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537 West 156 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02115-0054Map

Owner of record: Palace United Housing Development Fund C Orporation

537 West 156 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1916 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Palace United Housing Development Fund C Orporation. HPD has recorded 79 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 18 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
79
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
97

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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
3
About 15% 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 · 79

  • A

    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
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective at radiator shut-off valve in the 1st room from north located at apt 18, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 18, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 18, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 18, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 18, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ntercom system from building front to panel at west wall in the foyer located at apt 18, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 18

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 18, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 18

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at public hall

    Sep 5, 2025

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash/basin in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jan 5, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

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

    Jan 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Jan 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Jan 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Jan 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 14, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 5, 2024 · Apt 14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor .. at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 5, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 8

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 8

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 4, 2023 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Aug 4, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

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

    Aug 4, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 4, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 3, 2021 · Apt 16

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 16, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 15, 2019 · Apt 16

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

    Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway consisting of household furniture at east yard at fire passage way

    Jul 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.

    Jul 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Jul 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at bulkhead

    Jul 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at bulkhead ceiling and all walls

    Jul 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at bulkhead ceiling

    Jul 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 20, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 20, 2018 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 20, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 20, 2018 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; located at apt 20, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 20, 2018 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 20, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 20, 2018 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 = 4; in the entire apartment located at apt 20, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 24, 2018 · Apt 20

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Apr 24, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 29, 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
  • 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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Hazardous

    Failure to do adequate housekeeping during demolition operations. noted: demolition in progress in all apartment removing intend completely and storing the demolished debris in the apartment. location: 1st fl.

    Jun 9, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Cabinet

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 16

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 25, 2025 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Dec 25, 2025 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 25, 2025 · Apt 20

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 25, 2025 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 11, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 11, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 11, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 11, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 11, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 1, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 13, 2018 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 2, 2018 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 27, 2018 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 28, 2016 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 16, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 1, 2011 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 29, 2011 · Apt 17

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 24, 2009 · Apt 19

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 24, 2009 · Apt 19

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 24, 2009 · Apt 19

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Apr 24, 2009 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    Sep 22, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Sep 15, 2008 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 11, 2007 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 21, 2007 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 21, 2007 · Apt 19

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Aug 2, 2007 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Aug 2, 2007 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Aug 2, 2007 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 2, 2007 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 2, 2007 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    May 7, 2007 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 17, 2007 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 17, 2007 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 17, 2007 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 1, 2005 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 6

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 11, 2005 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Oct 23, 2005 · Apt 20

    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 (C4)
Year built
1916
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 / 54
Assessed value
$635,850
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #125339, last renewed Dec 29, 2025.

Questions about 537 West 156 Street

Who owns 537 West 156 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Palace United Housing Development Fund C Orporation.

Does 537 West 156 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 79 housing violations at this property.

Is 537 West 156 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 15% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 537 West 156 Street built?

City records list 1916 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 537 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.