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517 West 158 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02117-0048Map

Owner of record: Mgm Properties Ventures LLC

517 West 158 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 8 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Mgm Properties Ventures LLC. HPD has recorded 132 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 44 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
132
DOB violations
26
ECB violations
15
HPD complaints
79

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 132

  • 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
  • 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 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 2, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 15, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 2, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 9, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 27, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained.

    Feb 1, 2007

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damaged throughout bldg

    Jan 17, 2007

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise locking assembly at door at vestibule.

    Mar 1, 2005

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

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

    Mar 1, 2005

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

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

    Mar 1, 2005 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

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

    Jan 12, 2005 · Apt 2B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing

    Dec 27, 2004 · Apt 3C

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 27, 2004 · Apt 2B

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

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

    Dec 27, 2004 · Apt 2B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the room located at b-room 2a, 2nd story

    Nov 23, 2004 · Apt 2A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 13, 2004 · Apt 3B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

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

    Nov 13, 2004 · Apt 3B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the room located at b-room 2a, 2nd story, 1st b-room from west at north

    Nov 13, 2004 · Apt 2A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the room located at b-room 2a, 2nd story, 1st b-room from west at north

    Nov 13, 2004 · Apt 2A

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

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

    Nov 13, 2004 · Apt 3B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Nov 11, 2004 · Apt 3C

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the kitchenette located at b-room 3b, 3rd story, b-room at west

    Mar 25, 2004 · Apt 3B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the kitchenette located at b-room 2c, 2nd story

    Mar 25, 2004 · Apt 2C

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly secure the loose sprinkler pipe at ceiling in the room located at b-room 2c, 2nd story

    Mar 25, 2004 · Apt 2C

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the room located at b-room 2c, 2nd story

    Mar 25, 2004 · Apt 2C

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door frame in the room located at b-room 2c, 2nd story

    Mar 25, 2004 · Apt 2C

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles on walls in bathroom , 2nd story

    Mar 25, 2004

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in bathroom , 2nd story

    Mar 25, 2004

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical air ventilator in bathroom , 2nd story

    Mar 25, 2004

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls in the room located at b-room 3a, 3rd story, b-room at south

    Mar 25, 2004 · Apt 3A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the room located at b-room 3a, 3rd story, b-room at south

    Mar 25, 2004 · Apt 3A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings in the room located at b-room 3b, 3rd story, b-room at west

    Mar 25, 2004 · Apt 3B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in the room located at b-room 3b, 3rd story, b-room at west

    Mar 25, 2004 · Apt 3B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchenette located at b-room 3b, 3rd story, b-room at west

    Mar 25, 2004 · Apt 3B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wiring at north wall in the room located at b-room 2b, 2nd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Mar 24, 2004 · Apt 2B

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical ceiling light fixture in the room located at b-room 2b, 2nd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Mar 24, 2004 · Apt 2B

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at community bathroom, 2nd story

    Mar 24, 2004

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the room located at b-room 2b, 2nd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Mar 24, 2004 · Apt 2B

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the room located at b-room 2b, 2nd story, 1st b-room from south at west

    Mar 24, 2004 · Apt 2B

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 26

  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work under # m07994534 due to notice to revoke permit

    Dec 18, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 4, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Aug 2, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Jan 17, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    P

    Jun 8, 1998

    Vp-violation unserved ecb-active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 8, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 15

  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit certificate of correction of violation #39080364r issued on 02-27-2023 for unsafe storage of combustible material and equipment., file a certificate of correction

    Aug 27, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection observed temporary construction fence at front ( exposure #1) installed with expired since 12/06/2023 permit # m08035087-i1-fn. no permit update on file as of 2/3/2026 at 8:30 am., renew p

    Feb 3, 2026

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order. excavation of rear yard to a depth of 10'-0" is taking place at time of inspection while property is under (3) swo's. note issued at agg 1 level d

    May 26, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by construction operations. excavation of rear yard to a depth of 10'-0" is taking place at time of inspection. excavation on property line with adjacent p

    May 26, 2023 · Penalty $10,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawfully continued work while on notice of a stop work order. at time of inspection all interior walls are being framed, new pvc plumbing pipes installed, new mechanical piping for heating and cooling being i

    May 19, 2023 · Penalty $12,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At the time of inspection, observed 2 workers were working on a roof in close proximity to leading edge at exposure 1without any means of fall protection which creates immediate fall hazard to workers. g.c fail

    Mar 30, 2023 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    At the time of inspection, no workers on site provided valid sst card. - cetin ozbey and dogucan killiccalan working at site without a valid sst card or temporary sst card. permit holder failed to perform his d

    Mar 30, 2023 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    At the time of inspection, observed unsafe egress to roof, missing guardrail system and inadequate floor covering throughout the site. g.c failed to maintain jobsite in code compliance manner. no construction a

    Mar 30, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At the time of inspection, observed large pile of combustible construction debris stored at exposure 3 rear yard creating possible fire hazard. maintain housekeeping as per code. contact cse prior to perform

    Mar 30, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain: no sanitary facilities. at time of inspection observed active jobsite with approximately 4-5 workers, no sanitary facilities provided, creating unsanitary conditions at site. (bc 3303.2.4);

    Feb 27, 2023

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain: no fire extinguishers. at time of inspection observed full gut renovations where all fire proofing removed, use of electric kerosene heater and storage of flammable/combustible propane, no

    Feb 27, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to institute/maintain safety equipment measures or temporary construction-no guard rails. at time of inspection observed at 1st, 2nd, 3rd floor working platforms where sheathing has been removed with no

    Feb 27, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unsafe storage of combustible material and equipment. at time of inspection observed flammable/combustible propane gas and heater filled with kerosene on job site where all fire proofing has been removed. also

    Feb 27, 2023 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner : no fire-stopping per bc 712.3; 27-345. fire-stopping has been removed on all walls and ceilings including party walls throughout building., provide/mainta

    Dec 16, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit including demolition, structural shoring, framing of walls, roof framing and new electrical. noted full interior demo has been completed. shoring installed from cellar to 3rd floor, new fr

    Dec 16, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 5, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 26, 2005 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke-fumes

    May 8, 2005 · Apt FIRE

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke-fumes

    May 3, 2005 · Apt FIRE

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Mar 19, 2005 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 19, 2005 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 25, 2005 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 24, 2005 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 17, 2005 · Apt 2B

    Close
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  • General

    Doors

    Jan 10, 2005 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2005 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 9, 2005 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Jan 8, 2005 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 8, 2005 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 20, 2004 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 10, 2004 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 6, 2004 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 1, 2004 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 27, 2004 · Apt 2-A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 25, 2004 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 23, 2004 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 23, 2004 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 23, 2004 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 23, 2004 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 23, 2004 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 23, 2004 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Mar 23, 2004 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 23, 2004 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Mar 23, 2004 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 23, 2004 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 23, 2004 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 23, 2004 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 22, 2004 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Mar 22, 2004 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Mar 22, 2004 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 22, 2004 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 22, 2004 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 22, 2004 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 22, 2004 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 22, 2004 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 22, 2004 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 30, 2004 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 30, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Jan 30, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 28, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 27, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 7, 2004 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2003 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C5)
Year built
1920
Floors
3
Residential units
8
Building area
3,054 ft²
Lot area
1,998 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2117 / 48
Assessed value
$166,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #121515, last renewed Jun 28, 2021.

Questions about 517 West 158 Street

Who owns 517 West 158 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Mgm Properties Ventures LLC.

Does 517 West 158 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 132 housing violations at this property.

Is 517 West 158 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 517 West 158 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 517 West 158 Street?

It has 8 residential units.

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