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528 West 159 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02117-0022Map

Owner of record: 528 W 159th St Owner LLC

528 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 528 W 159th St Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 222 housing violations here, most recently on August 21, 2026. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 11 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
222
DOB violations
13
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
483

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 21, 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
11
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 · 222

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north, the 5th room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass panes on upper and lower sashes at 1st window from east at south in the 1st room from north located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 10

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 west at north

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle on floor at entrance in the kitchen located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 13, 2026 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlets at east and west walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window at west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 6

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective connection drain at kitchen sink in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 5th room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective silicone caulk at tiles around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing steam radiator at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Dec 11, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electric dryer with lid/door cover intact under stairs at public hall, 1st story

    May 31, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at door in the entrance located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 31, 2024 · Apt 6

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 5th story

    Apr 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub floor in the kitchen located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood base cabinet and floor board in the kitchen located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st riser from south at west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 6

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective at east 1 fire escape window, lower sash guillotine effect in the kitchen located at apt 10, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 5th room from east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Apr 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wires at gooseneck ladder hindering egress at fire escape

    Apr 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective east 1 and east 2 window counter balances at upper and lower sases in the 1st room from east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 3rd bathroom from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 6

    Open — Defect letter issued

DOB building violations · 13

  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Provide approximately 30 linear feet of sidewalk shed immediately at exposure 1 to protect pedestrians/building residents

    Mar 23, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 27, 2001

    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

    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

    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

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 · 5

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection observed roof level cornice instate of disrepair conditions with cracks, holes and missing section underneath on front facade exposure # 01., repair and/or replace

    Aug 28, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances. metal cornice located at roof elevation on exposure #1 of 5 story occupied multiple dwelling is in full state of deterioration with possibility of debris f

    Mar 22, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    3314.8,partial swo issued for supported scaffold pursuant 28-207.2 & posted on premises.noted @ time of insp supported scaffold @ exp#1 missing guardrails toeboards & endrails stop all work on supported scaffol

    Dec 23, 2014

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    B101 - work w/o a permit unauthorized installation and operation of a federal eastmond esp 70 boiler w/o application and permit by a licensed installer.obtain permit,file a certificate of correction.

    Sep 6, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    B154,36 - referenced boiler not registered on the dob boiler division database. licensed installer must file application for installation.

    Sep 6, 2013

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 4, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 7, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 14, 2025 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 4, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 23, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 3

    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 / 22
Assessed value
$444,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #101609, last renewed May 1, 2026.

Questions about 528 West 159 Street

Who owns 528 West 159 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 528 W 159th St Owner LLC.

Does 528 West 159 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 222 housing violations at this property.

Is 528 West 159 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 11 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 528 West 159 Street built?

City records list 1913 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 528 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.