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511 West 159 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02118-0044Map

Owner of record: 18 Holdings Group LLC

511 West 159 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 18 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 18 Holdings Group LLC. HPD has recorded 115 housing violations here, most recently on October 4, 2026. 16 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 14 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
115
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
708

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 4, 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
14
About 78% of the building's 18 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 · 115

  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet observed at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at north wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 8

    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 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Civ14 mailed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 5th room from north, the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at west wall, and at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 8

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty lock assembly at front entrance door to building

    Aug 13, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Apr 29, 2026

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal riser, 7th from bottom up at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Feb 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door , 2nd story

    Dec 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Dec 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 20, 2025 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective inoperable hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket seal at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north, the 2nd room from north located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north located at apt 8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 8

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent material at ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 5th story

    Aug 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 5th story

    Aug 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 20, 2024 · Apt 10

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 5th story

    Aug 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead, roof

    Aug 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Aug 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective at ceiling at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Aug 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall at public hall

    Aug 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Aug 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and east wall at bulkhead, roof

    Aug 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at bulkhead, roof

    Aug 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at bulkhead ceiling, roof

    Aug 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Aug 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Aug 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & east wall at bulkhead, roof

    Aug 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Aug 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing escutheon plate at upper riser pipe in the kitchen located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective knob at door in the entrance located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door sweeper permanetly installed at door in the entrance located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 7, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 2

  • 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

    Sep 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit. access provided to apt #5, noted full height partitions erected in living room area to create a 2nd bedroom. please note illegally created bedroom lacks natural light, ventilation and hea

    Apr 8, 2025 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurentances noted down spout from roof at end of alley at 2nd exposure drains onto cement and directly into adjoining property ( 513 w 159 st) remedy: maintain exterior

    Jul 30, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 3

    Stop all wrk wrk w/o permit noted in basement of bldh entry under stoop erected new (2x452x3) steel stud partitions w/ 1/2" sheetrock creating multiple rms installed new shielded cable elec lines & outlet boxes

    Jul 15, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain noted fire damage 2 thru 5 floor windows and sashed burnt and defective 2 thru 5 floors remedy make all necessary repairs

    Feb 14, 1989 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 28, 2026 · Apt 10

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 14, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jun 14, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 30, 2024 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 30, 2024 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 14, 2024 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 13, 2024 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 12, 2024 · 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 (C4)
Year built
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
18
Building area
11,041 ft²
Lot area
2,698 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2118 / 44
Assessed value
$666,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #120344, last renewed Aug 27, 2025.

Questions about 511 West 159 Street

Who owns 511 West 159 Street?

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

Does 511 West 159 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 115 housing violations at this property.

Is 511 West 159 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 14 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 78% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 511 West 159 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 511 West 159 Street?

It has 18 residential units.

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