536 West 156 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02114-0025Map
Owner of record: Derrick Oates
536 West 156 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Derrick Oates. HPD has recorded 92 housing violations here, most recently on August 18, 2025. 19 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 92
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 74
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 92
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling, east and north walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of a bicycle, storage carts, kids toys and other household items at public hall, 1st story
Feb 11, 2025
Open — Certification postponment denied - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective air valve at radiator at south wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at ceiling and east wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at west and east walls in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing shut off valve at radiator at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak east and north walls in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 3
Open — Certification postponment denied - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 door frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
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 door frame from west at north wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
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 door frame, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at west, the bathroom , the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 door frame from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall, east wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall, north wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at east, south and west walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall, east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 door frame, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 22, 2024 · Apt 3
Open — Defect letter issued - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 27, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 3, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 3, 2022 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 7, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south
Jul 29, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 29, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 4, 2019 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 4, 2019 · Apt 3
Open — Not complied with - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Jan 8, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 6, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and all walls at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 6, 2018
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper and lower sash of windows in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 5, 2013 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 3
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 19, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 20, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 20, 2024 · Apt 3
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 20, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 20, 2024 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 23, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 2, 2021 · Apt 3RDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 17, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 22, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 22, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 9, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 22, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 21, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 1, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 25, 2019 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2017 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 10, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 22, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2013 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 30, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jul 30, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 30, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jul 30, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Window guards
Jul 30, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Windows
Jul 30, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Floor
Jul 30, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 1, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 15, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Mar 15, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 15, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 15, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Mar 15, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 15, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Jan 30, 2010 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1901
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 3,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,665 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2114 / 25
- Assessed value
- $232,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #611249, last renewed Sep 19, 2025.
Questions about 536 West 156 Street
Who owns 536 West 156 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Derrick Oates.
Does 536 West 156 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 92 housing violations at this property.
Is 536 West 156 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 536 West 156 Street built?
City records list 1901 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 536 West 156 Street?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.