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609 West 158 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02136-0005Map

Owner of record: Restoring Communities Housing Developmen T Fund

609 West 158 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1915 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 25 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Restoring Communities Housing Developmen T Fund. HPD has recorded 52 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 41 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
52
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
18

What to know

Concern
8 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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 · 52

  • 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 29, 2026

    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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    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 2, 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 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling , 1st story

    Dec 5, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of discarted refridgerator with doors intack , 1st story

    Dec 5, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st marble tread from top at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Dec 5, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

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

    Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

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

    Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Dec 5, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Dec 5, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete steps at building front first up from bottom , 1st story

    Sep 16, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 16, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 16, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble tread 1st up from bottom at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Sep 16, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 16, 2020 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at upper window sash in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 7, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 7, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wash/basin in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 7, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wastline at wash/basin in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 7, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 7, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 7, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at wasteline at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Refit the upper window sash in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 10, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 2, 2015

    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.

    Feb 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    May 2, 2001

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots all stys balcony west stack fire escape.

    Jul 27, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line roof.

    Jul 27, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of discontinued door and broken antenna roof.

    Jul 27, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors bulkhead roof.

    Jul 27, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of discontinoued radiator 4 sty public hall.

    Jul 27, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors walls of fire stairs all stys public hall.

    Jul 27, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots 3 sty balcony bldg front fire escape.

    Jul 27, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 1 sty southeast apt 1b mrs paulina. , section '' ''

    May 25, 1994 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane lower sash 1 sty southeast apt 1b southeast room. , section '' ''

    May 25, 1994 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective wooden floor 1 sty sotheast apt 1b southeast room at radiator. , section '' ''

    May 25, 1994 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window frame 1 sty southeast apt 1b southeast room at radiator. , section '' ''

    May 25, 1994 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective gas range oven and burner 1 sty southeast apt 1b kitchen. , section '' ''

    May 25, 1994 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling 1 sty southeast apt 1b thru out. , section '' ''

    May 25, 1994 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls ceiling 2 sty northeast apt 2c kitchen bathroom. , section '' ''

    Feb 25, 1993 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 2 sty northeast apt 2c kitchen bathroom. , section '' ''

    Feb 25, 1993 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color kitchen ceiling 2 sty east apt 2c er1. located at apt 2c

    Aug 29, 1989 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak kitchen 2 sty east apt 2c er1. located at apt 2c

    Aug 29, 1989 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    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 · 7

  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection of 5 story gut renovation observed construction fence without valid permit causing hazardous conditions.

    Jun 3, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At time of inspection observed c-hooks in place for stucco repair and no notification provided for c-hooks causing hazardous conditionsnotify department stop all use of suspended scaffolding

    Jun 3, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    15,16,50. (16)boiler name plate missing. (50a)clean boiler room of debris & soot. (15)seal all holes & openings in boiler room.

    Oct 18, 2017

    Active
  • Class - 2

    50a/b254/50a-adjust burner/50b-external tank souted up.causing sout togo into 1 fl apt

    May 31, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    B354 16.32a.34a.39.44b.48a.35.50.50a.50b.50c.50d.50e 50 clean out plates not sealed properly 50a missing air gap on backflow 50b missing check val ve on boiler feed line 50c #67 low water cut off leaking 50d di

    Apr 30, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    B354 50.50a.50b. 50 water heater drum outlet to be cleaned excess soot 50a oil burner to be adjusted w/ co2 kit 50b discharge pipe on safety valve has treaded end

    Apr 30, 2009

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg.exterior noted:roof level chimney south side above parapet is leaning with displaced brick & missing mortar.remdy:maintain bldg,repair defects obtain all permits & plans with dob. if ne

    Apr 26, 2001 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 30, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 1, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 31, 2022 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 5, 2020 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 7, 2020 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 13, 2020 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 25, 2019 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 31, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 31, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
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  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 22, 2019 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 14, 2019 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 12, 2018 · Apt 4E

    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 (C7)
Year built
1915
Floors
5
Residential units
25
Building area
20,750 ft²
Lot area
5,775 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
112
Council district
7
Block / lot
2136 / 5
Assessed value
$1,033,200
Landmark / historic district
Audubon Park Historic District

HPD registration #125007, last renewed Aug 14, 2025.

Questions about 609 West 158 Street

Who owns 609 West 158 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Restoring Communities Housing Developmen T Fund.

Does 609 West 158 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 52 housing violations at this property.

Is 609 West 158 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 609 West 158 Street built?

City records list 1915 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 609 West 158 Street?

It has 25 residential units and 28 units in total.

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