532 West 159 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02117-0020Map
Owner of record: 532 W 159th St Owner LLC
532 West 159 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1913 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 532 W 159th St Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 436 housing violations here, most recently on August 30, 2026. 34 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 19 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 436
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 1,026
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 · 436
- 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 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection drain pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 3C
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 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 30, 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 east at south
Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system in the entrance located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective 1st tread from bottom up at the intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 4th story
Jun 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 2, 2026 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective roof covering throughout the entire roof
Jun 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 13, 2026 · Apt 3D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room at basement
Mar 9, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Mar 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and east and west walls. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster with fire rated material at the ceiling and east and west walls. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jan 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building entrance door hinges , 1st story
Jan 19, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mailboxes at public hall, 1st story
Jan 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at the building entrance door , 1st story
Jan 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Jan 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Dec 15, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt 1A
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 1A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Jul 30, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 30, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Refit lower sash 2nd window at north in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 30, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 30, 2024 · Apt 1D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 30, 2024 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 30, 2024 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 30, 2024 · Apt 1D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water 153 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 5, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles floor at intermediate landing between 1st and 2nd story at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of defective gate at fire escape window at north in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub floor in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles floor in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degres at fixture in the kitchen in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of bed blocking fire escape window in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 8, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 12
- Plumbing none
The department of buildings intends to revoke all plumbing approvals & permits under laa#100008288 due to suspension of license.stop all wor work immediately except to make site safe
Jul 21, 2017
Dob violation - active - Plumbing none
The department of buildings intends to revoke all plumbing approvals & permits under laa#100008288 due to suspension of license.stop all wor work immediately except to make site safe
Jul 21, 2017
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
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
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Sep 1, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 5D
Open - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 5D
Open - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 5D
Open - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 5D
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open - Plumbing
Radiator
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 5D
Open - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 27, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 1, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt BUILDI
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | $500 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 20 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1913
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 9,685 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,498 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2117 / 20
- Assessed value
- $620,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #132406, last renewed May 1, 2026.
Questions about 532 West 159 Street
Who owns 532 West 159 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 532 W 159th St Owner LLC.
Does 532 West 159 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 436 housing violations at this property.
Is 532 West 159 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 19 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 95% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 532 West 159 Street built?
City records list 1913 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 532 West 159 Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.