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959 East 156 Street

Bronx, NY 10455BBL 2-02708-0069Map

Owner of record: Neenish Tart LLC

959 East 156 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1889 in Bronx, 10455. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Neenish Tart LLC. HPD has recorded 47 housing violations here, most recently on November 17, 2025. 36 of the 47 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
47
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
25

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 17, 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 · 47

  • I

    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 17, 2025

    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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling, apprx. 5sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 13225240 issued 13-aug-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 13, 2019 · Apt 2

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

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

    Aug 13, 2019 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling, apprx. 5sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Aug 13, 2019 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 13, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 13, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Aug 13, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 13, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 13, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 that is missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 13, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    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 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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
  • I

    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, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Feb 4, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector .. missing located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Nov 13, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder lock at buliding entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 13, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Nov 13, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Nov 13, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ..missing located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Nov 13, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Nov 13, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electrical wire on the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Nov 13, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective drawer for the lower cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Nov 13, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door ... in the entrance located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, apartment at north

    Nov 13, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 = 8; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Nov 13, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing scuttle ladder to roof at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 13, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 29, 2014

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electrical supply located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 29, 2014 · Apt 2NDFL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes , in the 2nd room from north at west located at b-room 4e, 1st story

    Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes ... in the 1st room from north at east located at b-room 5a, 1st story

    Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 5A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes .. in the 1st room from north at west located at b-room 7a, 2nd story

    Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 7A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes .. in the 2nd room from north at west located at b-room 8b, 2nd story

    Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 8B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes .. in the 3rd room from north at west located at b-room 9a, 2nd story

    Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 9A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes .. in the 4th room from north at east located at b-room 9b, 2nd story

    Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 9B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes at basement sty in the 1st room from north at west located at b-room 1a

    Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 1A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes basement sty in the 3rd room from north at west located at b-room 2a

    Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 2A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes at basement sty in the 4th room from north at west located at b-room 3a

    Nov 13, 2008 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes , in the 2nd room from north at west located at b-room 4e, 1st story

    Oct 31, 2008 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 100 watts required

    Feb 3, 2006

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations 2 sty apt 3. , section '' ''

    Oct 26, 1988 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations 1 sty apt 2. located at apt 2

    Oct 26, 1988 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of double cylinder key operated lock vestibule to 1 sty pub hall door.

    Aug 9, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the west courtyard.

    Aug 9, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or building dept records noted the premises was converted from a multi dwelling to a half way house a violation was issued on 7/10/08 violation #34682006n and the vi

    Dec 11, 2008 · Penalty $2,400

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Altered/change bldg occupied w/o a valid c of o as per 28-118.31 - 28-11.3.2 bldg classification is for a 3 family. now premises is being occupied as a "halfway" or "refuge home " for ppl in need. no modificati

    Jul 10, 2008 · Penalty $1,000

    Active
  • Hazardous

    B4b51,50a,50b,48c,50c,50d,50f,50e. slant fin cd lp steam boiler, oil fired.50a-heavy soot deposit on boiler & in boiler room. evidence of oil burner malfunction b4b (27-127) haz.operating conditions.cease use

    Feb 24, 2007 · Penalty $500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Aug 6, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Aug 6, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Aug 6, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 8, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 31, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 31, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 31, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 31, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 31, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Close
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  • General

    Mailbox

    Oct 31, 2014 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 27, 2014 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 1, 2010 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 1, 2010 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 1, 2010 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 22, 2010 · Apt PH

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Oct 6, 2009 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 1, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 24, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 25, 2008 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Oct 25, 2008 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 4, 2008 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 4, 2008 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 8, 2007 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Feb 8, 2007 · 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
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1889
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
3,072 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
202
Council district
17
Block / lot
2708 / 69
Assessed value
$60,840
Landmark / historic district
Longwood Historic District

HPD registration #212707, last renewed Feb 18, 2026.

Questions about 959 East 156 Street

Who owns 959 East 156 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Neenish Tart LLC.

Does 959 East 156 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 47 housing violations at this property.

Is 959 East 156 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 959 East 156 Street built?

City records list 1889 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 959 East 156 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

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