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551 West 157 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02116-0061Map

Owner of record: The 551 Housing Development Fund Company , INC.

551 West 157 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 31 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is The 551 Housing Development Fund Company , INC.. HPD has recorded 297 housing violations here, most recently on September 26, 2026. 32 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 30 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2020.

HPD violations
297
DOB violations
24
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
256

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 26, 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 2020
30
About 97% of the building's 31 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 · 297

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window at west in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window at north wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window at east in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of flies in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 41

    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 missing in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 41

    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 missing in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window at west in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window at west in the 2nd room from east located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection sink pipe waste line in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east and north walls in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft around the window at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window at west in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 26, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower and upper window sash counter balance at 1st and 2nd window in north east 1 room at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective windows in northwest 1 room windows at north and west walls. in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock at apartment entrance door in the entrance located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective sink in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sink base cabinet at south in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower and upper window sash counter balance at north wall. in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower and upper window sash counter balance at west. in the 2nd room from north located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower and upper window sash counter balance at north in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Jan 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Aug 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all storys all balcony rails and parts at building front at fire escape

    Aug 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cyinder key operated lock at gate obstructing egress at fire passageway stairs at south yard

    Jul 2, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 63, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 63

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story

    Jun 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the first riser pipe from north at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 14, 2025 · Apt 54

    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 located at apt 63, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 14, 2025 · Apt 63

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 63, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 14, 2025 · Apt 63

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 63, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jun 14, 2025 · Apt 63

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash/basin in the bathroom located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 7, 2025 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and flower pots at public hall, 5th story

    Jun 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective floor base cabinet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2025 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2025 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 7, 2025 · Apt 24

    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 = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2025 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2025 · Apt 21

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

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 7, 2025 · Apt 21

    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

DOB building violations · 24

  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 3, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst

    Nov 14, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 7, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test

    Oct 1, 2012

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2010 cat 1 insp/tst

    Aug 15, 2012

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 12, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 31, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 26, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 18, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p10247

    Apr 22, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p10247

    Nov 1, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p10247

    May 1, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p10247

    Apr 8, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 20, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Mar 8, 1996

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (11)bell button.(24)reshackle.(33)cover hand holds.(38)cover.(47) provide access to overhead.(51)repair car light (provide cover).(52) secure overhead ladder.(53)provide sump pump in pit, cover all elec box on top of car & shaft. fumigate pit, repair top of car light

    Jul 14, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 2

    Found safety valve was install horizontal. should be install upright position.

    Apr 28, 2020 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    64m07,08i10,59bb05,46m07,41b11. 64m07-rmdy provide and install in car 08i10-rmdy: damaged car floor door sill repair or replace; 59bb05- remdy perform and file test; 46m07-rmdy: provide inmotor room; 41b11

    Jan 13, 2019 · Penalty $310

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    85bb5/85perform a 5 year test and file

    Nov 19, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    34a/50a 50a)seal all holes above door.

    Nov 17, 2003 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    50y28h01i08x15i57z10i31d37u54u50u18q03o14m46l37r75u #01 ceased use of thsi device do to damaged stop se and water reaching limits in pit after repairs call (212) 3123-8732. #08 provide service to all floors #15

    Oct 31, 1997 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    03m,05#,08v,11q,13m,14m,17i,18q,21x,37r,38r,40l,49h,50j,73u,75t,74r.03m-handrails 05#-file application and obtain a permit 74r-running elevator under cease use order of 01/02/95 cease use until items 37r,38r,50

    Sep 29, 1995 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Ment.re to maintain defect is sagging and settlement of floors approximately 3 to 4 a f the center of apartment #25,26,35,36 sagging running north to south.remedy:make all necessary repairs to the satisfaction

    Apr 28, 1995 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    01x,03m,05#,08v,11q,13m,15m,17i,17m,18q,21x,28l,31m,33i,37r,38r,37q, 40l,49h. 03m-round rails . 05#-file application for replacement . 15m-floor#'s .31m- covers thru installation. 33i- walls and skylighyt.

    Jan 20, 1995 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    50y,50y,50j,26l,27l,30i,57z,58o,59o,60m,62m,73u,74l,75y.50j-moreline limits 26l-27l-top of shaft 74l-cover litting walls shile traveling. lease use until items 01x,37r,38r,50j and 74l are complied with.before

    Jan 20, 1995 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain:- noted:- sagging /settlement of floors, appox. 3"- 4", at the center of apartment # 25, 26, 35, 36 - sagging running north - south. remedy: make all necessary repairs to the satisfaction

    Mar 31, 1994 · Penalty $1,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
Show 40 more ↓
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 41

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 63

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2026 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 41

    Open
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 41

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 41

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 41

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 41

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 41

    Open
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 23, 2025 · Apt 41

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
1910
Floors
6
Residential units
31
Building area
32,598 ft²
Lot area
7,494 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2116 / 61
Assessed value
$1,354,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #107647, last renewed Sep 19, 2025.

Questions about 551 West 157 Street

Who owns 551 West 157 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The 551 Housing Development Fund Company , INC..

Does 551 West 157 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 297 housing violations at this property.

Is 551 West 157 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 30 rent-stabilized units here in 2020 (about 97% of its 31 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 551 West 157 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 551 West 157 Street?

It has 31 residential units.

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