300 East 159 Street

Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl . in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 5A

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective marble saddle at entrance in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 5A

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 5A

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

Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 5A

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balance at 1st window from north at east in the 1st room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 5A

Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection . in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 5A

Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet . in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 5A

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 5A

Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mold at edge lining of bathtub at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 5A

Refit door at entrance in the entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

Mar 11, 2026 · Apt 5A

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

Mar 4, 2026

Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling all walls and trim in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 4A

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 4A

Properly secure the loose wash basin cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 4A

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balances at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 4A

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash spring balances at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 4A

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 4A

Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling all walls and trim in the foyer located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 4A

Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room, 4th story

Nov 13, 2025

Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 4C

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balances at upper window sash at fire escape window in the 5th room from east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 4C

M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock on door leading to room with fire escape in the 5th room from east located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1C

Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

Nov 12, 2025

Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 1C

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective glass pane window, window at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 4C

Refit door in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 4C

Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked boiler room at boiler room

Oct 31, 2025

Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 4C

Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 4C

And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of potted plants, rug and household items stored at 4th story balcony at east at fire escape

Oct 1, 2025

M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable hasp on door to fire escape window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

Oct 1, 2025 · Apt 5D

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire passage way door at east yard , 1st story

Aug 28, 2025

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective all windows in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 4C

Refit and rebuild door frame to room in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 4C

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window refit and seal from draft in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

Jul 8, 2025 · Apt 4C

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 5, 2025

Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection ... in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 4A

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

Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 4A

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom from building entrance to west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 4A

Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 3rd room from east, the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 4A

Cellar converted from 1 to 6 families. noted: cellar west at south - 2nd rm from front at right labeled (c) created & occupied as a sro with key lock at door, bed, toiletries, personal belongings, no windows, s

Oct 25, 2023 · Penalty $70,000

W/o a permit. noted: at time of inspection - cellar east at north apt b1: full height partition walls erected at various locations to create an addl't bdrm & change floor layout., obtain all permits

Oct 25, 2023 · Penalty $6,250

Contrary to dob/official records which indicates (1) cellar apt. at time of inspection - cellar apt b1 east at north observed created & occupied as sro's: 2 bdrms & sleeping area with shared kitchen and bthrm.,

Oct 25, 2023 · Penalty $6,250

W/o a permit. noted: at cellar west at south. full height partition walls erected to create a bthrm & 5 bdrms. water & waste lines installed for 3 pc bthrm (toilet, sink, shower); residential sink at kitchen. g

Oct 25, 2023 · Penalty $12,500

Cellar converted from 1 to 6 families. noted: cellar west at south - 2nd rm from front at left labeled (b) created & occupied as a sro with key lock at door, bed, personal belongings, no windows, shared kitchen

Oct 25, 2023 · Penalty $70,000

Cellar converted from 1 to 6 families. noted: cellar west at south - 2nd rm from rear labeled (d) created & occupied as a sro with key lock at door, 2 beds, personal belongings, shared kitchen & bthrm. addlt sr

Oct 25, 2023 · Penalty $70,000

Note at south elevation parapet wall out of plumb w/ cracked bricks and deteriorating mortar joints rem: repair replace defects maintain bldg

Apr 20, 2011 · Penalty $10,000

Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob. respondent failed to comply w/the commissioner's order to correct the violating conditions and file a c/c pursuant to 28-204.2 for nov

Apr 20, 2011 · Penalty $4,000

Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner. noted: at south elevation parapet wall out of plumb with missing/cracked bricks & deteriorating mortar joints. remedy: repair and/or replace defects noted

Feb 26, 2011 · Penalty $2,500

Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: at west elevation fire escape obstructed at 3rd story by flower pot & at 4th story by stored air conditioning unit. remedy: remove obstructions immediatel

Feb 26, 2011 · Penalty $1,200

Failure to comply with the comm's order to file a cofc w/the dob for open ecb nov#34869315r.rem:comply w/coom's order

Feb 26, 2011 · Penalty $2,000

Failure to maintain building in a code-complaint manner. noted: at time of inspection parapet wall at exp 4 (south side) shows vertical cracks,missing bricks & mortar. deteriorating condition. (adjacent lot vac

Dec 8, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

50abc, 50a-check valve on feed water line missing 50b-all burner need adjustment smoke sut 50c-install amt physon valve upright

Jul 20, 2009 · Penalty $100

Cease use b4b/ 32a/ 32b/ 50a/ 50b/ 50c/ 50d/ 51/ 50a smoke, fumes & fire escaping / coming from missing rear peep hole glass. 50b boiler room not a storage room 50c holes on boiler room ceiling 50d mixing valve

Apr 25, 2007 · Penalty $800

Work without a permit. work noted a new entrance & stair (concrete) created approx 4'x7' along park avenue. remedy: discontinue illegal use /and restore back to legal prior condition.

Dec 17, 1997 · Penalty $2,500

Work without a permit. work noted: window removed and replace with anew entrance & concrete stair at south west side along park avenue. and convert apt into a grocery store 1st sty. remedy: discontinue illegal

Dec 17, 1997 · Penalty $2,500

Work without a permit work noted; window removed and new entrance created on park ave side south west corner . also former aprtment convertedinto commmercial space at same location. remedy obtain approval and

Jan 4, 1996 · Penalty $1,000

Work without a permit.work noted:window removed and new entrance created on park ave side-south west corner:also former apt converted into store at same location:sign over entrance roads-finast health +grocery.

May 17, 1995 · Penalty $1,000

Work without a permit.work noted new entrance 4'x7'.created along parkave.remedy;obtain permits or restore back to prior illegal condition.

Jan 30, 1995 · Penalty $1,000

Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy no alt number, occupied first story as grocery store. remedy: obtain a valid c of o

Mar 8, 1994 · Penalty $350

Illegal use in a residential district r10 district res now converted apt first story i nto commercial use grocery store remedy discontineu illegal use

Mar 8, 1994 · Penalty $475

Owrk wihtout a permit < opening on park ave side of premises creating new entrance approx. 4'-0'-7'-0. remedy:obtain a permit if feasible or restore premises to priro legal condition.

Dec 13, 1993 · Penalty $1,000