513 West 159 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02118-0045Map
Owner of record: 513 West 159 Housing Development Corpora Tion
513 West 159 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 10 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 513 West 159 Housing Development Corpora Tion. HPD has recorded 160 housing violations here, most recently on September 18, 2025. 29 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 10 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 160
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 162
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 · 160
- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall and ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 4B
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north, the bathroom , the private hallway located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at east, south, west wall, including window frame, and the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls at public hall, 1st story
Dec 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls at public hall, 4th story
Dec 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls at public hall, 5th story
Dec 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls at public hall, 6th story
Dec 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 8, 2024 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 7, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 4, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 4, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 4, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 4, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall in the foyer located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall, west wall in the private hallway located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door to public hall , 1st story
Apr 27, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 27, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 4B
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 3, 2024 · Apt 5B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 3, 2024 · Apt 5B
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 3, 2024 · Apt 5B
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 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 3, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 3, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at bulkhead , 5th story
Aug 7, 2023
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material ceiling at bulkhead , 5th story
Aug 7, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 7, 2023 · Apt 4B
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 7, 2023 · Apt 4B
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective (frame) in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 7, 2023 · Apt 4B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 7, 2023 · Apt 4A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 7, 2023 · Apt 4B
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 23, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 23, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 23, 2023 · Apt 4B
Open — Violation will be reinspected
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
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 15, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - General
Janitor/super
Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 20, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 20, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 3, 2025 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 3, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 26, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 26, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 26, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 26, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 15, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 1B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 3, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 30, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 27, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C4)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 10
- Building area
- 9,220 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,598 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2118 / 45
- Assessed value
- $370,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #130367, last renewed Oct 9, 2025.
Questions about 513 West 159 Street
Who owns 513 West 159 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 513 West 159 Housing Development Corpora Tion.
Does 513 West 159 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 160 housing violations at this property.
Is 513 West 159 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 10 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 10 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 513 West 159 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 513 West 159 Street?
It has 10 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.