534 West 159 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02117-0019Map
Owner of record: 534 W 159th St Owner LLC
534 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 534 W 159th St Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 528 housing violations here, most recently on July 13, 2026. 24 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 19 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 528
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 928
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 · 528
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 28, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 28, 2026 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Jun 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 28, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at rats at all yards
Dec 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at front yard
Dec 6, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 3A
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 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 3A
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 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sash window spring balance at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 26, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 26, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 26, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Oct 26, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 26, 2025 · Apt 5D
Closed — Violation closed - 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 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 3A
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 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 2B
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 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 2B
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 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance (lower sash) guilotein effect at fire escape window in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder north exterior wall at fire escape
Aug 25, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 16, 2024 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots 3rd story balcony building front at north at fire escape
Sep 9, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots 2nd story balcony building front at north at fire escape
Sep 9, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2024 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe cold water supply pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 3, 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 east at south
Aug 3, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 3, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 3, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 3, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Jul 25, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing device
Jul 25, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder shoe at bottom of the drop ladder tack welded ( use appropriate nuts and bolts ) at fire escape building front
Jul 25, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel by finish reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective missing ceramic floor tiles around steam heating riser in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective device in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 8
- 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
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
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
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 · 3
- Class - 1
An unlawful act.failure to comply w/an order of the comm.failure to correct and certify summ/#35274503h.is'd on 12/21/17 for performing electrical work w/o permit.rem:comply w/ec code/obtain permit.
Mar 23, 2018
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work without a permit. the entire apt. 5c & the entire building hallway, subfeeder, sub panel, branch circuits, wiring, receptacles outlets, switches, lighting fixtures. "not on file" rem: obtain per
Dec 21, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg. defects: apt 5d has uneven floor in bedroom, bathroom and kitchen and also broken tiles throughout the apartment. remedy; maintain building. make repairs as needed.
Oct 4, 2002 · Penalty $180
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 12, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Cabinet
May 28, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 28, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 4D
Open - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 4D
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 25, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Power outage
Oct 7, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 7, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 24, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Janitor/super
May 24, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 24, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 6, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 5, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 31, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 1, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | $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 / 19
- Assessed value
- $444,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #130610, last renewed May 1, 2026.
Questions about 534 West 159 Street
Who owns 534 West 159 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 534 W 159th St Owner LLC.
Does 534 West 159 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 528 housing violations at this property.
Is 534 West 159 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 19 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 534 West 159 Street built?
City records list 1913 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 534 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.