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520 West 156 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02114-0026Map

Owner of record: West 156 Holding LLC

520 West 156 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1908 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 22 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is West 156 Holding LLC. HPD has recorded 332 housing violations here, most recently on July 1, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 17 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
332
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
637

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 1, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
17
About 77% of the building's 22 apartments
Up from 16 in 2018

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 · 332

  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 54

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 54

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 54

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 54

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 54

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 54

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 54

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling [ intermediate landing stairs ] at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 5, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling [ intermediate landing stairs ] at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

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

    May 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latchset at building front entrance door

    May 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    May 20, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building entrance , 1st story

    May 20, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Apr 15, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 21, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall in the kitchen located at apt 21, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 21, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective return buzzer intercom system from the building entrance door to the wall panel at west wall in the foyer located at apt 21, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items [flower pots] at 5th story balcony at 1st fire escape from east at north exterior wall (building front) at fire escape

    Aug 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material [stove range, and wood] at north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base floor under wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer/intercom system from building entrance to receiving panel at north wall in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ( missing) at vestibule

    Aug 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq. ft. at north and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Aug 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring, in the private hallway located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective base cabinet wash basin, in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall, in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... mold at east wall and ceiling approximately 8sq feet at east wall and approximately 4sq feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 44

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

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 26, 2023 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Oct 14, 2022 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 14, 2022 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    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

    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

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    5j1;16j1;67l10;56y2;56y13;88m7;70z9;71l10:(5j10)car door misaligned.adjust(16j1)hoistway door misaligned.adjust(67l10)communication defective.repair(56y2)hoist machine oil leak.clean(56y13)hoist machine oil lea

    Feb 14, 2017

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit.work noted:complete demolition of apt 3 on ground floor.80% of apt sheetrock at time of inspection provide permit & necessary approvals as per nyc bldg code.stop all work.remedy:obtain permit

    Jun 28, 2007 · Penalty $500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 24

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 24

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 24

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 51

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 26, 2026 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 520

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 51

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 13, 2025 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 1, 2024 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 1, 2024 · Apt 24

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 5, 2024 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 11, 2023 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 15, 2023 · Apt 44

    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
1908
Floors
5
Residential units
22
Building area
17,780 ft²
Lot area
4,996 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2114 / 26
Assessed value
$736,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #121143, last renewed Nov 21, 2025.

Questions about 520 West 156 Street

Who owns 520 West 156 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is West 156 Holding LLC.

Does 520 West 156 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 332 housing violations at this property.

Is 520 West 156 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 17 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 77% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 520 West 156 Street built?

City records list 1908 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 520 West 156 Street?

It has 22 residential units.

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