374 East 159 Street
Bronx, NY 10451BBL 2-02405-0014Map
Owner of record: Melrose Cluster, L.p.
374 East 159 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Bronx, 10451. It has 25 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Melrose Cluster, L.p.. HPD has recorded 45 housing violations here, most recently on August 24, 2026. 34 of the 45 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 25 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 45
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 63
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 45
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 5c, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 24, 2026 · Apt 5C
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Aug 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 29, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and the ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 26, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 6B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling on all stories at public hall
Jan 31, 2024
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system located at apt 6b, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 31, 2024 · Apt 6B
Open — Nov sent out - 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 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 25, 2023 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective roof bulk head
May 25, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling roof bulk head
May 25, 2023
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling roof bulk head
May 25, 2023
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 5th story
May 25, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - 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 16, 2023
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.
Feb 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 1A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective faucett at tub in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective door in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective door in the 1st room from east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective door in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 3, 2021 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
Oct 28, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 9, 2019 · Apt 1B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 .. , 1st story
Aug 27, 2019
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a , 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2018 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2a , 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 13, 2018 · Apt 2A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b , 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 13, 2018 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the private hallway located at apt 2b , 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 13, 2018 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2b , 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 13, 2018 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - 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 13, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Oct 25, 2017
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 10, 2017 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 10, 2017 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 10, 2013 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 23, 2013 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story
Jun 21, 2012 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 4; in the 1st living room from north located at apt 2d, 2nd story
Jun 21, 2012 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 15
- Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Instll 'u-shape' tightboard fence along exp#3 lot line @ the collapsed section of the driveways to secure the collapse zone from unauthorize access. fence to start approx 10' away from expo 3/4 corner of 374pro perty @ the northern curb & clf of the driveway @the rear of 375 e 158 st. extend fence apprx 10' into the driveway. continue fence approx ++
Mar 11, 2026
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Failure to maintain retaining wall.approx 8'tall rubblestone retaining wall along the exp3(south)property line w/returns alng exp2(east) property line&exp4(west)property line,as well as a rt w.ownr to rtain nys pe to eval the ent retaining walls&repair undr prmt.strt wrk by 5/4/26&cmplte/sgn off by 6/15/26
Mar 10, 2026
Dob violation - active - 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 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 26, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
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
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 1
Rear yard retaining wall (below grade) structurally compromised, with 20 ft missing and no shoring. shared driveway undermined by soil erosion developing over five foot sink hole with no safeguards in place. th
Mar 9, 2026 · Penalty $25,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure top maintain, retaining wall at rear of premises has partially collapsed into rear yard., repair and/replace
Sep 30, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 14, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 19, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2023 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2022 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2022 · Apt APT4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 11, 2021 · Apt 4B
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Oct 10, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 10, 2017 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 20, 2017 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 2, 2017 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 16, 2017 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 8, 2017 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2017 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 21, 2016 · Apt 2E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 4, 2016 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2016 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2016 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 13, 2016 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2016 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 21, 2015 · Apt 5A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 21, 2015 · Apt 5A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 21, 2015 · Apt 5A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 21, 2015 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2012 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 3, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 30, 2009 · Apt 6C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 1, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 1, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2005 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 7, 2005 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Cabinet
May 18, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 18, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 18, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
May 18, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 18, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Floor
May 18, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 18, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 18, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 18, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 18, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 18, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 18, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - General
Floor
May 18, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
May 18, 2005 · Apt 1B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1906
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 25
- Building area
- 20,052 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,985 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 201
- Council district
- 17
- Block / lot
- 2405 / 14
- Assessed value
- $554,850
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #204444, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.
Questions about 374 East 159 Street
Who owns 374 East 159 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Melrose Cluster, L.p..
Does 374 East 159 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 45 housing violations at this property.
Is 374 East 159 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 25 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 25 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 374 East 159 Street built?
City records list 1906 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 374 East 159 Street?
It has 25 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.