540 West 159 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02117-0016Map
Owner of record: 513 West 159 Housing Development Fund Co Rporation
540 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 513 West 159 Housing Development Fund Co Rporation. HPD has recorded 126 housing violations here, most recently on February 20, 2026. 35 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 126
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 117
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 · 126
- 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
Feb 20, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet doors at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south original violation 18568724 issued 13-jan-26 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper cabinet at wash/basin in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at upper window sash at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, east and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit closet door at north wall in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at fire door leading to south yard at public hall, 1st story
Oct 2, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st private hallway from north, the 4th room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 19, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floors in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective lower wooden cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak around window at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit closet door at south in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Dec 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color unkeyed plaster at ceiling approximately 16 sq ft in the 5th room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 4B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 4B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at washbasin wasteline in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from north, the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom station from building entrance to panel at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Refit upper window sash in the 5th room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket seal at refrigerator and freezer doors in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood entrance door in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 16, 2024 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- 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
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Cabinet
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close
Show 40 more ↓
- Door/window
Door
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 8, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 29, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 28, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 28, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 21, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 21, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 13, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 9, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 9, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 5, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 3, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 2, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 2, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 2, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 4B
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 / 16
- Assessed value
- $528,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #130927, last renewed Oct 9, 2025.
Questions about 540 West 159 Street
Who owns 540 West 159 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 513 West 159 Housing Development Fund Co Rporation.
Does 540 West 159 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 126 housing violations at this property.
Is 540 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 540 West 159 Street built?
City records list 1913 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 540 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.