501 West 156 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02115-0040Map
Owner of record: 50 West 156 Street H D F C
501 West 156 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 32 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 50 West 156 Street H D F C. HPD has recorded 265 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 27 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 265
- DOB violations
- 35
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 110
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 · 265
- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 62, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2026 · Apt 62
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 62, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 1, 2026 · Apt 62
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 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 21
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 21
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 21
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 21
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 21
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 21
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at building entrance door , 1st story
Jun 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash counter balance at west 1 window at upper intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide security in the event of a power failure by means of an accepatable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at building entrance door , 1st story
Jun 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace the broken or defective missing water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 12, 2025 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at all plumbing fixtures in the bathroom located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 12, 2025 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace the broken or defective missing wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 12, 2025 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at all plumbing fixtures in the bathroom located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 12, 2025 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub flooring in the bathroom located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 12, 2025 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor joist in the bathroom located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 12, 2025 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 62, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 12, 2025 · Apt 62
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 62, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 12, 2025 · Apt 62
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 12, 2025 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 12, 2025 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical bx cable wires at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 12, 2025 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at hanging electrical ceiling light fixtures in the bathroom located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 12, 2025 · Apt 43
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 22, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 22
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door frame in the bathroom located at apt 22, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 22
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 22, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 22
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 22, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 10, 2024 · Apt 22
Open — Nov sent out - 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 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective missinng latch at vestibule door , 1st story
Jan 29, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories, all balconies and all componets at center court stack
Jan 13, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 64, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 64
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 61, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 61
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 26, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 26
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 3rd from bottom up 3rd story at center court stack
Jan 13, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing. in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 22
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, in the entrance located at apt 54, 5th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 54
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing. in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 22
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing. in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 41
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing. in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 41
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 54, 5th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing. in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing. in the entire apartment located at apt 62, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 62
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at second stack from north at building west fire escape all stories troughout
Jan 6, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at first stack from north at building west fire escape all stories troughout
Jan 6, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to west yard at boiler room
Jan 6, 2024
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, in the entrance located at apt 62, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 62
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 54, 5th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jan 6, 2024 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, at bulkhead door leading to the roof,
Jan 6, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 35
- Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Dec 1, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2024
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 3, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 28, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 28, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 28, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 28, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - 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
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. i observed in basement/cellar of restaurant a cracked waste pipe. waste piping has electric tape around various parts. in restaurant on ground level commer
Apr 5, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit.at time of inspection in observed new gas valve installed on gas piping.old and new piping in cooking area of restaurant/commercial kitchen.rem:obtain permit.
Apr 5, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.i observed in basement/cellar of restaurant a crack in waste piping.waste piping has electric tae around various parts.in restaurant on ground level commerc
Apr 5, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit. at time of inspection i observed new gas valvesinstalled on gas piping. old and new piping installed in cooking area of restaurant/commercial kitchen. remedy: obtain permit
Apr 5, 2017
Resolve - Class - 3
Work w/o permit.work noted:removed & replaced tub w/ jacuzzi in apt 43.rem:obtain permit.
Sep 21, 2011 · Penalty $200
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 62
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 62
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 21
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 13, 2025 · Apt 21
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 5, 2025 · Apt 62
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 5, 2025 · Apt 43
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 22
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 22
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 4, 2024 · Apt 22
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 20, 2023 · Apt 53
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 8, 2022 · Apt 43
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 14, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 14, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 20, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 6, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 8, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 8, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 5, 2022 · Apt 26
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 27, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 2, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 6, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 6, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 6, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Oct 10, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 21, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 26, 2018 · Apt 42
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 26, 2018 · Apt 42
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 11, 2018 · Apt 62
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 11, 2018 · Apt 62
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 11, 2018 · Apt 62
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 11, 2018 · Apt 62
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 11, 2018 · Apt 62
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 16, 2018 · Apt 62
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 16, 2018 · Apt 62
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 16, 2018 · Apt 62
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 16, 2018 · Apt 62
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | $300,000 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
| Mar 5, 2026 | $375,000 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $305,000 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 32
- Building area
- 30,134 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,615 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2115 / 40
- Assessed value
- $1,251,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #102841, last renewed Nov 6, 2025.
Questions about 501 West 156 Street
Who owns 501 West 156 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 50 West 156 Street H D F C.
Does 501 West 156 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 265 housing violations at this property.
Is 501 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 501 West 156 Street built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 501 West 156 Street?
It has 32 residential units and 35 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.