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530 West 159 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02117-0021Map

Owner of record: 530 W 159th St Owner LLC

530 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 530 W 159th St Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 354 housing violations here, most recently on August 17, 2026. 28 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 12 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
354
DOB violations
12
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
979

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 17, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
12
About 100% of the building's 10 apartments
Up from 8 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 354

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entire apartment located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt 4W

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 5W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 5W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 5W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jul 28, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 5W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose upper wall cabinet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter top at sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Not complied with
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective sink base cabinet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at boiler room door at cellar

    Jun 6, 2026

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door in the entrance located at apt 5w, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 5W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the private hallway located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 5E

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 4W

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 2W

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    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 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 2W

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    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 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 2W

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2w, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 2W

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1re, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 1RE

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tilies in the kitchen located at apt 1re, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 1RE

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1re, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 1RE

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1re, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 1RE

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1re, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 1RE

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ....... in the bathroom located at apt 1re, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 1RE

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1re, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 29, 2026 · Apt 1RE

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    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

    May 16, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1re, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2026 · Apt 1RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1re, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2026 · Apt 1RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the kitchen located at apt 1re, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2026 · Apt 1RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective , missing caulking around sink in the kitchen located at apt 1re, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2026 · Apt 1RE

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1re, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2026 · Apt 1RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1re, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2026 · Apt 1RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl , in the bathroom located at apt 1re, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2026 · Apt 1RE

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing faucet at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1re, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2026 · Apt 1RE

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the private hallway located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north and south walls in the 5th room from north located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 5, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    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

    May 3, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    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
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 4W

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4w, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 4W

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 12

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 22, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 22, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 1, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 1, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 8, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    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
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  • 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

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 2

    Found exposed wiring, reseal all boiler doors, bolts and latches missing on boiler doors, holes on ceiling and walls, boiler room to be fire rated, corroded water column, and at skimming valve, dirty glass gaug

    Sep 8, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. noted at 1st fl of mentioned bldg consists of 4 apts. 1re,1fe,1fw,& 1rw. the 1st fl should only have 2 apts. as per c of o the &/or illegally created 2 additional apts. w/this creation mew

    Nov 30, 2016 · Penalty $8,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept record: noted bldg records indicate that the 1st fl of mentioned property has only 2 apts. in fact today it was observed that the 1st fl consists 4

    Nov 30, 2016 · Penalty $12,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    B101:work w/o permit.unauthorized installation & operation of a federal eastmond esp 70 boiler w/o application & permit by a licensed installer. rem:obtain permit.

    Oct 4, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    B154:36-federal eastmond referenced boiler not registered on the dob boiler division database.rem:licensed installed must file application for installation.

    Oct 4, 2013 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    B154, 51 28b 15 32a 3b 50a 50b. 50a- oil burner under water fumes. 50b-boiler tubes leaking rear fire chamber flooded w/water.

    Apr 27, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    B154, 1 50a. 50a-boiler is in operation w/cease use notice.

    Apr 27, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    B154:51,6a,15,16,28b,34b,48a,50,a,b,c,d,e,f,g.*cease use*51:boiler tubes leaking,rear chamber door gasket defective.50:fill line leaking in tank room.50a:oil soaked material in tank room.50b:tank room door defe

    Feb 13, 2013 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg defect is broken and defective sheetwork deiling and has collapsed approx 2'x2'area with exposed ceiling rooms.at 4e bathroom.rem:make all repairs in a safe and lawful monmer.

    Jan 30, 2001 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain plumbing &/or appurtenances-non-hazardous.remedy: maintain plumbing &/or appurtenances.location:apartment in,bathroom water leaking from aparment above.

    Mar 22, 2000 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    No lighting

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 4W

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt 4W

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 5W

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 5W

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 5W

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 5W

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 4W

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 4W

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 4W

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 15, 2026 · Apt 1RE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 15, 2026 · Apt 1RE

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 15, 2026 · Apt 1RE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 15, 2026 · Apt 1RE

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 15, 2026 · Apt 1RE

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    May 15, 2026 · Apt 1RE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 4W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 4W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 5W

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jan 13, 2026$500Rentals - walkup apartments10

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 / 21
Assessed value
$390,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #101607, last renewed May 1, 2026.

Questions about 530 West 159 Street

Who owns 530 West 159 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 530 W 159th St Owner LLC.

Does 530 West 159 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 354 housing violations at this property.

Is 530 West 159 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 12 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 530 West 159 Street built?

City records list 1913 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 530 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.