542 West 159 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02117-0014Map
Owner of record: Cloth Scattered Sites Housing Developmen T Fundcorp
542 West 159 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1913 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Cloth Scattered Sites Housing Developmen T Fundcorp. HPD has recorded 141 housing violations here, most recently on April 12, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 141
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 94
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 · 141
- BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective silicone caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 12, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story
Apr 12, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story
Apr 12, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 27, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 1st story
Aug 25, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of christmas lights running down stairs at building front at fire escape, 3rd story
Aug 25, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refridgerator with attached doors at public hall, 2nd story
Feb 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles north wall at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft of visible mold at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceilng and walls in the private hallway located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at lower refridgerator door in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door to roof from bulkhead at public hall stairs, 5th story
Mar 15, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 15, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 15, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain glaze finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Mar 15, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at lower refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the ... at air passageway
Dec 26, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective push bar at metal gate at east at fire passage way
Dec 26, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a hand rail at north wall at stairs leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story
Dec 26, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at bulkhead ceiling , 5th story
Dec 18, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at bulkhead ceiling , 5th story
Dec 18, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts # 1a 1st apartment from east at 1st story (vacate # 242043)
Oct 25, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner at 3rd story balcony at rear yard fire escape
Oct 17, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold items at 4th story balcony at rear yard fire escape
Oct 17, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper and lower sash window at public hall stairs, 5th story
Oct 17, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door hinges leading to roof , 5th story
Oct 17, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective skylight over public hall stair , 5th story
Oct 17, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper sash window in the 4th room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east and north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door to east yard at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 1, 2023 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover plate in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutheon plate around shower head and faucet at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door entrance in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 2, 2022 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - 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
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 8, 2026 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 28, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 28, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 10, 2023 · Apt 5C
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 10, 2023 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 10, 2023 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 10, 2023 · Apt 5C
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 10, 2023 · Apt 5C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 21, 2023 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 21, 2023 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 17, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 12, 2022 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 5C
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 5C
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 5C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 5C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 5C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 5C
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 2, 2022 · Apt 5C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 2, 2022 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 2, 2022 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 30, 2022 · Apt 5C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 30, 2022 · Apt 5C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 5, 2020 · Apt 3C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 1, 2020 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 5C
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 5C
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 5C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 5C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 1, 2020 · Apt 5C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 20, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 20, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 20, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 20, 2019 · Apt 1A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1913
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 15
- Building area
- 12,465 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,747 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2117 / 14
- Assessed value
- $634,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #105422, last renewed Oct 9, 2025.
Questions about 542 West 159 Street
Who owns 542 West 159 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cloth Scattered Sites Housing Developmen T Fundcorp.
Does 542 West 159 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 141 housing violations at this property.
Is 542 West 159 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 15 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 542 West 159 Street built?
City records list 1913 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 542 West 159 Street?
It has 15 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.