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571 West 159 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02118-0070Map

Owner of record: 571 W 159 LLC

571 West 159 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 571 W 159 LLC. HPD has recorded 110 housing violations here, most recently on July 25, 2024. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 11 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
110
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
218

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jul 25, 2024

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
11
About 55% of the building's 20 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 · 110

  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges, in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 25, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 17, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 17, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 17, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 17, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 17, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 17, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 17, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 22, 2023 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west and north wall at public hall, 5th story

    Sep 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall, west and north walls at public hall, 5th story

    Sep 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color fire retardant material at east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling at roof bulkhead , 5th story

    Sep 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at roof bulkhead ceiling , 5th story

    Sep 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at roof bulkhead , 5th story

    Sep 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wood door at entrance to room in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 24, 2023 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective bottom of wood door at entrance to room in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 24, 2023 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 5

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key-operated lock on door leading to the fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at lower sash window at east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 27, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 5

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 5

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 5th room from north, the 2nd room from north, the 1st room from north, the foyer located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 12 sq ft at ceiling, west wall, north wall, south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl ... in the bathroom located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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; located at apt 5, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 23, 2022 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective lower glass pane at window at public hall, 2nd story

    May 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall at public hall, 1st story

    May 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at south wall at public hall, 1st story

    May 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain. observed window a/c unit on the third floor is missing support brackets, repair and or replace; repair/replace

    Sep 25, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed sections of missing / broken / corroded decorative sheet-metal elements @ exp #1 directly above 4th fl windows., repair an

    Mar 22, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unapproved,unsafe,unsuitable electrical equipment,apparatus,materials,devices,appliaces,or wiring in use.outside line box:defective and rutting line box,the end line box is not secured."please note"this not a f

    Apr 11, 2018 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to install grounding electrical conductor in accordance with section.basement service equipment:the service entrance conductor is not grounded and the time box!!rem:properly install ground electrical.

    Apr 11, 2018 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Fail to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner:use prob door/hardware note:@all doors installed metal hasp and deadbolt device installed on rear room door preventing access to fire escape.rem:provide legal hard

    Aug 14, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or dob records. noted:dob records indicate bldg to be 5 stories,20 class 'a' apts. currently @4th story,apt 12a n/w section of bldg,a 1-bedroom apt is converted into

    Aug 14, 2013 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted installed new sheet rock partitions at basement apartment at northeast sied of building also noted various holes in ceilings of apt thruout stop all work remedy obtain permits

    May 3, 1989

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit note construction of a stairway and entrance at front west basement window wood & sheet rock partitions at several location throughout basement masonry block closing of windows at all loca

    Mar 28, 1989 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain interior existing dumbwaiter shaft inproperly sealed fire rated ceiling broken missing at rear apt partition steel stair angles rusted broken & missing at east basement /first sty area way

    Mar 28, 1989 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the department of building records from class a superintendant apt to sro remedy obtain a valid c of o and or restore to prior legal use

    Mar 28, 1989 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall defective retaining rubble stome wall at rear yard north side appox7' high is defective and has voids looe stones and also reveals missing guard protection fence

    Mar 28, 1989 · Penalty $125

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is retaining rubblr stone wall at rear yard east side approx 10'high is defective and has voids and loose stones and is out of plumb appox 5" also reveals a mis

    Mar 28, 1989 · Penalty $125

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 11, 2023 · Apt 175THF

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 19, 2023 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 19, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 15, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 15, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 15, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 15, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 15, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jun 15, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 15, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 15, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 15, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 3, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 3, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 3, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 3, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 3, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 3, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 3, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 3, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 3, 2022 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 4, 2022 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 4, 2022 · Apt 15

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 24, 2021 · Apt 12

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 24, 2021 · Apt 12

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 24, 2021 · Apt 12

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 24, 2021 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 2, 2021 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 1, 2021 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 19, 2021 · Apt 8

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 11, 2021 · Apt 8

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Mar 10, 2021 · Apt 8

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Feb 27, 2021 · Apt 12

    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
5
Residential units
20
Building area
12,385 ft²
Lot area
3,747 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2118 / 70
Assessed value
$654,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #104865, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.

Questions about 571 West 159 Street

Who owns 571 West 159 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 571 W 159 LLC.

Does 571 West 159 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 110 housing violations at this property.

Is 571 West 159 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 11 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 55% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 571 West 159 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 571 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.