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550 West 156 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02114-0018Map

Owner of record: Green Cloth Apartments Housing

550 West 156 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1896 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 13 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Green Cloth Apartments Housing. HPD has recorded 92 housing violations here, most recently on January 3, 2025. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
92
DOB violations
20
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
98

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jan 3, 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
4
About 31% of the building's 13 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 · 92

  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 3, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    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 = 0, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 2 in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jan 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Dec 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 24, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell and buzzer system from building entrance to panel at private hall east wall. in the entrance located at apt fl1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 15, 2024 · Apt FL1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell and buzzer system from building entrance to panel at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 15, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt flr1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 5th room from north located at apt flr1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt flr1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 4, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt flr1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 4, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt flr1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 4, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt flr1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 4, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Dec 2, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage disposal at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Dec 2, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 2, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Dec 2, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 2, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe at sink in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 2, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 2, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west and south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt flr1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 29, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Aug 23, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt flr1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 23, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive heat in the entire apartment located at apt flr1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 16, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at celing in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at celing in the 1st room from north located at apt flr1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt flr1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of heat on in summer in the entire apartment located at apt flr1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 24, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at public hall, 1st story

    May 24, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 24, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    May 24, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... aprrox . 2 sq. ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 15999302 issued 24-may-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    May 24, 2023 · Apt 3

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

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the wasteline at sink in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 24, 2023 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    May 24, 2023 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... aprrox . 2 sq. ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 24, 2023 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of slide bolt capable of being padlocked on the entrance door in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 21, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed on door leading to the fire escape window in the 5th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 21, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 at public hall

    Dec 21, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 21, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 20

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Dec 19, 2000

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    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

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 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

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 27, 1993

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 27, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 26, 1988

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy alteration ub 13/86 remedy discontinue illegal use obtain a valid certificate of occupancy

    Oct 26, 1988 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 28, 2025 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 16, 2024 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 11, 2024 · Apt FL1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 6, 2024 · Apt FL1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 1, 2024 · Apt FL1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 20, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 23, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Nov 25, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 25, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt BLDNG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt BLDNG

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt BLDNG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Nov 3, 2023 · Apt BLDNG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 26, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 26, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 18, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 18, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 2, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 2, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 14, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 14, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 12, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 5, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 21, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 21, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 15, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 15, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 10, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 10, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 28, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 25, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 17, 2023 · Apt FLR1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 16, 2023 · Apt 3

    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 (C5)
Year built
1896
Floors
4
Residential units
13
Building area
4,420 ft²
Lot area
1,699 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2114 / 18
Assessed value
$245,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #122671, last renewed Oct 9, 2025.

Questions about 550 West 156 Street

Who owns 550 West 156 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Green Cloth Apartments Housing.

Does 550 West 156 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 92 housing violations at this property.

Is 550 West 156 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 31% of its 13 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 550 West 156 Street built?

City records list 1896 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 550 West 156 Street?

It has 13 residential units.

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