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525 West 158 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02117-0051Map

Owner of record: Rainbow Ridge LLC

525 West 158 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1924 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 37 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Rainbow Ridge LLC. HPD has recorded 433 housing violations here, most recently on July 8, 2026. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 27 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
433
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
636

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 8, 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
27
About 73% of the building's 37 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 · 433

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jun 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall, west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at bsmt-apt 527, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    May 2, 2025 · Apt 527

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at bsmt-apt 527, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    May 2, 2025 · Apt 527

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door, east wall in the private hallway located at bsmt-apt 527, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    May 2, 2025 · Apt 527

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall, south wall, east wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 527, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    May 2, 2025 · Apt 527

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the in the private hallway located at bsmt-apt 527, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    May 2, 2025 · Apt 527

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at bsmt-apt 527, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    May 2, 2025 · Apt 527

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 527, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    May 2, 2025 · Apt 527

    Open — Defect letter issued
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from east at south, the kitchen , the 2nd room from east at south, the 4th room from east at north located at bsmt-apt 527, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    May 2, 2025 · Apt 527

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall door, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st door frame from south at west wall, north wall, south wall, west wall in the private hallway located at bsmt-apt 527, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    May 2, 2025 · Apt 527

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt 527, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    May 2, 2025 · Apt 527

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

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

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 527, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 527

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at apartment entrance located at bsmt-apt 527, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 527

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to east yard at basement

    Apr 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to west yard at basement

    Apr 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 north at east

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

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

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 25, 2025 · Apt 1F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder welded shoe of drop ladder at fire escape at building front at fire escape

    Aug 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door

    Aug 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building entrance door

    Aug 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 4th story balcony at 1st building front fire escape from west at north

    Jul 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at fire door at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly secure the loose marble tread 8th up from intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Jul 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at south fire door at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at 1st intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Oct 12, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story

    Sep 17, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story

    Sep 17, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door at public hall, 5th story

    Sep 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Sep 15, 2023 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 1st stack from west at building front at fire escape, 3rd story

    Aug 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on west fire door at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Aug 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on south fire door at public hall, 5th story

    Aug 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on south fire door at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on south fire door at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on south fire door at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder lock on door leading to fire escape in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jun 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at mailbox for apartment # 5b at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 3, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 4, 2020 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jun 2, 2022

    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

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain unobstructed exit passageway. at the time of inspection noted building fire passageway blocked and obstructed by construction materials storage such as plywood, chain link fence, 2x4 etc...,

    Jan 14, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Bc3307.4.6/prohibited sign posted on the sidewalk shed.noted:at time of inspection prohibited business advertising sign posted on the sidewalk shed.rem:remove prohibited sign.

    Jun 14, 2017 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide sidewalk shed parapet sign according to 3301.9.2.noted:at time of inspection sidewalk shed at exp#1 missing parapet sign according to 3301.9.2.it must be 3ft x 6ft in size.it must contain:the

    Jun 14, 2017 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg. noted: at left side of bldg found cracked masonry cornice near 6th fl window. remedy: repair defects forthwith & maintain bldg.

    Feb 3, 2017

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.noted:the chimney located at rear of the bldg extending approx 10'-0" above the parapep wall is cracked with an opening approx 1/4" to 2 1/2" at the entire height.creation

    Sep 5, 2003 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    49 to put relief valve on domestic hot water line.

    Jun 5, 2001 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupacny contrary to that allowed by the c of o or bldg dept records.basmt rear west apt and 2nd rear center apt adjacent to the boiler rm house been converted into single rooms occupancy.remedy:discontinue rm

    Oct 11, 1996 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Obstructed yard drain at westside of building causing a flood. unsanitary condition exists. remedy-correct unsanitary condition immediately

    Apr 22, 1993

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect is approx 1'x1' square section of hole in bathroom flooring located rear bathtub of apt 4e remedy make all necessary repairs immediately

    Aug 29, 1992

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy. certificate of occupancy #8143/2y. an area of basement north/west section used as an apartment. contrary to certificate of occupancy, no

    Oct 31, 1990 · Penalty $285

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. stop work order. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition.

    Jun 1, 1988

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 21, 2025 · Apt 527

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 26, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 28, 2024 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Aug 22, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 22, 2023 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jun 25, 2023 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 18, 2022 · Apt 527

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 11, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 25, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 23, 2022 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2022 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Oct 26, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 26, 2021 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Mar 4, 2021 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Nov 24, 2020 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 14, 2020 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 14, 2020 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 14, 2020 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 14, 2020 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 14, 2020 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 14, 2020 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 14, 2020 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 5, 2020 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Mar 5, 2020 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 5, 2020 · Apt 3A

    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 (C1)
Year built
1924
Floors
5
Residential units
37
Building area
27,133 ft²
Lot area
7,495 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2117 / 51
Assessed value
$1,347,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #119135, last renewed Sep 24, 2025.

Questions about 525 West 158 Street

Who owns 525 West 158 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rainbow Ridge LLC.

Does 525 West 158 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 433 housing violations at this property.

Is 525 West 158 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 27 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 73% of its 37 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 525 West 158 Street built?

City records list 1924 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 525 West 158 Street?

It has 37 residential units.

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