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535 West 156 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02115-0053Map

Owner of record: West 156th Street Housing Development Fu Nd Corpora

535 West 156 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1907 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is West 156th Street Housing Development Fu Nd Corpora. HPD has recorded 72 housing violations here, most recently on September 5, 2025. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
72
DOB violations
9
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
51

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Sep 5, 2025

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
4
About 20% of the building's 20 apartments

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 · 72

  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 51, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 51, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 31, 3rd story

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 31

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Sep 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage bags at fire passage way

    Sep 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 3, 2021 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gaskets around refrigerator doors in the kitchen located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 3, 2021 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 15, 2019 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 15, 2019 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 missing at public hall

    Oct 24, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall 4th story hall at public hall

    Oct 24, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department bulkhead ceiling at public hall

    Oct 24, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling at bulkhead at public hall

    Oct 24, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 missing at public hall

    Oct 15, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall at public hall

    Oct 15, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 5 story balcony at building front

    May 23, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective air valve at west radiator in the 2nd room from north located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation south riser in the bathroom located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall, east wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx. 1 sq.ft. on tiles around bathtub. in the bathroom located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 24

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall and west wall. in the foyer located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall, west wall and ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly secure the loose escutcheon plate at north riser in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the entrance located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 24

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material. yard

    Aug 11, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 (no sign posted) at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 11, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Aug 11, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard

    Aug 11, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum of 130 degrees (found hot water to be 139 degrees) in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 11, 2017 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum of 130 degrees (found hot water to be 139 degrees) in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 11, 2017 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum of 130 degrees (found hot water to be 139 degrees) in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 11, 2017 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 11, 2017 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Aug 11, 2017 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiiling in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 11, 2017 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Aug 11, 2017 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors to the apartment in the entrance located at apt 41, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 11, 2017 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective oven door in the kitchen located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation riser pipe in the bathroom located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Sep 26, 2016 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 9

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 25, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 25, 2020

    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
  • 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

    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

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit i observed sprinkler system was in installed in basement in the laundry room and no sprinkler permit is on file work was done 100 percent, obtain permit

    Aug 31, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner i observed in the basement lack support on the sprinkler system in laundry room. also vent for gas dryers is going through window, repair and/replace

    Aug 31, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 18, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 24, 2022 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 29, 2019 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 29, 2019 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 29, 2019 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 29, 2019 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 24

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 3, 2015 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 3, 2015 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 30, 2015 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 30, 2015 · Apt 31

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Oct 23, 2012 · Apt 31

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Oct 23, 2012 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 6, 2008 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 20, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 12, 2006 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 12, 2006 · Apt 41

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jul 12, 2006 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Jul 12, 2006 · Apt 41

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jul 12, 2006 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 11, 2005 · Apt 21

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jan 11, 2005 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 11, 2005 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 11, 2005 · Apt 21

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Jan 11, 2005 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 11, 2005 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jan 4, 2005 · Apt 43

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 28, 2004 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Oct 28, 2004 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 28, 2004 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 28, 2004 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Feb 11, 2004 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 11, 2004 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 19, 2003 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 31, 2003 · Apt 51

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Oct 31, 2003 · Apt 51

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Oct 31, 2003 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 31, 2003 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 31, 2003 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 31, 2003 · Apt 43

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 31, 2003 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 31, 2003 · Apt 43

    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 (C6)
Year built
1907
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
13,280 ft²
Lot area
3,922 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2115 / 53
Assessed value
$564,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #125338, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.

Questions about 535 West 156 Street

Who owns 535 West 156 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is West 156th Street Housing Development Fu Nd Corpora.

Does 535 West 156 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 72 housing violations at this property.

Is 535 West 156 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 20% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 535 West 156 Street built?

City records list 1907 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 535 West 156 Street?

It has 20 residential units.

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