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559 West 191 Street

Manhattan, NY 10040BBL 1-02161-0120Map

Owner of record: 191 Realty Associates L P

559 West 191 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1923 in Manhattan, 10040. It has 30 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 191 Realty Associates L P. HPD has recorded 137 housing violations here, most recently on April 4, 2026. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 22 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
137
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
379

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 4, 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
22
About 73% of the building's 30 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 · 137

  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 65, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 65

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement

    Mar 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 65, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 65

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor under the radiator in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 51

    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 in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 51

    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 window frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 51

    Open — Lead docs submitted, not acceptable
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  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe cold water line uner the was basin in the bathroom located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 51

    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 east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 51

    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 window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective frames at entrance door located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from west at north

    Feb 18, 2024 · Apt B1

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

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to west yard at basement

    Feb 18, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Feb 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at bulkhead door

    Feb 11, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway the garabage plastic bags, cardboard

    Mar 2, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 12, 2023 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 12, 2023 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceilng in the 2nd room from north located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 12, 2023 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 12, 2023 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 12, 2023 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 12, 2023 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at wash basin's drainage in the bathroom located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 12, 2023 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly secure the loose the wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 12, 2023 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 12, 2023 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 12, 2023 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 11, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 11, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection drain pipe in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 11, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 11, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 11, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 11, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    May 11, 2022 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Mar 27, 2022 · Apt 2

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock on street entrance door to bldg. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 29, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 26, 2021 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Feb 26, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 3rd room from north located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 26, 2021 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 26, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 2nd room from north located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 26, 2021 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 26, 2021 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 26, 2021 · Apt 21

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Feb 26, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 19, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st riser from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 19, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Jan 19, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jan 19, 2021 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 8, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 7c technical report by 02/21/2013

    Dec 31, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Nov 30, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 · 4

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg facade and appurtenances. south elevation, exp#1 brick spall at 66h flr window exp #1,3,6, missing fire escape hand railing, were observed.rmdy:maintain exterior bldg facade

    Nov 5, 2016 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an acceptable cycle 7 technical report in compliance with code provisions: periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28-302 & the dept of bldgs rules & regulat

    Jan 5, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 27-217 occupancy contrary to that allowed by building dept records. legal use - 1 apt. current use - 2 apts location - basement. remedydiscontinue illegal use or legalize current use if feasible.

    Mar 10, 2011 · Penalty $600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 27-147 work w/o a permit,work noted: added apt w/kitchen & 3pc bathroom in basement. remedy: obtain permit & either restore to prior legal condition or legalize current condition if feasible.

    Mar 10, 2011 · Penalty $400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 63

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 63

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 62

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 62

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 65

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 9M

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 64

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 64

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 64

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 64

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 64

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 64

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Nov 24, 2024 · Apt 62

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 24, 2024 · Apt 62

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 51

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 64

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 13, 2024 · Apt 64

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 64

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 1, 2024 · Apt 64

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jul 1, 2023 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 26, 2023 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 25, 2023 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2023 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 24, 2023 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 53

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jan 13, 2023 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 12, 2023 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 24, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 3, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 3, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 3, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 3, 2022 · Apt 4

    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
1923
Floors
6
Residential units
30
Building area
20,742 ft²
Lot area
5,000 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2161 / 120
Assessed value
$828,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #100961, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.

Questions about 559 West 191 Street

Who owns 559 West 191 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 191 Realty Associates L P.

Does 559 West 191 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 137 housing violations at this property.

Is 559 West 191 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 22 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 73% of its 30 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 559 West 191 Street built?

City records list 1923 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 559 West 191 Street?

It has 30 residential units.

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