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509 West 159 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02118-0043Map

Owner of record: 18 Holdings Group LLC

509 West 159 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1916 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 22 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 18 Holdings Group LLC. HPD has recorded 224 housing violations here, most recently on May 13, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 17 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
224
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
1,226

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 13, 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
17
About 77% of the building's 22 apartments
Down from 18 in 2018

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 · 224

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 22, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 13, 2026 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 22, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 13, 2026 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Aug 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Aug 23, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 22, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2024 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2024 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2024 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 22, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2024 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2024 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical lighting fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 22, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2024 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 22, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 6, 2024 · Apt 22

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 31, 2024 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 12, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 12

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of discarded washing machine at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Refit door at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Apr 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Apr 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 5

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 5

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 5, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 17, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system on boiler room door and at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 4th story

    Dec 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 2nd story

    Dec 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble tread 6th and 14th up from bottom at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Dec 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble landing 9th up from bottom at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Dec 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble tread 13 and 15th up from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Dec 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble landing 9th up from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Dec 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Dec 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at entrance door located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 13, 2018 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at doorway in the bathroom located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 13, 2018 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator shut off valve in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 13, 2018 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 24, 2018 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze porcelain bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 24, 2018 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective grout at ceramic floor tile in the bathroom located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 24, 2018 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 24, 2018 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle in the kitchen located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 24, 2018 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Aug 24, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 13, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Dec 2, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Emergency none

    Egncy-emergency none

    May 14, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 1

    Altered/changed bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1 28-118.3.2.noted in apt 20,19,16,11 & 10.have illegal converted to sro erecting walls & changing layput of the apt & installing doors w/ lock

    Jun 2, 2016 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Altered/change bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o as per 28-118.3.1-28-118/.3.2. note: in apt 20,19,16,11,& 10 have illegally converted to sroerecting walls & changing layput of the apts & installing doors w/lock

    Apr 14, 2016 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: in apt #20,19,16,11 & 10 erected full height partitions & installed doors w/locking devices changing the layout of the apts. remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior

    Apr 14, 2016 · Penalty $100

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. note a section of the wooden and metal cornice from the southeast corner. apprx 8'x6' ismissing (fell to the sidewalk).provide a sidewalk shed along the front

    Aug 23, 2015 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the comms order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob noted respondent failed to comply w/ the comms order to correctthe violating conditions & file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-20

    Nov 3, 2010 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg. in code compliant manner. noted: (1) masonrylanding @ top of 3rd fl. stairs, is cracked in several places. this isnot a elevator bldg & the stairs is the only means of access to indivi

    Sep 8, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.noted:north brick wallhas 2 3/8" diagonal cracks,each approx 3ft long.the east wall has eroded bricks & both walls,combined total of approx 800sf,needs repointing

    May 5, 2010 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code-complaint manner.noted:east exit doorto alleway-adj to 1-story extn-has no lockset,but instead has a dead bolt on the ext side of door.the stairs is rusted & the horizontal stru

    May 5, 2010 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner.stairs between 4th & 5th floors threads and stringer pulling away from wall top 3 stair threads hanging.fire dept evacuated 5th & 6th floor occupants from r

    May 3, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jul 31, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 9, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 19

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 23, 2024 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 2, 2023 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 2, 2023 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 30, 2023 · Apt STOREF

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 26, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 7, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 7, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 7, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 11, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 3, 2022 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 13, 2020 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Sep 4, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 4, 2019 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 5, 2018 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 5, 2018 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 24, 2018 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 24, 2018 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 15, 2017 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 15, 2017 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Sep 15, 2017 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Sep 15, 2017 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 15, 2017 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 15, 2017 · Apt 15

    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 (C7)
Year built
1916
Floors
6
Residential units
22
Building area
15,558 ft²
Lot area
4,013 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2118 / 43
Assessed value
$1,244,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #125598, last renewed Aug 27, 2025.

Questions about 509 West 159 Street

Who owns 509 West 159 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 18 Holdings Group LLC.

Does 509 West 159 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 224 housing violations at this property.

Is 509 West 159 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 17 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 77% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 509 West 159 Street built?

City records list 1916 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 509 West 159 Street?

It has 22 residential units and 25 units in total.

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