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531 West 159th Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02118-7501Map

Owner of record: Residential Industries II LLC

531 West 159th Street is a condominium built in 2017 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 30 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is Residential Industries II LLC. HPD has recorded 91 housing violations here, most recently on September 3, 2026. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
91
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
80

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 3, 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

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 · 91

  • B

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

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ventilation system at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of flies and maggots at compactor closet, 1st story

    Aug 28, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at hopper door at south wall at compactor closet, 1st story

    Aug 28, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of flies in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the flood water at cellar

    Aug 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe at main sewer at cellar

    Aug 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of flies in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 30sq feet at west wall at basement

    Aug 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of flies at basement

    Aug 18, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of flies in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 8, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 28, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Feb 28, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 square feet at north wall next to elevator at cellar

    Aug 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 square feet at north wall next to elevator at cellar original violation 18183831 issued 25-aug-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 25, 2025

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

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 square feet at ceiling, north and east walls at cellar at laundry room original violation 18183830 issued 25-aug-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 25, 2025

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

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 square feet at ceiling, north and east walls at cellar at laundry room

    Aug 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the ... at compactor closet, 3rd story

    Aug 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at staircase a at public hall stairs, 6th story

    Aug 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall at staircase a at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Aug 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at staircase b at public hall stairs, 6th story

    Aug 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall approx 10 sqft at cellar

    May 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... north wall approx 8 sq.ft at laundry room

    May 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at gym room at cellar

    May 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 7c, 7th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 7C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 7c, 7th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 29, 2024 · Apt 7C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and west wall at stair ''b'' at public hall stairs, 7th story

    Apr 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and west wall at stair ''b'' at public hall stairs, 7th story

    Apr 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Apr 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door at building front entrance door , 1st story

    Apr 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 31, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Sep 11, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 11, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 11, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 11, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 11, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Sep 11, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 11, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Sep 11, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Apr 5, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 5, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 5, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 ... at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 5, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 5, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ... at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 5, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2024

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    No door lock monitoring installed in controller as mandated in appendix k 3 of 2014 building codes. remedy: install dlm, file and perform test with nyc dob

    Feb 5, 2021 · Penalty $1,280

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or building dept records. noted: existing c of o #2138 indicates a garage: existing conditions is an open parking lot. c of o must indicate the gross amount of c

    May 14, 2009 · Penalty $400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 13, 2026 · Apt 7D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 2, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 26, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 1, 2025 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 28, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 5, 2024 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 7, 2024 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 7A7B7C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 19, 2023 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 17, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 24, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 8, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 8, 2022 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 29, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Mar 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Mar 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 2D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 16, 2022 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 16, 2022 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 16, 2022 · Apt 4D

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Condominium (RM)
Year built
2017
Floors
7
Residential units
30
Building area
32,172 ft²
Lot area
7,494 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2118 / 7501
Assessed value
$3,429,160
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #144636, last renewed Feb 17, 2026.

Questions about 531 West 159th Street

Who owns 531 West 159th Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Residential Industries II LLC.

Does 531 West 159th Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 91 housing violations at this property.

Is 531 West 159th 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 531 West 159th Street built?

City records list 2017 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 531 West 159th Street?

It has 30 residential units and 31 units in total.

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