521 West 156 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02115-0047Map
Owner of record: 521 W 156 LLC
521 West 156 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 46 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 521 W 156 LLC. HPD has recorded 687 housing violations here, most recently on October 13, 2026. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 28 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 687
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 2,461
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 687
- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 4A
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 4a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 4A
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 4b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 11, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less then 10 sq ft of mold on west wall, east wall, and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 27, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 27, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Refit the door in the 5th room from north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 27, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the heat riser at west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 27, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the wood. floor in the private hallway located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 27, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 27, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator shut-off valve missing at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 27, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing the entry door in the 1st room from north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 27, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wooden base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 27, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective 2nd closet door from south at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 27, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective 1st closet door from south at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 27, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 27, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell and return buzzer system from building front entrance door to the private hallway east wall at apartment # 4d, 4th stoy , w2 in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 27, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixtures at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 27, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 27, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 27, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 27, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 27, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 27, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective the door and door frame in the entrance located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 27, 2026 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3C
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 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the private hallway located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door at entrance in the 4th room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper cabinet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper cabinet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilings in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper cabinet at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze finish by method of reglazing the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 13, 2026 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 12, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 30, 2026 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash 2nd window at south in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all components at all story balcony fire escape at building front
Sep 18, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation iron fence at building front yard
Sep 18, 2025
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.
Jun 12, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 7, 2025 · Apt 4B
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 4b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 7, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 7, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 19
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work w/out permit
Jan 13, 2008
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
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- 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
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 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
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, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 2
Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 10000028743y0001 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report fo
Dec 16, 2024
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file required annual boiler inspection reports for low-pressure boiler 10000028743y0002 in accordance with the rules of the department. 1rcny 103-01(d)(1) requires that an annual inspection report fo
Dec 16, 2024
Resolve - Class - 3
Work without a permit. noted: upon inspection of apt 1c observed an erected partition wall approximately 8 feet wide by 10 feet high located in the kitchen area. erecting partition wall has created an additiona
Jun 1, 2018
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner at time of inspection observed at the exterior east side of the bldg drain hole from roof into leader has approx.18"gap between th drain hole and the leader.rem
Nov 14, 2017 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall(s) & or appurtenances.defects noted:bldg found w/broken defective loose piece of metal cornice @ right hand side of bldg above 5th story in danger of falling into bldgs fr
Sep 1, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a cert of correction. noted: respondent failed to comply w/the commissioner's order to correct the violating conditions and file a cert of correction w/the
Sep 1, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. at first exp cornice at right hand side is partially detached as it returns to bldgface. coping appears deteriorated. mitre joint is open allowing driven
Feb 25, 2009 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg noted:at roof level 1)bulkhead door doesnot close 2) missing pane of glass from skylite 3)defective chimney & chimney caps 4) roof drain clogged & leader missing at bottom (court yard)
Jan 14, 2008 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Stop all work entire bldg under renovation on all flrs approx 15 apts being renovated as well as public hallway there is plumbing electricaland structural work being done partitions being changed and sheetrock
Jan 13, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o permit in apt 2b partial interior demo has taken place w/removal of partition & wood lath.remedy:stop all work obtain permit
Sep 18, 2006
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Workk w/o a permit in apt 4b partial interior demo has taken place w/removal of wood lath.remedy:stop all work obtain permit
Sep 18, 2006
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 21, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 15, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 5, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 23, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 23, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 23, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Door/window
Door
May 23, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
May 23, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 23, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Safety
Fire escape
May 23, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 23, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 23, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 23, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 23, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 46
- Building area
- 19,740 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,996 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2115 / 47
- Assessed value
- $1,264,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #123601, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.
Questions about 521 West 156 Street
Who owns 521 West 156 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 521 W 156 LLC.
Does 521 West 156 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 687 housing violations at this property.
Is 521 West 156 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 28 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 61% of its 46 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 521 West 156 Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 521 West 156 Street?
It has 46 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.