

Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar. at boiler room

Feb 16, 2026

Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 4A

Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room

Feb 10, 2026

Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3a , 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 3A

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 6th room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 1A

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

Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 1A

Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 1A

Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and north. east and south walls in the 6th room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 1A

Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sqft at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18625780 issued 06-feb-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 1A

Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sqft at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 1A

M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 3D

Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east at north, the bathroom , the kitchen , the 3rd room from east at south, the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 2A

Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from south at west wall wall in the 1st private hallway from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 2A

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in closet in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 2A

Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more then 10sq ft of mold at ceiling, ceiling, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 2A

Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall wall in the 2nd private hallway from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 2A

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

Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 2A

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 2A

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

Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 2A

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 2A

Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at shower in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 2A

Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 2E

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door at public hall, 5th story

Jun 19, 2025

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead , 6th story, section ''west''

Jun 10, 2025

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door at east at public hall, 3rd story

Jun 10, 2025

Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at the bulkhead , 6th story, section ''west''

Jun 10, 2025

M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of referigerator with door intact at public hall, 3rd story

May 22, 2025

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south

May 22, 2025 · Apt 2E

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

May 22, 2025 · Apt 1A

Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test

Apr 5, 2019

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Dec 18, 2018

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

Apr 4, 2018

Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

Jan 26, 2018

Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst

Jan 3, 2017

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Dec 31, 2016

Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

Nov 14, 2016

Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

Oct 1, 2015

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

Sep 9, 2015

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

Oct 8, 2014

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

Oct 8, 2014

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

Oct 8, 2014

Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

May 30, 2014

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Nov 14, 2013

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Apr 5, 2012

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Feb 4, 2011

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Apr 23, 2010

C-construction other optional

Aug 28, 2008

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Jan 3, 2008

Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

Apr 2, 2007

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Oct 12, 2006

1p10255

Apr 16, 2003

1p10255

Jan 16, 2002

1p10255

Dec 1, 1999

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Sep 16, 1997

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Feb 10, 1997

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Aug 29, 1995

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Feb 21, 1995

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Mar 18, 1994

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Mar 18, 1993

05-remove gap-50-remove oil rags-74-have elevator answer all call 74(a)test & tag for 2 on 5 year-74(b)overhead-(1)clean-(2)repair skyl- ight-(3)provide light

Apr 10, 1990

(51) provide access to motor room

May 16, 1989

Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#38261034k issued on 2/15/18, and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2). an acceptable certifica

Nov 20, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

42g11,55h12,52h12,71l10-42g11)controller improper fuses, replace. 55h12)drum counterweights rope worn, reshackle. 52h12)hoist ropes worn, reshackle. 71l10)pit lights defective, repair.

Sep 19, 2018 · Penalty $1,562

52b12,55b12,70z2,71l10. 52b12-hoist ropes insufficient reshackle; 55b12-run counter weight insufficient reshackle; 70z2-pit water leak clean; 71l10-pit light defective repair.

Jul 2, 2018 · Penalty $1,562

2x10,70z2,71l10,39l10,40e10. (2x)outside comm inoperative repair. (70z)pit water leak clean (6 inches water in pit). (71l)pit light exective repair. (39l)car top light defective repair. (40e)machine room wheel

Apr 9, 2018 · Penalty $1,562

2l10,40m7. phone in car does not have a connection to outside party provide keys for machine room so a complete insp can be performed by this dept as per asme a17.1 section 8.1.1.

Feb 15, 2018 · Penalty $500

Cu05m07; 55b12,52b12,61t07,60q03,68m07,67x10,70z02,56y13,26d07. 05m07-door zone restrictor missign.this is a safety device to ensure passenger safety.provide restrictor and contact nycdob to restore service;

Jan 9, 2018 · Penalty $1,000

50)as per class 254-50 failure to maintain. 50a)no body drains on relief valves. 50b)flue pipe not sealed. 50c)spill switch not installed. 50d)oil leak @ burner. 50d)anti siphon not installed correctly.

Oct 4, 2017 · Penalty $250

B143,42,51,50a,50b,50c,50d. 50a-flue pipe not properly sealed to chimney; 50b-boiler burner excessive smoke; 50c-top of chimney reduce; 50d-do not operate boiler until all hazardous condition are corrected and

Jun 9, 2015

B154 1.

Jul 12, 2014

40 42 51. 50a-flue pipe not properly sealed to chimney. 50b-chimney (reduce) on roof top. 50c-#6 waste oil in boiler room pit.

Jul 12, 2014

42 50a 50b 50c 50d 50e. 50a-flue pipe not properly sealed to chimney. 50b-boiler burner excessive smoke-fumes. 50c-chimney reduce on roof top. 50d-do not operate boiler until hazardous conditions are immediatel

Jul 8, 2014

Work w/o a permit noted: apt 5g has newly installed bathtub. dob records indicate no permit has been issued. remedy: comply w/code/obtain permit.

Nov 16, 2010

B354,15,16,34b,40,50a,b,c,d,e.50a-check valve required for back flow preventor.50b-seal hole in door to boiler room.50c-must seal around smoke pipe going into chimney.50d-insulate smoke pipe going into next roo

Dec 9, 2008 · Penalty $500

51x10.42g09.16j01.64m07.98bb05.100bb05. cui 51x10 slack cable sw. not working 42g09 remove jumped fuse from controller non cui 16j01 adjust 3 fl hatch door to close properly 64m07 provid ecity id number on

Aug 6, 2008 · Penalty $5,000

Work w/o permit. work noted:erection of metal studs for bathroom partitions.erection of metal section for drop ceiling thru-out new plumbing and electrical work. remedy:stop all work & obtain permits.

May 21, 2007 · Penalty $250

Cease use.48l10,84d06,21m07,20i11,40w06,40t07,66z09.48l10-found machine limit block in repair.84d06-secure top exit.21m07-provide lock cover5fl.20i11-replace broken 4fl hatch door glass.40w06-secure motor room

Feb 12, 2007 · Penalty $500

Plumbing work w/o a permit-hazardous.location 4 fl,apt # 4d,plumbing work to installation new gas risers in progress from 3 fl to 5 fl w/o a permit, old gas pipes removed.remedy:obtain a permit if feasible

Feb 2, 2007 · Penalty $800

Cease use/hazardous.16l10. cu 16-s-10 basement door opens when elevator is not there.before returning back to service call dob at(212)566-5544 jim waters.

Jan 8, 2007 · Penalty $500

Work w/o a permit in apts 2g.2f & c full removal of wood lath in some areas & removal of pipe risers enclosure.remedy:obtain permit

Sep 26, 2006 · Penalty $250

2l10 16l10 16l10 66o02 66z09 39p17 15m7 16l10-1= 4fl door not self closing 16l10-2=slams 5th fl 15m7=posted certifcate in car as per code 27-1004a or 27-1004b

Jun 24, 2003

33p17-73x11-11q3. 73-restore elevater secvire to properly insp by d.o.b.

Sep 16, 2002

8v1/57o2/57y1. 8v1-3fl down.

Jul 15, 2002

05j11/03l07/15l11/22l06/33i11/37g12/46b13/49b13/51b07/62k10 - 03l7 - capacity plate 15l11=not self closing 4th fl. 33i11=skylight #37g12=all 51b7=oil

Jan 31, 2000

8j,15j,30p,33p,57p,73o. adjust second floor and where necessary, provide, claen installation.

Apr 16, 1999

03i,09l,15m,21x,28l,33i,33q,35p,46l,47h,48l,57o,31l,31q, 03i- floor tiles 15m- floor numbers 33i-q-skylight

May 10, 1994 · Penalty $100