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508 West 159 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02117-0031Map

Owner of record: Cloth Scattered Sites Housing Developmen T Fundcorp

508 West 159 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 2 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Cloth Scattered Sites Housing Developmen T Fundcorp. HPD has recorded 56 housing violations here, most recently on August 17, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.

HPD violations
56
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
67

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Watch
Last violation Aug 17, 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 2018
2
About 100% of the building's 2 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 · 56

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 17, 2026 · Apt A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection drain at sink in the kitchen located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jan 1, 2026 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective g.f.i at west wall in the bathroom located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish by method of reglazing at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamal glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2025 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2025 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 16, 2025 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    May 6, 2025 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    May 6, 2025 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 13, 2025 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 13, 2025 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel by method of reglazing in the bathroom located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 13, 2025 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 23, 2025 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 31, 2024 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at sink wasteline in the kitchen located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 6, 2024 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin, in the bathroom located at apt a, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Nov 27, 2023 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles, in the kitchen located at apt a, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Nov 27, 2023 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx. 8 sq. ft. in the bathroom located at apt a, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Nov 27, 2023 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2022 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2022 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash in the 1st room from north located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 9, 2022 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at north wall at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a, 1st story

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a, 1st story

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window counter balance at lower sash in the 1st room from east located at apt a, 1st story

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jul 6, 2022 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower window sash in the 1st room from north located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit the door in the entrance located at apt b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 9, 2022 · Apt B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash at 2nd window from south at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 9, 2022 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at celing. in the kitchen located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 20, 2021 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective window balance at lower sash window at east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 20, 2021 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective upper spring balance window sash in the 1st room from north located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 9, 2021 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 9, 2021 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 9, 2021 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 10 sq ft in the kitchen located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 9, 2021 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approx 10 sq ft in the kitchen located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 14611627 issued 09-oct-21 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).

    Oct 9, 2021 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling aprox. 2 sq.ft in the kitchen located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 6, 2021 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 6, 2021 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balace at 2nd window from west lower sash at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 6, 2021 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling aprox. 2 sq.ft in the kitchen located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 14602864 issued 06-oct-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Oct 6, 2021 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 8, 2018 · Apt A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterio building wall. the wooden wall siding andwood decoration at 4th floor level of front north wall are loose missing falling and in need of repair.

    Oct 11, 1995

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. the wooden wall sideing located at the s/e corner is in eminent danger of collapse. creating hazardous condition.

    Mar 14, 1994

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit. an illegal wooden extension has been erected rear of building. ext approx 9' x 0" wide 16'-0" long and 16"-0" highlocated at first and second floor.

    Mar 14, 1994

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 11, 2026 · Apt A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 11, 2026 · Apt A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 9, 2026 · Apt A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 31, 2025 · Apt A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 30, 2025 · Apt A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 30, 2025 · Apt A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 6, 2025 · Apt A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt A

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt A

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt A

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 9, 2025 · Apt A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt A

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jun 25, 2025 · Apt A

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 14, 2025 · Apt A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 18, 2025 · Apt A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 18, 2025 · Apt A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 13, 2024 · Apt A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 13, 2024 · Apt A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 10, 2024 · Apt A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 7, 2024 · Apt A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 7, 2024 · Apt A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Oct 7, 2024 · Apt A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 7, 2024 · Apt A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 17, 2024 · Apt A

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Cabinet

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 21, 2023 · Apt A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 8, 2022 · Apt A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Sep 8, 2022 · Apt A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 8, 2022 · Apt A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 17, 2021 · Apt A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 17, 2021 · Apt A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 17, 2021 · Apt A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 17, 2021 · Apt A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 17, 2021 · Apt A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 7, 2021 · Apt A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 13, 2021 · Apt A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 13, 2021 · Apt A

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built
1900
Floors
4
Residential units
2
Building area
4,680 ft²
Lot area
1,665 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2117 / 31
Assessed value
$155,400
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #611291, last renewed Oct 9, 2025.

Questions about 508 West 159 Street

Who owns 508 West 159 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cloth Scattered Sites Housing Developmen T Fundcorp.

Does 508 West 159 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 56 housing violations at this property.

Is 508 West 159 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 100% of its 2 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 508 West 159 Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 508 West 159 Street?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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