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522 West 159 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02117-0025Map

Owner of record: Judicial Realty LLC

522 West 159 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Judicial Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 522 housing violations here, most recently on June 15, 2026. 35 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
522
DOB violations
17
ECB violations
16
HPD complaints
1,107

What to know

Concern
18 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 15, 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
16
About 100% of the building's 16 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 · 522

  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flowers pot at 4th story balcony at building front at fire escape

    Jun 15, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset at building entrance door

    Jun 15, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at front entrance door to building

    May 14, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeding 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
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  • C

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

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower glass pane at vestibule door , 1st story

    Aug 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 3, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story

    Aug 3, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement

    Aug 3, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 3, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 3, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at east wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 3, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 3, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at east and west walls at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective exterior masonry wall on around 1st sty. at the building front entrance door

    Aug 3, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective exterior masonry wall at 2nd story above building front canopy

    Aug 3, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of couch and frame at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 3, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east and west walls at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 3, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Aug 3, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Aug 3, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

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

    Aug 3, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 3, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked in basement at boiler room

    Jun 29, 2025

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 29, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story

    Jun 7, 2025

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures no volume in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell and return buzzer system from building entrance to east wall at kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 31, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    May 29, 2025

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door to the roof

    May 29, 2025

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 4th story balcony building front at north at fire escape

    May 22, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story balcony building front at north at fire escape

    May 22, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose marble tread 1st up from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    May 22, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 2 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 17893462 issued 14-may-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 1B

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

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

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wash basin at wasteline in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 2 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 14, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Feb 15, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Feb 15, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 15, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 15, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 17

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    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

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • 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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 16

  • Class - 2

    B254,32a,40,50,50a,50b. 50-leak on return line on back of boiler; 50a-need to put brackets for flue pipe outside of boiler room; 50b-seal around chimney.

    Mar 1, 2017 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file a certificate of correction fro vio.347583386m remedy file cert of correction.

    Mar 8, 2010 · Penalty $4,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    B254,15,16,32a,38,50a,50b,50c,50d,50e,50f,50g. 50a-no d.a.r. kit 50b-soot all over boiler, 50c-relief valve must be in vertical position & pipedown 50d- cannot feed cold water directly into boiler must feed dow

    Dec 16, 2009 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply with an order of the commissioner. note: respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov#34758386m for work without a permit for erecting 5 sro apts with 3 p

    Sep 17, 2009 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate f correction with the department of buildings. respondent failed to comply with the commissioner's order to correct the violating conditions

    Sep 17, 2009 · Penalty $4,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o #22477. noted: discontinue illegal use and/or amend c of o.

    Apr 7, 2009 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: cellar erected 5 sro apts, 3 pc bathroom and kitchen w/a masonry sro apt approx 8'x9' w/no windows. remedy: obtain a permit or restore to prior legal conditions.

    Apr 7, 2009 · Penalty $8,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain interior noted: in cellar steel "i" beams installed to supplement main beam have temp jacks posts in use which 1 are rusted doe to several years of service 2 not properly secured to i beams

    May 30, 2008

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain hazardous conditions observed boiler room in basement self closing fire proof door will not latch and is not self closing fire rated wall over door has been compromised by running pipes

    May 30, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior noted coping on parapet is in disrepair & missing in several locations parapet on forth exposure has bowed toward roof plumbing vents on roof are at a 45*angle must be vertical wind

    May 30, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
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  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain interior defects observed interior stairway has broken loose tread 5th tread above 3rd fl landing needs replacement immediately remedy: repair defect

    Apr 23, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Cease use.b4b,01,51.51-boiler operating w/smoke & fumes spilling from draft regulator into cellar.1-operating sealed boiler w/o repairing haz.cond repair immediately.

    Dec 11, 2007 · Penalty $2,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Cease use.b4b,01,51.1,51-operating a sealed boiler w/o fixing the hazardous condition of smoke & fumes.repair immediately & call dob for reinspection.

    Nov 30, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    B4b,51,3b,16,25a,39,44a,50a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k,l,m.50-inadequate fresh air duct to boiler room,also missing fusable link fire damper.50a-boiler remote switch not marked.50b-boiler feed pipe direct into boiler

    Nov 28, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg at rear lot space, drain has become cloged and water has built to the point that adj property drain is also being used which is in contrary to provision of law 27-770 and 27-481 of admi

    Apr 6, 2006 · Penalty $180

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    50a,50c,50b. weil mcclain lp steam boiler, gas-fired, 2000 50a) safety valve installed horizontally with no discharge pipe. reposition vertically and install discharge. 50b) cold feed water inlet piping connect

    Nov 5, 2003 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO

    Open
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 116

    Close
  • Outside building

    Pavement

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 116

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jun 10, 2026 · Apt 116

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    May 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    May 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 20, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 9, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 31, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 30, 2025 · Apt LOBBY

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 24, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 28, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 28, 2025 · Apt 1A

    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 (C4)
Year built
1900
Floors
4
Residential units
16
Building area
7,192 ft²
Lot area
2,498 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2117 / 25
Assessed value
$568,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #114587, last renewed Oct 15, 2025.

Questions about 522 West 159 Street

Who owns 522 West 159 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Judicial Realty LLC.

Does 522 West 159 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 522 housing violations at this property.

Is 522 West 159 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 522 West 159 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 522 West 159 Street?

It has 16 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.