517 West 159 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02118-0048Map
Owner of record: 515 New Life Housing Development Fund Co Rporation
517 West 159 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 515 New Life Housing Development Fund Co Rporation. HPD has recorded 360 housing violations here, most recently on February 20, 2026. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 360
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 404
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 · 360
- BHazardous
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 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 32
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 32
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Feb 20, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl baseboard at all walls in the kitchen located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 42
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door at entrance in the bathroom located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system from building entrance door to west wall in the foyer located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose door at wash basin lower cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electronic ignition at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 34
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 16, 2025 · Apt 34
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ...all walls in the private hallway located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ...hinge in the entrance located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 32
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of ...flies in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 32
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 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ...the ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ...wood cabinets at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection ... at waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ...wood base sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ...the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ...ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ...electrical outlet at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ...electrical outlet at south wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ...the ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from east located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ...at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 23, 2025 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective glass pane upper sash windows at south wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 20, 2025 · Apt 34
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 20, 2025 · Apt 34
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator valve in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 20, 2025 · Apt 34
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 42
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 42
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator lower door in the kitchen located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story
Oct 21, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at south in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser pipe at west in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet for wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 21, 2024 · Apt 32
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 3
- 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 · 4
- Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed passageway.noted:@ time of insp all exits leading from rear passageway fire escapes are padlocked obstructing passageway for occupants in the event of fire.rem:remove obstruction
Dec 14, 2014 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide/use lifeline while working on scaffold. noted- uponinspection man working on suspended scaffold at exp 1 w/o being connected to lifeline,or wearing safety harness.stopworkuse harness/lifeline
Dec 19, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Licensed rigger failed to ensure scaffold worker met minimum requirements. noted- upon inspection man working on suspended scaffold at exp 1w/o proper c/f from licensed rigger. stop work on suspended scaffold
Dec 19, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3314.10.1. installation/use suspended scaffolds shall be erected and operated in such a manner that suspension elements (rope falls) are vertical and in a place parallel to the wall @ all times.noted- upon
Dec 19, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 23
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 23
Open - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 23
Open - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 23
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 23
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 23
Open - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 23
Open - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 23
Open - Door/window
Door
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 23
Open - General
Cabinet
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 23
Open
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 23
Open - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 23
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 10, 2026 · Apt 24
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 9, 2026 · Apt 24
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 3, 2026 · Apt 24
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 3, 2026 · Apt 24
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 32
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 32
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 32
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 32
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 42
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 42
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 42
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 42
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 42
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 42
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 42
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 42
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 42
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 42
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 42
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Sep 12, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 32
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 32
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 32
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 30, 2025 · Apt 34
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 30, 2025 · Apt 34
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 18,030 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,996 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2118 / 48
- Assessed value
- $512,550
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #106520, last renewed Sep 12, 2025.
Questions about 517 West 159 Street
Who owns 517 West 159 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 515 New Life Housing Development Fund Co Rporation.
Does 517 West 159 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 360 housing violations at this property.
Is 517 West 159 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 517 West 159 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 517 West 159 Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.