537 West 158 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02117-0057Map
Owner of record: 158 Management, LLC
537 West 158 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1909 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 24 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 158 Management, LLC. HPD has recorded 365 housing violations here, most recently on April 14, 2026. 33 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 14 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 365
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 876
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 365
- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring counter balance at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 29, 2025 · Apt 33
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling and north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 33
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective floor base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — Invalid certification
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing upper escutcheon plate at heat riser pipe at west in the bathroom located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door at entrance in the 3rd room from north located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 33
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east in the 3rd room from north located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the foyer located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Jun 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of cabinets on floor at public hall, 1st story
Jun 2, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balances at lower and upper sash at west window in the 3rd room from north located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 33
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at east wall in the foyer located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the foyer located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, west and south walls in the foyer located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser pipe at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 33
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser pipe at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 33
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser pipe at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 33
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at the door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — False certification - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jun 2, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing upper and lower escutcheon plates at heat riser at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 19, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 19, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood cabinet floor at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 19, 2025 · Apt 33
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 19, 2025 · Apt 33
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 19, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood cabinet floor at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 19, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 19, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 19, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 19, 2025 · Apt 33
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 19, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Refit door in the 3rd room from north located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 19, 2025 · Apt 33
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 19, 2025 · Apt 33
Open — Invalid certification
DOB building violations · 14
- 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 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 24, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 13, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 13, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 13, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Req add'l info strl assess rpt.immed retain lic prof eng'r&prov strl assess rpt&repair doc by 9/26/17.remedy:commence construction repairs by 10/10/17
Aug 7, 2017
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 16
- Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at jobsite at time of inspection. i observed at time of inspection i observed at time of inspection for gas roughing and waste, sewer water and vent roughing no plans
Jan 14, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/vio # 35245042l issued on 08/05/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for failure to maintain. remedy: comply with commi
Sep 23, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to immediately notify department that building or structure has become potentially compromised. noted: at the time of inspection responding to a dob incident (incident #24467) we noted that the retainin
Aug 7, 2017 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Class - 1
Failure to file retaining wall report as required by the administrative code of the nyc rules (1rcny 103-9 (d)(5)(ii). noted: a review of our records indicates that you are in violation of the nyc administrativ
Aug 7, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain retaining wall in a code-compliant manner. noted: at the time of inspection responding to a dob incident (incident #24467) we noted that the retaining wall along exposure #3 (rear) exhibits
Aug 7, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building.noted:at front of premises a section of sidewalk approx.4'x 8'collapsed injuring a passer by,the remaining sidewalk over the cellar vault is defective in front of premises @ time of
Aug 5, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain appurtenances in that metal chimney @ rearof prem ises leading from bsment through to roof is defective job section missing same observed laying @ rear yard.remains of chimney leaving variou
Mar 13, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.defect noted:bldg having at rear - exposure 3 rusted dislodged sections,separated from bldg brackets of appr 20" in diameter metal chimney from ground to the roof
Oct 2, 2009
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a/16/32/50/50a/50b/50c/50d/50e/50f/50g/50h/50-soot & debris in boiler room.50a-rear boiler room light defective.50b-rear flame sight glassmissing.50c-open guage cock defective.50d-coil safety valve defective
Feb 7, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
32a/50a/50b/50c. 50a gasget missing front boiler door.50c hole in wall.
Jul 13, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Failure to maintain defect is fire rated ceiling missing and removed from various location in cellar exposing wood joist remedy restore & replace fire rated ceiling
Apr 27, 1995
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy coutrary to that allowed by nyc building dept.records.remedylegalise existing use with an amended certificate of occupancy or discoutince illegal use.
Jan 12, 1995
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. defect is: fire rated ceiling missing & removed from various locations in cellar exposing wood joists old & new creat-ing hazardous condition. remedy:-restore & replace fire rated ceiling
Jan 11, 1994 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted replacement with new floor beams joists of 1st apt 4 2)subdivision of cellar with non fire rated walls doors to create 4 rooms bathroom with people living remedy obtain permit
Apr 13, 1993
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain defect is fire rated ceiling missing and removed from various locations in cellar exposing woodjoists old and new remedy restore and replace firerated
Apr 13, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dept records 4 s.r.o.'s in cellar and 1 bathroom remedy legaltion existing use or discontinue illegal use
Apr 13, 1993
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 43
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 43
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 13, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 31, 2025 · Apt 33
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 31, 2025 · Apt 33
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 31, 2025 · Apt 33
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 16, 2025 · Apt 33
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 18, 2024 · Apt 43
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2023 · Apt 23
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 62
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 22
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 51
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 28, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 8, 2022 · Apt 22
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 23, 2022 · Apt 22
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2022 · Apt 22
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 33
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 23, 2021 · Apt 52
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 23, 2021 · Apt 52
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 23, 2021 · Apt 52
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 16, 2021 · Apt 52
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 16, 2021 · Apt 52
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 16, 2021 · Apt 52
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 16, 2021 · Apt 52
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 16, 2021 · Apt 52
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 16, 2021 · Apt 52
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 13, 2021 · Apt 52
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 13, 2021 · Apt 52
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 13, 2021 · Apt 52
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 13, 2021 · Apt 52
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 9, 2021 · Apt 52
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 8, 2021 · Apt 52
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 8, 2021 · Apt 52
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 4, 2021 · Apt 22
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 29, 2020 · Apt 22
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 26, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 24, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 16, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 25, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2019 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1909
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 24
- Building area
- 16,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,163 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2117 / 57
- Assessed value
- $647,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #110612, last renewed Oct 11, 2025.
Questions about 537 West 158 Street
Who owns 537 West 158 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 158 Management, LLC.
Does 537 West 158 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 365 housing violations at this property.
Is 537 West 158 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 14 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 58% of its 24 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 537 West 158 Street built?
City records list 1909 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 537 West 158 Street?
It has 24 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.