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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

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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
21
About 84% of the building's 25 apartments

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 · 129

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Replace with new the missing glass at front building entrance door , 1st story

    May 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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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  • 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 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door looked at cellar

    Aug 20, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Properly secure the loose hand rail on south side wall at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 20, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.