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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 91
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of flies and maggots at compactor closet, 1st story
Aug 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the flood water at cellar
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe at main sewer at cellar
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of flies at basement
Aug 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Feb 28, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door at building front entrance door , 1st story
Apr 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.