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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

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 30, 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
38
About 100% of the building's 38 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 · 697

  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    § 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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    § 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
  • C

    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
  • 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 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 1, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 1, 2026 · Apt 1F

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

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.