523 West 157 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02116-0050Map
Owner of record: 523 West 157th., LLC
523 West 157 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 22 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 523 West 157th., LLC. HPD has recorded 111 housing violations here, most recently on May 23, 2026. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 21 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 111
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 90
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
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 · 111
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door to west yard at public hall, 1st story
May 23, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 16, 2026 · Apt 3D
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 16, 2026
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance , 1st story
May 16, 2026
Open — Not complied with - 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 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story
Apr 12, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell and buzzer return system at building front to intercom system in the private hallway located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 5B
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents (rats) at front areaway
Jan 13, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at building entrance
Jan 13, 2025
Open — Not complied with
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- 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.
Mar 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 2, 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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 9, 2021 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story
Dec 2, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Sep 6, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2020 · Apt 3B
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2020 · Apt 3B
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen , the 1st room from north at east, the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2020 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from south at west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2020 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, west wall, east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2020 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at west wall, baseboard at east wall in the foyer located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2020 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2020 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2020 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2020 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2020 · Apt 3B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story
Jan 15, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 2nd room from north at east, the kitchen , the 1st room from north at west, the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 15, 2019 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 1st room from north at west, the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from south at west wall door frame in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) baseboard at east wall, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame in the 4th room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department .. 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st door from south at west wall, 1st closet from south at west wall door in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation .. 1st riser from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color .. ceiling, east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color .. east wall, south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation .. 1st riser from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation , 1st riser from east at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation , 1st riser from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department , 1st door from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ,, north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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; located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 5, 2019 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 20, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
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 · 4
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or bldg dept records."i-cards" two illegal apartment class "a" @ basement.atp b-2 @ north & apt b-3 @ east.rem:discontinue illegal use or amend cofo
Sep 20, 2010
Resolve - Hazardous
3a,b,41c,32a,50a,51,50b. 50a) no unsulation or caseing covering boiler. 50b) carbon monoxide 10ppm. 51) sealed boiler is a mercer boiler
Sep 12, 2003 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records basement occupied by three apartment remedy discontinue illegal use and restore to prior legal condition.
Feb 19, 1998 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted construction of interior partitions in basement at various locations thereby making apartments. remedy restore to prior legal condition or obtain permits if feasible.
Feb 19, 1998 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Complaints
- General
Cooking gas
May 12, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 13D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 5D
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 8, 2025 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 2, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 12, 2023 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2020 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 27, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 11, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 20, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 20, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 11, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 5, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 5, 2020 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 24, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 24, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 24, 2020 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 16, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 16, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 16, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Dec 16, 2019 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 3, 2019 · Apt 1C
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
May 21, 2019 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Radiator
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 1C
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 1C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 1C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 9, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2015 · Apt 3A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 22
- Building area
- 18,160 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,996 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2116 / 50
- Assessed value
- $595,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #129209, last renewed Jun 17, 2025.
Questions about 523 West 157 Street
Who owns 523 West 157 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 523 West 157th., LLC.
Does 523 West 157 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 111 housing violations at this property.
Is 523 West 157 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 21 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 95% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 523 West 157 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 523 West 157 Street?
It has 22 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.