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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

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 23, 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
21
About 95% of the building's 22 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 · 111

  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents (rats) at front areaway

    Jan 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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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  • 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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    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 = 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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 2, 2020

    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

    Sep 6, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 = 3; located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 23, 2020 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 15, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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; in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 19, 2019 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.