555 West 159 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02118-0062Map
Owner of record: The Dorothy Mcgowan Housing Development Fund
555 West 159 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 7 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is The Dorothy Mcgowan Housing Development Fund. HPD has recorded 242 housing violations here, most recently on July 15, 2026. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 242
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 189
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 · 242
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor not leveled in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing devices in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing devices in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 2A
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 missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at all yards
Apr 9, 2026
Open — Defect letter issued
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- 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 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise door lock in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective glass pane at entrance door , 1st story
Oct 14, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door
Oct 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door
Oct 11, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at at public hall, 1st story
Oct 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at south bulkhead door to roof
Oct 11, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at north bulkhead door to roof
Oct 11, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 4, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading rear yard at public hall, 1st story
Oct 4, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder key operated lock at exit door to rear yard at public hall, 1st story
Jun 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding 2nd story balcony building front at south at fire escape
Apr 1, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at building rear at fire escape
Mar 25, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective hydronic baseboard heater missing cover at east wall at public hall, 4th story
Mar 25, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 2nd room from north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the foyer located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device at entrance door in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 5, 2024 · Apt 2A
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to basement at boiler room
Jun 12, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 12, 2024 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 26, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color approx. 2 sq. ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 6, 2023 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 2b, 2nd story, apartment at north
Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 14, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 2, 2024 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 11, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Dec 21, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 21, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 6, 2023 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 25, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 25, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 25, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Mailbox
Aug 25, 2023 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 24, 2023 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 17, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 23, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 23, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 23, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 23, 2023 · Apt 1A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 7
- Building area
- 2,928 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,499 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2118 / 62
- Assessed value
- $204,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #143442, last renewed Oct 9, 2025.
Questions about 555 West 159 Street
Who owns 555 West 159 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is The Dorothy Mcgowan Housing Development Fund.
Does 555 West 159 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 242 housing violations at this property.
Is 555 West 159 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 555 West 159 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 555 West 159 Street?
It has 7 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.