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515 West 156 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02115-0044Map

Owner of record: Rh 515 West 156 Street LLC

515 West 156 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 30 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Rh 515 West 156 Street LLC. HPD has recorded 274 housing violations here, most recently on March 5, 2026. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
274
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
765

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 5, 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
20
About 67% of the building's 30 apartments
Up from 15 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 · 274

  • C

    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 window frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt apt6, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 5, 2026 · Apt APT6

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

    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 window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt apt6, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 5, 2026 · Apt APT6

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

    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 north at east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt apt6, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 5, 2026 · Apt APT6

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

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st riser from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt apt6, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 5, 2026 · Apt APT6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt apt6, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 5, 2026 · Apt APT6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt apt6, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 5, 2026 · Apt APT6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt apt6, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 5, 2026 · Apt APT6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt apt6, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 5, 2026 · Apt APT6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). 1st door from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the foyer located at apt apt6, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 5, 2026 · Apt APT6

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

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt apt6, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 5, 2026 · Apt APT6

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

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq fts at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq fts at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south original violation 18560575 issued 09-jan-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 41

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

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30 sq ft at all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st riser from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 34

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 34

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 34

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 1st room from north at east located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at cellar

    Sep 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color cieling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 42

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a key operated lock installed at the door to the room with fire escape window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 43

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 33

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a key operated lock installed at the door with fire escape window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 33

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 42

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at cellar

    Sep 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18183160 issued 24-aug-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling north and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18183159 issued 24-aug-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at riser ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 23

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling north and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18183163 issued 24-aug-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 18183162 issued 24-aug-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at riser ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 24, 2025 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 5th story

    Apr 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls at bulkhead at public hall, 5th story

    Apr 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls at bulkhead at public hall, 5th story

    Apr 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the bulkhead hinge in the public hall stairs located at public parts, 5th story

    Mar 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 45, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 45

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 25, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 25

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 sq ft at north wall, south wall and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 34, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 34

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 11, 2008

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to building dept records. responding to complaint regarding fatality at property observed (4) class 'b' (sro) units at cellar of property located approx 30'-0" east from legal superintendents

    Dec 3, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted:approx 1'x1' section of ceiling (plaster) is cracked and bulging in bedroom,apart ment #6 1st flr. rmdy: repair all defects.maintain building.

    Mar 9, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg. noted: found storage of construction demolition debris including wood framing & sheet rock in excess of 20 cubic yards in rear yard. remedy: remove debris forthwith. maintain bldg.

    Jan 16, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio #34689395h for work w/o permit @ cellar built (1)class"a" apt no record of correction.remedy:comply w/comm's order & obtain permit.

    Jan 12, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Fail to file cert of correction for vio #34689395h. remedy:file certifof correction.

    Jan 12, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. noted: work being performed at exp #1 from suspended scaffold,sidewalk shed in place does not extend past edge of work/scaffold

    Aug 22, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    No record of daily inspection of suspended scaffold performed by authorized person at site. noted: full inspection completed with building super. no records are available for inspection/review. remedy: maintain

    Aug 22, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with an order of the commissioner's to obtain permits for violation 34689395h issued from creating an apt in the west side of cellar. rem: comply with commissioner's order.

    Aug 21, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/an order of the comm's to obtain permits erectiins an apt in the westside part of the bsmt as per #34689395h remedy:obtain necessary dob permits

    Mar 13, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. noted: in basement apt on westerly side of bldg erected 2x3 wood frame walls w/ sheetrock installed door w/ lock creatingwindow less room used as bedroom. discontinue use illegal bedroom

    Aug 11, 2008

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Mar 5, 2026 · Apt APT6

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 5, 2026 · Apt APT6

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 5, 2026 · Apt APT6

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 5, 2026 · Apt APT6

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 10, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 9, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 27, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Line of travel

    Line of travel

    Mar 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Line of travel

    Line of travel

    Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 45

    Close
  • Line of travel

    Line of travel

    Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Line of travel

    Line of travel

    Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Line of travel

    Line of travel

    Mar 20, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 14, 2025 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 13, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 18, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 18, 2024 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 18, 2024 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 1, 2024 · Apt 55

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 24, 2024 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 13, 2024 · Apt 54

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 13, 2024 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 13, 2024 · Apt 54

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 13, 2024 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 13, 2024 · Apt 54

    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
1925
Floors
5
Residential units
30
Building area
24,795 ft²
Lot area
7,494 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2115 / 44
Assessed value
$1,284,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #125198, last renewed Jun 18, 2025.

Questions about 515 West 156 Street

Who owns 515 West 156 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rh 515 West 156 Street LLC.

Does 515 West 156 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 274 housing violations at this property.

Is 515 West 156 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 67% of its 30 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 515 West 156 Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 515 West 156 Street?

It has 30 residential units.

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