524 West 159 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02117-0023Map
Owner of record: Washington Heights Holdings 524, LLC
524 West 159 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1907 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 25 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Washington Heights Holdings 524, LLC. HPD has recorded 129 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 21 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 129
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 178
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 · 129
- 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
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
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 2, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 31, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass at front building entrance door , 1st story
May 24, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at east, the 2nd room from north at west, the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 6, 2024 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 10 sq.ft at east wall and 5 sq.ft around window frame in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16953881 issued 03-may-24 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
May 3, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 10 sq.ft at east wall and 5 sq.ft around window frame in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 3, 2024 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 3, 2024 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 3, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Not complied with
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- 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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 2B
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). d3fective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at north in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north at east, the 2nd room from north at west, the foyer , the bathroom , the kitchen , the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door lock in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... aprox 8 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... aprox 8 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north original violation 16174940 issued 21-aug-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 2B
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 28, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 28, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 28, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose electrical receptacle face plate at north and south walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 28, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 28, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 28, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose eletrical receptacle face plate at east wall in the foyer located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 28, 2023 · Apt 2B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 28, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet door in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 28, 2023 · Apt 2B
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 28, 2023 · Apt 2B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 28, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 28, 2023 · Apt 2B
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.
Mar 16, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 2nd entire apartment from north at east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 6, 2019 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mold on tile at south wall at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 7, 2019 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective refrigerator door gasket in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 7, 2019 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door looked at cellar
Aug 20, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system phone number posted is inactive.
Aug 20, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story
Aug 20, 2018 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 20, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 20, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Aug 20, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 20, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose hand rail on south side wall at public hall, 1st story
Aug 20, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Aug 20, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 7
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
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 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 · 6
- Class - 1
Failure to submit certificate of correction of violation #39061321n issued on 04-29-2022 for work without a permit., comply with commissioner's order
Aug 13, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 2
Failure to submit certificate of correction of violation #39061332z issued on 04-29-2022 for occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or buildings department records., file a certifica
Aug 13, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Failure to submit certificate of correction of violation #39061323r issued on 04-29-2022 for work without a permit., comply with commissioner's order
Aug 13, 2026 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 1
Work without a permit. full height partitions erected at north side of cellar to create illegal (2)bedroom apt. completely separate to legal superintendents apt at south side of cellar identified on c/o #108574
Apr 29, 2022 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Work without a permit. all plumbing and electrical work associated with creation of illegal apt at north side of cellar completed without permits including hw/cw piping for shower in area of gas meter room, dra
Apr 29, 2022 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy or buildings dept records. noted (2) fully occupied apts and (1) storage room illegally occupied as sleeping area by (2) males at cellar of building.
Apr 29, 2022 · Penalty $12,500
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 12, 2026 · Apt 7
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Jul 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt 5A
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Cabinet
Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 11, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 17, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 3, 2022 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 19, 2021 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Ventilation system
Oct 15, 2021 · Apt 1C
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 15, 2021 · Apt 1C
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 15, 2021 · Apt 1C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 15, 2021 · Apt 1C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 15, 2021 · Apt 1C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 15, 2021 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 15, 2021 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 4, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 3, 2021 · Apt 5D
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 3, 2021 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2019 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2019 · Apt 2C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jun 2, 2019 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 2, 2019 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 22, 2019 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2019 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2019 · Apt 3C
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 7, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 7, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 20, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1907
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 25
- Building area
- 17,905 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,996 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2117 / 23
- Assessed value
- $514,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #119132, last renewed Oct 5, 2024.
Questions about 524 West 159 Street
Who owns 524 West 159 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Washington Heights Holdings 524, LLC.
Does 524 West 159 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 129 housing violations at this property.
Is 524 West 159 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 21 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 84% of its 25 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 524 West 159 Street built?
City records list 1907 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 524 West 159 Street?
It has 25 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.