517 West 157 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02116-0047Map
Owner of record: Luacaw Brownstones L.p.
517 West 157 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Luacaw Brownstones L.p.. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2025. 1 of the 37 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 4 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.
- HPD violations
- 37
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 45
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 · 37
- CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at west wall public hall , 1st story
May 8, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 18, 2024 · Apt C3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Nov 18, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 18, 2024 · Apt C3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 18, 2024 · Apt C3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective building buzzer intercom system at building front to panel on east wall in the private hallway located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 2, 2024 · Apt C3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket to refrigator door in the kitchen located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 2, 2024 · Apt C3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the sink in the kitchen located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 2, 2024 · Apt C3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 2, 2024 · Apt C3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 2, 2024 · Apt C3
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 2, 2024 · Apt C3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 2, 2024 · Apt C3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 4th room from north located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 2, 2024 · Apt C3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in in wash basin in the bathroom located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 2, 2024 · Apt C3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 2, 2024 · Apt C3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of vermin ants in the entire apartment located at apt c3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 2, 2024 · Apt C3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective radiator at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt cb, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 14, 2023 · Apt CB
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt cb, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 14, 2023 · Apt CB
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt cb, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 14, 2023 · Apt CB
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water leaking from baseboard radiator in the 2nd room from north located at apt cb, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 31, 2023 · Apt CB
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt cb, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 31, 2023 · Apt CB
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt cb, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 31, 2023 · Apt CB
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the 1st entrance from north located at bsmt-apt cb, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Jul 3, 2022 · Apt CB
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt cb, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north
Jul 3, 2022 · Apt CB
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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin, in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt cb
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt CB
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercommunication system located at bsmt-apt cb
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt CB
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall, in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt cb
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt CB
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at south wall in closet approx. 12 sq.ft. in the 1st room from east located at bsmt-apt cb
Nov 3, 2021 · Apt CB
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at front of bulding at basement front of apt cb
Jul 13, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and south wall in front of apt cb
Jul 13, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt cb
Jul 13, 2021 · Apt CB
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system at east wall in the foyer located at bsmt-apt cb
Jul 13, 2021 · Apt CB
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt cb
Jul 13, 2021 · Apt CB
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 - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt cb
Oct 2, 2015 · Apt CB
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock in the entrance located at apt c1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 29, 2009 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 12
- 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 - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 2, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
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 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
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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
Entire building
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 51
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt CB
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt CB
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 17, 2025 · Apt CB
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt C1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 14, 2025 · Apt C1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 6, 2025 · Apt CB
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Feb 17, 2025 · Apt CB
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2024 · Apt C3
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt C3
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt C3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt C3
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 16, 2024 · Apt C3
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 16, 2024 · Apt C3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 16, 2024 · Apt C3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 16, 2024 · Apt C3
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 12, 2024 · Apt CB
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 12, 2024 · Apt CB
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 12, 2024 · Apt CB
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt CB
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt C3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt C3
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt C3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 13, 2023 · Apt CB
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 20, 2023 · Apt CB
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 13, 2022 · Apt CB
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 13, 2022 · Apt CB
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 13, 2022 · Apt CB
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2022 · Apt CB
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 10, 2022 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 28, 2021 · Apt CB
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Oct 28, 2021 · Apt CB
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 28, 2021 · Apt CB
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 28, 2021 · Apt CB
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 28, 2021 · Apt CB
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 20, 2021 · Apt CB
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 23, 2015 · Apt CB
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 23, 2015 · Apt CB
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 23, 2015 · Apt CB
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 23, 2015 · Apt CB
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2015 · Apt CB
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 8, 2015 · Apt CB
Close - General
Doors
Mar 18, 2009 · Apt C1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,022 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,599 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2116 / 47
- Assessed value
- $243,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #132537, last renewed Oct 9, 2025.
Questions about 517 West 157 Street
Who owns 517 West 157 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Luacaw Brownstones L.p..
Does 517 West 157 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.
Is 517 West 157 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 4 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 100% of its 4 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 517 West 157 Street built?
City records list 1900 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 517 West 157 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.