504 West 159 Street

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

Jul 20, 2025

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

Jul 20, 2025 · Apt 3A

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal parapet wall at roof at building front at cornice

Jul 18, 2025

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

Jun 16, 2025

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

Jun 16, 2025 · Apt 1D

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

Jun 16, 2025 · Apt 1C

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

May 12, 2025 · Apt 6A

Properly secure the loose marble tread, 6 from bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story

Apr 9, 2025

M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 5B

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

Mar 18, 2025 · Apt 5B

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story

Feb 26, 2025

Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 2B

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

Jan 13, 2025

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 22, 2024

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

Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 2C

Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 2C

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

Feb 6, 2024

Properly secure the loose sink at countertop in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 1D

Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked leading to basement at public hall, 1st story

Jan 20, 2024

Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 1D

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

Jan 17, 2024

Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

Dec 9, 2023 · Apt 3D

Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

Dec 9, 2023 · Apt 3D

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

Dec 9, 2023 · Apt 3D

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

Properly secure the loose marble tread 6th up from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

Nov 4, 2023

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cornice at building front

Sep 1, 2023

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

Mar 20, 2023

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

Replace with new the broken or defective glass at the lower window sash at intermidiate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story

Jan 9, 2023

And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pot at the front stack at fire escape, 2nd story

Jan 9, 2023

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the west wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

Jan 9, 2023 · Apt 5B

Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the west wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

Jan 9, 2023 · Apt 5B

Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

Jan 9, 2023 · Apt 5B

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the north and east wall in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

Jan 9, 2023 · Apt 5B

Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the north and east wall in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

Jan 9, 2023 · Apt 5B

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

Jan 9, 2023 · Apt 5B

Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

Jan 9, 2023 · Apt 5B

Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 8 sq ft at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

Jan 9, 2023 · Apt 5B

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

Jan 9, 2023 · Apt 5B

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

May 4, 1998

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Sep 16, 1997

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Feb 10, 1997

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Aug 29, 1995

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Mar 18, 1994

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Mar 18, 1993

Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. notedl 16"(approx) metal chimney form cellar to roof has rigged base positioned in an unsecured, unstable manner, restaining on unsecured cmu's with steel br

Jul 30, 2009 · Penalty $500

Failure to maintain building wall or appurtenances. defect noted: gutter leader pipe at rear east side of above premises is broken at basement level. also note: flr drain in same location is clogged.

Jul 21, 2009

"stop all work" working w/o a permit:upon inspection in apt 5a bathroom removed & new tub going to be placed in.2d-now tub in place,copper water lines,shower body & drains for toilet.2c-new tub shower body drai

Mar 31, 2009 · Penalty $800

Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: exit emergencypassageway for rear yard & apts that run along 2nd exposure is totallyblocked for entire length w/construction & household debris, persons

Jan 2, 2009 · Penalty $1,200

Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: 7' high wallwhich supports sidewalk and creates egress passageway from rear of bldg a 6"x 8" x 2" stone cornice pcs has dislodged from wall & fell into

Jan 2, 2009 · Penalty $1,000

Failure to maintain bldg walls. noted: rear of bldg at intersection 2nd & 3rd exposure several hairline cracks run from foundation to parapet. bricks under each window have failing mortar & there is some

Jan 2, 2009 · Penalty $500

Failure to comply with commissioners order to file a c of c with the dob ref complaint 1214754 ecb 34618520j 013108c12db01 a stop work order subject apt 1d still has exposed non fire rated materials no permit

Dec 10, 2008 · Penalty $4,000

"stop all work".failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations.noted:at 5fl apt 5c during construction in 4cl4d made holes in fl of 5c which is occupied apt."stop all work"

Dec 8, 2008 · Penalty $12,000

Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order. interior renovation on floor 1,2.4.5.6 contrary to stop work order #042308c12db03. 3 stop order pending at this building, job 3110161645 approve

Dec 6, 2008 · Penalty $4,800

Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspnoted: renovation work being done on floors 1,2,4,5 apts 1b,1c,1d,2c, 2d,4c,4d,5a,5b,6d. remedy: provide approved plans.

Dec 6, 2008 · Penalty $500

Failure to comply with commissioners order to file a c of c with the dob ref compliant stop work order 013108c12db01 remedy: file c of c

Jul 30, 2008 · Penalty $800

Failure to comply with the commissioners order to file a c of c with the dob ref compliant 1213982 stop work order 012208c12db03 remedy: file c of c

Jul 30, 2008 · Penalty $800

Failure to comply with the commissioners order to file a c of c with the dob ref compliant 1222184 dob stop work order 042308c12db03 remedy: file c of c

Jul 30, 2008 · Penalty $800

B4a32a50a50b50c50d50e50f50g50h1650i34b. 50a no 530c valve 50b no thermostat mixing valve. 50c holes in boiler room walls and ceiling 50d remove storage. 50e insufficient fresh air 50f move fill and vent lines

Jun 14, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

Stop all work work w/o permit hazardous in apts 2 and 4c (south west corner of bldg) 6d (southeast corner of bldg) work w/o permit exposed none fire rated materials new electric work flrs removed in places expo

Apr 23, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

Stop all work work without a permit: illegal work observed apt 1d fully gutted to floor & ceiling joists and wallstuds, no fire rated material present. apt 5a removed partition walls-requiring installation of t

Jan 31, 2008 · Penalty $800

Stop all work work w/o permit work noted:in apt 4c removed all fire rated material & some partition wall erected new sheet rock new electrical & cut plumbing lines beyond fixture shut off valves apt 6d removed

Jan 22, 2008

Failure to maintain interior defects noted:in apt 1c multiple areas onwalls of living rm bedrm & kitchen have what appears to be mold or mildew growth walls are damp area of fl near entry door i broken leaving

Jan 22, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

Work w/out stop all work permit work noted: in apartment 2d removed partion walls removed fire rated materials from walls & part of ceiling.new partions walls erected & covered w/sheetrock new electrical work

Jan 22, 2008

Exit passageway:total obstruction at exit door at front of premises passageway total obstructed by debris,few pc of furniture a coach & garbage bags.no emergency exits 2nd means of egress totally blocked.remedy

May 15, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

Use of illegal hardware.noted:at 2nd means of egress from rear yard where fire escapes are located exit door is padlocked w/ a chain & a lock creating a hazardous condition for tenants.remedy:remove illegal

May 15, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

Work w/o a permit in apt 1b has undergone partial demo & erection of wood studs thru-out apt. remedy: stop all work obtain permits.

Jan 24, 2007 · Penalty $500

Failure to maintain bldg at cellar level at rear of bldg build up of water has occurred also step cracks thru-out exposure columns 2 & 3 w/ rotted mortar joints water also possibly damaging retaining wall

Jan 24, 2007 · Penalty $800

49a,11b.49a-cover missing electrical box on oil burner.11b-blow down valve on 47-2 low water cut off/feeder not working.

Sep 25, 2000