536 West 159 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02117-0018Map
Owner of record: 536 & 538 W 159th St Owner LLC
536 West 159 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1913 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 536 & 538 W 159th St Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 211 housing violations here, most recently on August 18, 2026. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 211
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 556
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 · 211
- ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at cold water riser pipe in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood subfloor in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
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 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
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 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood subfloor in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Jun 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Jun 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
May 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 24, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 24, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at riser in the 5th room from north located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing shut off valve at radiator in the 5th room from north located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at 1st window from south at west in the 5th room from north located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing shut off valve at radiator in the 1st room from north located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at riser in the 1st room from north located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at riser in the 5th room from north located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at riser in the 1st room from north located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 5th room from north located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 8
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective closer arm at building entrance door
May 31, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 9, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 16, 2024 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 16, 2024 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide written notice to the tenants at least twenty-four hours prior to essential service interruption by posting a notice in a prominent place within the public part of the building and on each floor of such building, where an owner must make a repair that may result in an interruption of essential services such as utilities(heat, hot water, gas, electricity, or elevator) that is expected to continue for more than two hours. sample notice available at www.nyc.gov/hpd or as provided in this notice of violation. missing
May 16, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 16, 2024 · Apt 9
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical outlet at north wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2024 · Apt 10
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 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2024 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2024 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation riser at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2024 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2024 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective inoperable hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2024 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2024 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2024 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective digital intercom system from building entrance to tenant phone in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2024 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2024 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 3, 2024 · Apt 10
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead
Apr 15, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at electrical fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead
Apr 15, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 7
- Plumbing none
The department of buildings intends to revoke all plumbing work under permit# 123235409 due to master plumber license suspended lmp# 2084 . stop all plumbing work under above mentioned permit and obtain a new master plumber to supersede the plumbing permit.
Mar 18, 2019
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
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Mar 18, 1994
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
Entire building
Oct 10, 2026 · Apt 5
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 9, 2026 · Apt 5
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 8, 2026 · Apt 5
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt 5
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 6, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 29, 2026 · Apt APT2
Open - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 29, 2026 · Apt APT2
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 1
Close
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- Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 10
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 20, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 24, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 24, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 24, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
May 21, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Electric
No lighting
May 21, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 21, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 17, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 7, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 21, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 16, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2025 | $500 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 10 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1913
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 9,685 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,498 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2117 / 18
- Assessed value
- $390,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #130611, last renewed May 1, 2026.
Questions about 536 West 159 Street
Who owns 536 West 159 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 536 & 538 W 159th St Owner LLC.
Does 536 West 159 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 211 housing violations at this property.
Is 536 West 159 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 536 West 159 Street built?
City records list 1913 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 536 West 159 Street?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.