531 West 156 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02115-0051Map
Owner of record: Eth Nep L.p.
531 West 156 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1907 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Eth Nep L.p.. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on December 19, 2024. 3 of the 21 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 21
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 14
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 · 21
- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of chain and padlock at gate leading from fire passage way from street
Dec 19, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east and west walls at public hall stairs, 5th story
Nov 23, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east and west walls at public hall stairs, 5th story
Nov 23, 2022
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 21, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 21, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 21, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 23, 2016 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint southwest and east walls north room 3 sty northeast apt 2c layne no phone er1. located at apt 2c
Feb 16, 1990 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint 2 room from north east and south walls 3 sty northeast apt 2-c ms layne no phone er1. located at apt 2-c
Feb 16, 1990 · Apt 2-C
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint private hall east and south wall 3 sty northeast apt 2-c layne no phone er1. located at apt 2-c
Feb 16, 1990 · Apt 2-C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint north wall kitchen 3 sty northeast apt 2-c layne no phone. located at apt 2-c
Feb 16, 1990 · Apt 2-C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint east and west walls south room 3 sty northeast apt 2-c layneno phone er1. located at apt 2-c
Feb 16, 1990 · Apt 2-C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint steam riser pipe bathroom 3 sty northeast apt 2-c layne no phone er1. located at apt 2-c
Feb 16, 1990 · Apt 2-C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint kitchen ceiling and walls 2 sty northeast apt 2c lane 362 9247 er1. , section '' ''
Jan 6, 1990 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint bathroom ceiling and walls 2 sty northeast apt 2c lane 362 9247 er1. , section '' ''
Jan 6, 1990 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint northeast room ceiling and walls 2 sty northeast apt 2c er1. , section '' ''
Jan 6, 1990 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint north room ceiling & walls 2 sty northeast apt 2c lane 362 9247 er1. , section '' ''
Jan 6, 1990 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint center room ceiling & walls 2 sty northeast apt 2c lane 362 9247 er1. , section '' ''
Jan 6, 1990 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint walls and ceiling private hall 2 sty northeast apt 2c lane 362 9247 er1. , section '' ''
Jan 6, 1990 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling and walls 3 sty southeast apt 3c throughout jackson no phone er1. located at apt 3c
Dec 29, 1988 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 14
- 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
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
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 - 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 1, 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
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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
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, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 15, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2019 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2018 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 23, 2018 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2016 · Apt 5A
Close - General
Mailbox
Feb 8, 2012 · Apt 5C
Close - Construction
Roof
Sep 9, 2007 · Apt 3E
Close - General
Fire-escape
Sep 9, 2007 · Apt 3E
Close - Electric
Lighting
Sep 9, 2007 · Apt 3E
Close
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- General
Doors
Sep 9, 2007 · Apt 3E
Close - General
Floor
Sep 9, 2007 · Apt 3E
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 9, 2007 · Apt 3E
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 9, 2007 · Apt 3E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1907
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 15
- Building area
- 13,280 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,922 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2115 / 51
- Assessed value
- $584,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #109016, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.
Questions about 531 West 156 Street
Who owns 531 West 156 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Eth Nep L.p..
Does 531 West 156 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.
Is 531 West 156 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 15 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 531 West 156 Street built?
City records list 1907 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 531 West 156 Street?
It has 15 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.