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437 East 159 Street

Bronx, NY 10451BBL 2-02381-0027Map

Owner of record: Hakmon Holdings De LLC

437 East 159 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1899 in Bronx, 10451. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Hakmon Holdings De LLC. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on June 13, 2025. 5 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
30
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
19
HPD complaints
139

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 13, 2025

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 · 30

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete flashing at all stories at north, south, and east exterior walls at public hall

    Jun 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 18, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective closet door in the private hallway located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 2NDFL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 2NDFL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 1st bathroom from east at north located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 2NDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st bathroom from east at north located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 22, 2021 · Apt 2NDFL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water tempature exceeding 130 degrees in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 27, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water tempature exceeding 130 degrees in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 27, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 27, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

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

    Dec 27, 2019 · Apt 2

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • B

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

    Dec 27, 2019 · Apt 2

    Open — Certification postponment granted
  • B

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

    Nov 16, 2019 · Apt 2

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 16, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east and nprth wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 11, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 11, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 11, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hard wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Oct 11, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 11, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose 13th bauster up from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    May 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing 4th baluster up from bottom at public hall stairs, 1st story

    May 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose baseboard heater cover at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 3, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wire at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 3, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    May 3, 2019 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    May 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the public hall and public hall stair at all story

    May 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway

    Dec 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of window seal-off with sheetrock in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Apr 19, 2014 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of sheetrock wall erected over window in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 21, 2014 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlets at north and west walls in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 9, 2012 · Apt 1

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 18, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Mar 23, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 19

  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. noted: at 2nd & 3rd flrs, existing windows have been sealed w/wood frame & sheet rock. at 2nd flr above garage, existing door has been removed&opening sealed.a small window was also installed

    Jul 25, 2013 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioners order to file a certificate of correction with the dob.note the following:ecb violation #34891643r;34869296k and 348692297m does not have a certificate of correction fil

    Dec 5, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's. order to file a c of c w/the dept of building. for ecb violation #34869296k. remedy: file c of c & correct violating conditions as required.

    May 3, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. 3rd fl apt arranged & occupied as single room occupancy. 3 rooms on 3rd fl - access into 2 rooms personal items

    May 3, 2011 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 1 or 2 families to 4 or more families. 2 families dwelling altered for occupancy for 4 families dwelling. class'a' apts on 2nd & 3rd fl subdivided into 2

    Dec 21, 2010 · Penalty $17,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. 2 families dwelling altered for occupancy for 4 families dwelling. class'a' apt on 2nd & 3rd fl subdivided into 2 additional class'a' apt. remedy: obtain permit.

    Dec 21, 2010 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofo or bldg dept records.2 families dwelling been altered into a multiple dwelling 3rd & 2nd stysapts been subdivided bldg now have a total of 4 apts.thereby increasin

    Dec 16, 2010 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply w/ an order of the commissioner to correct the violation condition of ecb #034504207h, in that a 2 car garage has been converted to a laundrymat. no access was gained to the bldg to date

    Jun 9, 2006 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall. note: wooden cornice is in a state of disrepair with rotting and missing pieces. also, the siding onall four exterior walls are bulging and spalling with missing pieces.

    Mar 8, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Plumbing work w/o a permit/laundry room ground flr no permit work is completed. remedy: obtain a permit and arrange for inspection with thisdepartment.

    Jan 23, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit.work noted:converted fomer metal two car garage to a laundromat & installed washing machines & six gas dryers.remedy:immediately discontinue illegal occupancy,obtain permits & restore to prior

    Jan 10, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall: note: wooden cornice is ina state of disrepair with seven pieces of wood missing from same. alsothe siding on all four exterior walls are bulging and spalling with

    Oct 21, 2005

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain hazardous defects holes in boiler room and cellar ceiling at various location.remedy:repair holes in boiler room and cellar ceiling forthwith

    Jun 28, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit work noted sheet rock partitions constructed at cellar created 3 rooms at cellar (2) door opening constructed at 1st story floor north section with stairs installed create ingress and egress

    Jun 28, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy for more than the legally approved number of families. bldg dept records indicate residence is legally approved for two family and stores, residence now altered for occupancy for

    Jun 24, 2005

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.defects noted:entire bldg,old siding loose,missing and hanging.bulging below second and third floor window sills.hanging,loose and missing just below cornice.remedy:main

    Oct 31, 2003

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o permit work noted installed gas stove and 3 pc bathroom installed partitions and created a single rm at cellar 2at 3rd fl apartmenet created partitons to great a srd at 1st fl from beaty salon installe

    Jun 23, 2003 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy former than the legally approved munber of families bldg dept records munber 24347 legal use 2 family and store illegal use 5 ro 1 with cellar 1 sro in the 2nd fl 1 sro in the

    Jun 23, 2003 · Penalty $3,050

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. defect is: at the south and east facade the shingles are spalling and defective throughout various locations. remedy: obtain necessary permits repair defects

    Jun 9, 2003 · Penalty $350

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 10, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt 2FLOOR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt FL3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2021 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 23, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 29, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Nov 29, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 29, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 29, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 29, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 29, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 29, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 29, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 29, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 29, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 15, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Nov 15, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 15, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 15, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 15, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,780 ft²
Lot area
1,471 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
203
Council district
17
Block / lot
2381 / 27
Assessed value
$440,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #710073, last renewed Aug 27, 2025.

Questions about 437 East 159 Street

Who owns 437 East 159 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hakmon Holdings De LLC.

Does 437 East 159 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.

Is 437 East 159 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 437 East 159 Street built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 437 East 159 Street?

It has 2 residential units and 4 units in total.

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