522 West 157 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02115-0021Map
Owner of record: West 157th St LLC
522 West 157 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1928 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 44 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is West 157th St LLC. HPD has recorded 180 housing violations here, most recently on August 26, 2026. 34 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 180
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 524
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
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 · 180
- ANon-hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at window at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 19, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
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
Aug 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet doors at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide ventilation for water closet compartment and/or bathroom and file application for approval before doing work in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 23, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 23, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell and buzzer intercom system from the building entrance to tenant's phone. in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 16, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell and buzzar intercom system from the building entrance to tenant's phone. in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 16, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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
May 16, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2026 · Apt 6B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell and buzzer intercom system from the building entrance to tenant's phone. in the entire apartment located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 16, 2026 · Apt 6B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at north and east baseboard, east wall and north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at east, the 1st room from north at west, the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18733856 issued 23-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18733857 issued 23-mar-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 2G
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
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 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 2G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 2G
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Feb 7, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 7, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2g, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt 2G
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet of mold at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18546692 issued 02-jan-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 6B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet of mold at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Dec 16, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash at 1st window from east at south in the 1st room from north located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash at 1st window from south at west in the 5th room from north located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance of the 1st lower sash window at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the entrance located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 6B
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 18
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 21, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 18, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 10, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 31, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 26, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 26, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 2, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 17, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - 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
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(47)provide access to motor room
Jul 14, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 2
Class 2 items: . brake maintenance tag expired. clean entire machine room. provide an updated maintenance log. provide a maintenance program.
Mar 30, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Ecb issued for failure to post/ properly post active work permit, atoiactive work permit on file with the department but is not posted anywhere on premises, m01193384-i1-la exp- 12/07/2025., post/properly post
Mar 17, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
Atoi observed: bulkhead disrepair at ceiling and walls near to door area. ecb violation issued, repair and/or replace
Mar 5, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
67x10,68m07,26d07,56y13,57bb11,99m07,40q03,68b07,52m07-67)repair in car phone. 68)provide mcp. 26)provide chain or hinges. 56)seal machine. 57)replace fire extinguisher. 99)provide current 1y test tag. 40)missi
Feb 22, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
67x10,68m07,68b07,26d07,56y13. 67-repair in car phone; 68-missing mcp; 68-maint log insufficient; 26-provide chain; 56y13-seal machine leaks.
Jan 12, 2018 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
85bb05/ 55y13/ 55y02/ 51r12/ 12l10/ 21q03/ 17h11/ 10m07/ 16b01/ 51=as per code. 12=car top light. 21=3rd,4th,5th floors. 17=lobby door. 16= lobby door not self closing.
Oct 7, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
39h08 75u05 46h15
Oct 10, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50y,75u,50o,57o,47i,74l,35t,3o,25o,30o, 74-safety edge phase 2
Nov 12, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain plumbing and / or appurtenances non hazardous. brocken toilet in apt 2c. remedy: maintian plumbing and or apputenances.
Oct 28, 1996 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08v,18m,22de,25l,30o,36t,33l,52l,73# 18- cover 6th fl. 73- perform 5 year test, properly tag divice and file elv 3 form
Mar 17, 1992
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open - Electric
Power outage
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open - Electric
Power outage
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 23, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 25, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 25, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 25, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 25, 2026 · Apt 6D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 19, 2026 · Apt 6C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 19, 2026 · Apt 6C
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Door
May 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
May 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 8, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 8, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - General
Signage missing
May 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 14, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1928
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 44
- Building area
- 42,546 ft²
- Lot area
- 9,992 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2115 / 21
- Assessed value
- $2,798,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #113848, last renewed Oct 15, 2025.
Questions about 522 West 157 Street
Who owns 522 West 157 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is West 157th St LLC.
Does 522 West 157 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 180 housing violations at this property.
Is 522 West 157 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 30% of its 44 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 522 West 157 Street built?
City records list 1928 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 522 West 157 Street?
It has 44 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.