552 West 156 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02114-0117Map
Owner of record: Green Cloth Apartments Housing
552 West 156 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 10 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Green Cloth Apartments Housing. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on May 20, 2025. 5 of the 19 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 19
- DOB violations
- 22
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 31
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 19
- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 20, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 20, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 20, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 2nd concrete tread from bottom up at entrance stair at front areaway
May 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the allowable maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 20, 2025 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination section of south at public hall, 4th story
Feb 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 4, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 4, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 4, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell and buzzer intercom system from building entrance to west wall in the kitchenette located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 4, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of stove at public hall, 4th story
Nov 4, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 30, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance
Jan 3, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door at vestibule , 1st story
May 26, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock mechanism on gate at building entrance , 1st story
May 26, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 2, 2021
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.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 25, 2013 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 22
- 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
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 - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 27, 1993
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 27, 1993
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 27, 1993
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
Oct 26, 1988
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 26, 1988
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 5
- Hazardous
Failure to maintain. defects are: fire rated ceiling at basement broken & missing at various locations. no rated enclosure for boiler. no ventilation provided for boiler creating a hazardous condition. remedy:
May 15, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain(interior) (a) boiler room in basement 1)fire ratedceiling broken and defective 2)no fire separation for existing boiler 3)no ventilation (b) apartments (1) 1st story (1) ceiling broken, defe
Apr 22, 1992 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain (interior)a)boiler room in basement 1)fire rated ceiling broken, defective, 2)no fire separation for existing boiler, 3)no ventilation b)apartments 1)first story 1)ceiling broken, defective.
Aug 7, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Illegal use in a residential district from residential district r7-2 to manufacturing belt sewing. remedy discontinue illegal occupancy b)restore to rpior legal condition
Oct 26, 1988 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain interior boiler room barnut fire rated ceiling broken missing & defective no fire separation for existing boiler no ventilation apt first sty fire rated ceiling broken missing defective bthr
Oct 26, 1988 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 19, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - General
Signage missing
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 13, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt 2
Close
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- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 19, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 6, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Aug 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 25, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 16, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Dec 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
May 11, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 11, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
May 11, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
May 11, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
May 11, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 21, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Sprinker cert
Jul 26, 2004
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C5)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 4,043 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,599 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2114 / 117
- Assessed value
- $200,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #110567, last renewed Oct 9, 2025.
Questions about 552 West 156 Street
Who owns 552 West 156 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Green Cloth Apartments Housing.
Does 552 West 156 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.
Is 552 West 156 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 40% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 552 West 156 Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 552 West 156 Street?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.