520 West 159 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02117-0026Map
Owner of record: Dorothy Mcgowan Housing Development
520 West 159 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 2009 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 38 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Dorothy Mcgowan Housing Development. HPD has recorded 697 housing violations here, most recently on September 30, 2026. 41 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 38 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 697
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 815
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 · 697
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 4D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood basin at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 1, 2026 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the celing in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the foyer located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Aug 31, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Aug 31, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing devices in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing devices in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lighting fixtures at ceiling [ by units 2g - 2h - and compactor closet door ] at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 18, 2026
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing gfci electrical cover at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4h, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 4H
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
§ 67 m/d law post a printed scale floor plan showing means of egress, at by elevator at wall at public hall, 5th story
Jun 18, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Dept. rules and regs. replace refuse chute warning sign public hall door to service closet or on wall over hopper door at at wall at public hall, 5th story
Jun 18, 2026
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lighting fixtures at compactor closet room at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 18, 2026
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing devices in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of excessive storage of material household items and garbages in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective inoperable gfci electrical outlet at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 3G
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 3G
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lifting and loose vinyl floor tiles in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the excessive house hold items and garbages through out in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked concrete floor in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 3C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at upper sash window at 1st and 2nd window from west in the 1st room from north located at apt 4h, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 4H
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4h, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 4H
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing devices in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing devices in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective inoperable reset button at gfci electrical outlet [ at east wall ] in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 5th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 5D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing devices in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing devices in the entire apartment located at apt 4h, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 4H
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing devices in the entire apartment located at apt 4h, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 4H
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective inoperable gfci electrical at east and south wall [ no power ] in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at hopper door at public hall, 4th story
Jun 18, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire stairs door ''''a'''' at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 18, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 4D
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
§ 67 m/d law post a printed scale floor plan showing means of egress, at wall by elevator at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 18, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 2H
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 1, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
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 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 1, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 1, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 1, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden upper cabinets at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 19
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 16, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 11, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 20, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - 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 - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Nov 6, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
Nov 6, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 22, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 22, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
As per one smith cast iron boiler, model no. 28he-4. serial no. 222016; boiler not operating to provide heat to building.
Nov 25, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
No doorlock monitoring installed in controller as mandated in 3.10.12 of the appendix k of 2014 building code. remedy: installed dlm,file, and perform test with nyc dob
Jun 10, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Active
Complaints
- Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 4D
Open - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 4D
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 28, 2026 · Apt 2H
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 28, 2026 · Apt 2H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 25, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 22, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 4H
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 4H
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 4H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 4H
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 4H
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 4H
Close - General
Mailbox
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 4H
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 4H
Close - Appliance
Microwave
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 4H
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 4H
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 4H
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 4H
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 10, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Electric
Lighting
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 5C
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 2009
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 38
- Building area
- 19,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,498 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2117 / 26
- Assessed value
- $1,229,400
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #143348, last renewed Oct 9, 2025.
Questions about 520 West 159 Street
Who owns 520 West 159 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dorothy Mcgowan Housing Development.
Does 520 West 159 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 697 housing violations at this property.
Is 520 West 159 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 38 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 38 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 520 West 159 Street built?
City records list 2009 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 520 West 159 Street?
It has 38 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.