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569 West 159 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02118-0069Map

Owner of record: Dorothy Mcgowan Housing Development Fund Corp

569 West 159 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Dorothy Mcgowan Housing Development Fund Corp. HPD has recorded 143 housing violations here, most recently on July 14, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
143
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
178

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 14, 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
7
About 100% of the building's 7 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 · 143

  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at bulkhead door at south, roof

    Jul 13, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at bulkhead door at north, roof

    Jul 13, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective heavy duty mortise lock and its assembly at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 25, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 25, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign present [ missing information ] at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 25, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Feb 25, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

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

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Feb 20, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at roof bulkhead door at south at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Feb 20, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at roof bulkhead door at south at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Feb 20, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at roof bulkhead door at north at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Feb 20, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door

    Feb 20, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at building entrance door

    Feb 20, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at roof bulkhead door at north at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Feb 20, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .... in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 1st room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on 3rd story balcony at building front at fire escape

    Oct 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door leading to rear yard at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 11, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door leading rear yard at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door leading to rear yard at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose hand rail at west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story balcony at building front, south stack at fire escape

    Oct 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchenette located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective sink cabinet door in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    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 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire metal door in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 8, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock installed at rear door leading to yard at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 8, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story balcony south at fire passage way

    Jul 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at 3rd story balcony at building front at fire escape

    Apr 27, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of standing fan 3rd story balcony at building front at south at fire escape

    Apr 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at bulkhead door leading to roof , 4th story

    Apr 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 18, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 17, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 15, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 13, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Microwave

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 19, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Microwave

    Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 18, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 7, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 1A

    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 (C1)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
7
Building area
3,150 ft²
Lot area
1,499 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2118 / 69
Assessed value
$219,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #126319, last renewed Oct 9, 2025.

Questions about 569 West 159 Street

Who owns 569 West 159 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Dorothy Mcgowan Housing Development Fund Corp.

Does 569 West 159 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 143 housing violations at this property.

Is 569 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 569 West 159 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 569 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.