557 West 159 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02118-0063Map

557 West 159 Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Doc Saab, INC.. HPD has recorded 1 housing violation here, most recently on March 24, 2009.

HPD violations: 1
DOB violations: 9
ECB violations: 19
HPD complaints: 12

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Mar 24, 2009

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 1

BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, apartment at east
Mar 24, 2009 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 9

Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 11, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 11, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 11, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 11, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 22, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 29, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 29, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 29, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 29, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 19

Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob's records. illegal occupancynoted: at 1st fl & basement have been used/converted to transient use for less than 30 days & occupied by 6 guess fir short term staying thr
Nov 13, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec. 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use at1st fl & basement class'j'. previous vio#35444091j & 35425328p. remedydiscontinue illegal occupancy.
Nov 13, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner lack of a system oif automatic sprinkler where is required as per bc 903.2 & 27-954 for transient use at 1st fl & basement. previous vio#35444090h & 35425327n.
Nov 13, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. lack of required # of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1(2008 code);27-366;bc1021.1(2014 code)for transient use at 1st fl & basement. previous viola
Nov 13, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to provide a system of automatic sprinklers where required pr bc 903.2 and 27.954 for transient use at 1st floor duplex.prvious violation#35425327.remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Sep 12, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve
Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records.illegal occupancy notedd at 1st floor duplex of legal 2 family dwelling converted to transient use.noted: 8 guest booked on airbnb.com staying at 1st floor dup
Sep 12, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Bc 907.2.8 failure to provide the required fire alarm system for transient use at 1st floor duplex.previous violation#35425328p.remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy.
Sep 12, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to provide the required number of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 (2008),bc 1021.1(2014) and 27-366 for transient use at 1st floor duplex.previous violation #35425326l.rem:discontinue ille
Sep 12, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.lack of required number of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1(2008 code)27-366 bc 1021.1(2014 code) for transient use found at the first floor.rem:d
May 24, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Bc907.2.8.failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use foundat first floor.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy
May 24, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve

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Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records which indicates the premises to be a 2 family dwelling legally.now illegally converted to transient use from 2 class a dwelling.noted:at the first floor level
May 24, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.lack of a system of automatic sprinkler where is required has per bc903.2 and 27-954 for transient use found at the first floor.rem:discontinue illegal occupanc
May 24, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 2
Work after hours w/o variance permti contrary to 28-105.12.5. noted: at time of inspection(saturday @ 12:30pm)observed 8 workers are doing construction work w/o after work going on under job#122048569 stop work
Feb 18, 2017 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. noted: at the time of inspection,i observed large amounts of mortar has been allowed by fall onto both adjacent properties at exp
Nov 8, 2016 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply with the comm order to file a cert of correction with the dob for nov#35073712n issued on 11/04/13 pursuant to 28-204.4 & ircny 102-01 for inadequate exits for existing structure.rem:file a ce
Jul 31, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: construction,plumbing & electrical workdone to convert 2 family dwelling into 4 family dwelling;w/1 class'a' dwelling unit at basement,1st fl,2nd fl & 3rd fl each. all apts have
Nov 4, 2013
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec. 1001.4;27-365 inadequate exits for existing structurre;failure toprovide required secondary means of egress from room or space as required by law. note: 3 story 4 family dwelling has no required means of
Nov 4, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 1 or 2 families to 4 or more families. note: dob records indicate bldg to bed occupied asa 2 family dwelling now bldg occupied as a 4 family w/a class'a' dwell
Nov 4, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: no fire stopping per bc 712.3;27-345. defect noted: the ceiling in boiler room (rurectly above the functioning boiler & hot water heater) is not fire rated &
Nov 4, 2013 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve

Complaints

Electric
No lighting
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 2
Close
Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 2, 2016 · Apt 1
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 1, 2009 · Apt 3
Close
General
Cabinet
Mar 1, 2009 · Apt 3
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2009 · Apt 2
Close
General
Cabinet
Nov 24, 2008 · Apt 3
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2008 · Apt 3
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 15, 2008 · Apt 3
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 16, 2007 · Apt 3
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 6, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close

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Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 22, 2007 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Nov 19, 2005 · Apt 3
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type: Two-family home (B1)
Year built: 1920
Floors: 3
Residential units: 2
Building area: 3,856 ft²
Lot area: 1,499 ft²
Zoning: R7-2
Community board: 112
Council district: 10
Block / lot: 2118 / 63
Assessed value: $110,760
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 557 West 159 Street

Who owns 557 West 159 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Doc Saab, INC..

Does 557 West 159 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1 housing violations at this property.

Is 557 West 159 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 557 West 159 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 557 West 159 Street?

It has 2 residential units.

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