185 East 159 Street

Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and 2nd closet ceiling from north at east south wall in the private hallway located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

Jul 30, 2026 · Apt 4D

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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

Jul 23, 2026 · Apt 4D

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective repair or replace the defective hinges at buidling entrance door and make door self closing

Jul 23, 2026

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom from building street entrance to north wall in the private hallway located at apt 6b, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

Jun 9, 2026 · Apt 6B

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set and assemblies at building entrance door ( from street to vestibule door) at public hall, 1st story

May 10, 2026

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set and assemblies at building entrance door ( from street to vestibule door) at public hall, 1st story

May 10, 2026

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at bulkhead door at public hall stairs, 6th story

May 10, 2026

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 30, 2026

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) ceiling, north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 4D

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance to panel at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 4D

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east and west wall in the foyer located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 4D

Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 4D

Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 4D

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall, east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 4D

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

Feb 11, 2026 · Apt 4D

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge at bulkhead door at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 6th story

Nov 5, 2025

Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 6C

Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 6C

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 6C

Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 6C

Repair the roof so that it will not leak the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 6C

Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 6D

Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

Sep 30, 2025

Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

Sep 30, 2025

Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story

Sep 30, 2025

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

Sep 10, 2025

§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration compactor closet door screwed shut all stories at compactor closet

Sep 10, 2025

Provide an unlockable slide bolt or hook on roof door that allows re-entry from roof to public hall at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 6th story

Sep 10, 2025

Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at roof door at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 6th story

Sep 10, 2025

Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 5E

Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 5E

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

Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 5E

Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 5E

Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 5E

Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 5E

Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 5E

Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 5E

Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater thna 10 sq ft at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 5E

Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 5E

Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

Sep 9, 2025 · Apt 5E

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jul 29, 2019

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

Jun 26, 2019

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jun 26, 2018

Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017

May 31, 2018

Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

Apr 6, 2018

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jun 15, 2017

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Mar 26, 2015

Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test

Oct 31, 2014

Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

May 30, 2014

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Mar 4, 2013

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jan 26, 2012

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Feb 25, 2011

Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

Oct 8, 2010

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Jul 17, 2010

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Oct 7, 2009

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Sep 22, 2008

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Dec 18, 2007

Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

Nov 30, 2007

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Apr 20, 2007

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Aug 8, 2006

E-elevator elevatorrequired

Oct 17, 2005

Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

Jan 14, 2005

Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

Apr 21, 2004

2p1896

Aug 12, 2002

Clean car top

May 8, 1990

(51)repair motor room light.(52)secure grating by rope guard in motor room.(53)install capacity plate

Oct 26, 1988

Provide access to building so that a proper inspection can be made by this dept

Sep 14, 1988

Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.note:observed atexp #1(south)cracked brick masonry damaged mortar joints and deflecting lintels throughout.exp #2(west)improperly installed/supported a/c un

Jan 11, 2022

Failure to maintain exterior bldg facade&appurtenances.note:observed@exp1s cracked brick masonry,damaged mortar joints&deflecting lintels thruout.2)exp2w improperly installed/supported acunits.exp4e cracked/spa

Jan 11, 2022 · Penalty $2,500

Cease use violation issued,item/ car door restrictor tampered with making it not working, repair device then notify the nycdob for restore to service, re-inspection. class 1, no dlm. no door lock monitoring ins

Nov 12, 2021 · Penalty $3,125

No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as per 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. remedy; install dlm and perform and file test with nycdob. no access to machine room. water leak in pit. pho

Oct 21, 2020

Class 1 recurring no door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. remedy; file application, install dlm and perform and file test with nycdob. class

Apr 18, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

Class 1 no door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety. remedy; file application, insta

Feb 6, 2020 · Penalty $6,250

(68b1,68m7,44h8,40o2,57bb7,29m7,39o2,52m7,2x10,64m7)68b#adjust updatedlog book,68m#provide mcp program.44h#regroove,40o#clean top of car,57bb#provide new extinguisher.29m#provide cover,39o#clean motor room of n

Sep 6, 2019

Cu02x10,cu67x10,cu70z09; 10h11,32h10,39o02,40p16,70o02. 02x10-alarm inoperative, repair; 67x10-phone in car inoperative repair; 70z09-excessive water in pit remove; 10h11-gibsn car door worn replace; 32h11-ca

Mar 11, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

Work w/o a permit. noted: in apt #4a observed full height partition was erected to create one bedroom partitions d apprx 12'l x 10;h (100%of work done). rmdy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal

Sep 23, 2018

Work w/o a permit. at time of inspection noted in apt#1e living room was divided w/ a full height partition to create an additional bedroom w/ 2 beds and furniture. no permit on file w/ dob. this is a 1 bedroom

Sep 5, 2018

Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or buildings dept records. at time of inspection apt#1e was a 1 bedroom apt that was converted into a 2 bedroom adding 2 extra beds. living room has full height

Sep 5, 2018

40-p-16,67-x-10,70-o-02,71-x-10,80-b-07,98-bb-05,-40-p-16:no access;67-x-10:phone inoperative:70-o-02:water in pit;71-x-10:light no working;80-b-07:no run by sign,98-bb-05:cat-5 failed in 2013

Sep 2, 2018

Work w/out a permit. @ time of insp noted: @ apt# 5d erected full height partition w/ door to create additional sleeping quarter w/ 2 full beds. rem: obtain all required permits.

Aug 21, 2018

Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#812126. remedy: submit required technical report

May 18, 2018

02x10,32h10,59u15,68b07,70z09,71x10,99bb05,02x10. (02)outside communications-car phone(x)inoperative(10)repair. (32)top guide shoes(h)worn(10)repair. (59)machine brake(u)device not tagged(15)tag device. (68)mai

Aug 10, 2016 · Penalty $500

66o2/83x10 66) pit dirty/water 83) restore car back to full service, so that a complete inspection can be conducted. call dept of building for an appointment.

Oct 18, 2005 · Penalty $350

Cease use/hazardous. 16i7. cu-16-i-7=replace broken top pivet on 6 floor door. for reinspection call 212-566-5544.

Oct 4, 2005

Failure to file an amended 5th round report acceptable to this department indicating correction of unsafe conditions described in local law 11/98 report.remedy:file an amended repot following remedial repairs o

Apr 15, 2005

66z06/ 59r10/ 66=remove water from pit. 59=feed for machine space lighting should not come from machine disconnect switch.

Oct 27, 2004 · Penalty $180

83x10 83-restore to service for a complete inspection by this department.

Sep 10, 2004 · Penalty $350

83x11. 83 make all repair as are need and call 1212-566-5543 to inspected by this deprt.

Dec 15, 2003

66,z,10 66,o,20 16,e,10 08,v,10 55,y,13 55,0,02 51,b,10 44,e,10 15,i,10 66,210 remove water and clean 16e10 3 fl door not self closing 08v01 5 fl 51b10 install anti spain anti rotation rosete to comply with

Dec 8, 2003

73x11 73-restore & repair elevator for a complete inspection by this dept.

Oct 13, 2001

28h11, 50y11,

Sep 8, 1998