159 Suydam Street

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 13, 2021

Post and maintain a notice, written in english and in spanish, on the building entrance door or other conspicuous location in the building common area, stating that: (1) the building is in the alternative enforcement program, (2) that occupants may call 311 or the aep at 212-863-8262 to report housing maintenance complaints, (3) the name, telephone, and address of the owner, and, (4) the identity of any financial institution that holds a mortgage on the property. post

Feb 4, 2020

Provide ready access to buildings heating system at cellar in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

Feb 4, 2020 · Apt 3R

Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

Feb 4, 2020 · Apt 3R

Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exsposed electrical wires at electrical panel at south wall at cellar

Jan 31, 2020

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 5 wood joists at ceiling in rear of cellar at north at cellar

Jan 31, 2020

Provide adequate lighting through out at cellar

Jan 31, 2020

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective joist at ceiling at stairs leading to rear yard at cellar

Jan 31, 2020

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective girder at cellar

Jan 31, 2020

M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of trash cans stored under fire escape drop ladder at front areaway

Jan 29, 2020

Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

Jan 21, 2020 · Apt 3R

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materil at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 4th story

Jan 21, 2020

Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling by skylight at public hall, 4th story

Jan 21, 2020

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloping wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

Jan 21, 2020 · Apt 2L

§ 12 m/d law discontinue the storage of combustible material of 2 propane tank at rear yard

Jan 21, 2020

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective shingles at exterior wall at all stories at rear yard

Jan 21, 2020

Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

Jan 21, 2020 · Apt 3R

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloping wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

Jan 21, 2020 · Apt 3R

Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

Jan 21, 2020 · Apt 3R

Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

Jan 21, 2020 · Apt 3R

Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

Jan 21, 2020 · Apt 3R

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective lintels at at stories at front of building

Jan 21, 2020

Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

Jan 21, 2020 · Apt 3R

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

Jan 21, 2020 · Apt 3R

Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

Jan 21, 2020

Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

Jan 21, 2020 · Apt 3R

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective shingle at all stories at front of building

Jan 21, 2020

Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sloping wood floor at public hall, 2nd story

Jan 21, 2020

Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 4th story

Jan 21, 2020

Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color unkeyed plaster at east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

Jan 21, 2020 · Apt 3R

M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees at all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at south

Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 2L

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

Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 2L

Replace with new the broken or defective double pane glass at lower sash at 1st window from east in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at south

Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 2L

Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tiles at bathub at north west wall at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 2L

Replace with new the broken or defective washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 2L

Remove all encumbrances consisting of cabinet and household items blocking egress at fire escape window in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

Jan 15, 2020 · Apt 2L

Properly secure the loose scuttle ladder to floor at public hall, 4th story

Dec 11, 2019

M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees at all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 2L

Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at upper sash at 2nd window from south in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at east

Nov 6, 2019 · Apt 2L

M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hotwater fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

Oct 31, 2019 · Apt 2L

Borough commissioner has ordered all work stopped under.application #b00562093 on 2/10/22 due to revocation of approval(s) and permit(s)

Feb 11, 2022

Inorder to protect current tenants in apts 2l&3r,install shoring at following loc.1)in cellar to re-support rib beams with missing support (2)at rearmost 10ft(+/-) of the bldg up from cellar to underside of 2 floor @ exp 2-side of bldg & up to underside of 3rd floor @ exp 4-side of bldg.all to be designed & installed u/direct supervision nys lic pe

Feb 3, 2020

Ftm:gap betwn exp4 wall&adj prop@161 suydam.cellar rib beams mising suprts.rearmost 6'joist suprtng lfl rot'd ends.rear most 10'all flrs sloped dwn twrd exp 2&4 walls;joist rot'd where visible dmg.owner to retain nys lic pe-evaluate entire bldg&develop comprehensive repair plans.file plans by 3/1/20. begin work by 4/1/20-compl work by 1/1/21

Jan 31, 2020

Add'nl info: gap btwn exp4 lb wall&adj prop@161 suydam,lean twrds exp2 lb wall@exp3 bowed out.rib beams in cellar mising suprts.rear most 6' 6'joist suprtng 1fl rot'd @xp4 ends.rear most 10'all flrs sloped down twrds exp2&4 walls;joist rot'd where visible.owner immed retn nys lic survey&pe devlop&implemnt monitor campgn to determine movmnt of bldg

Jan 31, 2020

Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

Nov 8, 2019

Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

Apr 6, 2018

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

May 20, 2015

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

May 20, 2015

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

May 20, 2015

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

May 21, 2014

At time of insp. observed at 4thfl. md apt being occupied(male/female) contrary to vacate order and entire 2nd flr. and first fl. 2 md apts occupied contrary to vacate order 204/07 remedy: comply with comm. order

Feb 18, 2014

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

Feb 12, 2014

C-construction other optional

Nov 12, 2013

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

Jan 2, 2013

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

Mar 9, 2011

Due to the fire the following damage occured. at fl. partitions aroun d rear bathrm, and kitchen at 3rd and 4th fl.- sheetrock at partitions part of flooring, insulation tiles, damaged. also due to the fire dept activities missing skylight at the roof remedy: make safe obtain necessary reports, approvals and permit

Sep 28, 2007

C-construction other optional

Sep 20, 2007

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Mar 26, 2002

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

May 4, 1998

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Aug 29, 1995

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Jun 1, 1994

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Aug 16, 1993

Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

Jun 1, 1993

At the time of inspection, i observed, disrepair, deteriorated front facade siding around the windows and fire escape area. also observed, occupied apts # 2l & 3l floor cracks and slightly slope to rear side an

Oct 30, 2019

Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35113115z issued on 2/25/15. occupancy contrary to that allowed by the blg dept records. as per hpd #380353 w/registration #328411

Jun 13, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35113114r issued on 2/25/15. failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner. bathrm ceiling & walls broken & section of ceiling &

Jun 13, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file c of c w/the dob's for notice of vio #35113114r issued on 2/25/15 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for defective bathroom,ceiling & walls at 2nd fl level.

Apr 18, 2015 · Penalty $800

Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35113116k issued on 2/25/15. for construction work done at 1st fl level w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.

Apr 18, 2015

Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file c of c w/the dob's for notice of vio #35113115z issued on 2/25/15 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for occupancy contrary to that allowed by dob records(hpd #

Apr 18, 2015 · Penalty $800

Work w/o permit.note:having converted 1st fl apt by subdividing apt @ 1st fl into 7 single rooms for sleeping w/o approval from this dept.interior partition walls erected w/ seperate entrance doors to each room

Feb 25, 2015

Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.note:bath room ceiling & walls broken & section of ceiling & wall tiles missing.toilet & bath tub leaning out of plumb bathroom fl defective any sagging.living

Feb 25, 2015 · Penalty $1,000

Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept.records.note:as per hpd#380353 with registration #328411 which indicates 7a units total.one class a @ 1st floor,2 @ 2nd floor, 2 @ third floor.note @ time of

Feb 25, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dept of bldgs records,1sty class"a"apt converted into 9 single rooms.& 3rd sty class"a"apt 3lconverted into(2)single rooms also 3rd sty class"a"apt 3r converted in

Feb 12, 2015 · Penalty $1,200

Failure to comply w/the comm's order to file a cert.of correction w/the dob for nov 35086590r issued on 2/18/14pursuant to 28-204.4&1rcny 102-01.remedy:file certificate of correction

Apr 26, 2014 · Penalty $4,000

Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed broken or defective smoke/carbon detectors at first flr (7 sros),third floors rear left and right apts,fourth floors middl

Feb 18, 2014 · Penalty $5,000

Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a certificate of cor rection with the dob for nov #35033134y issued on 11/12/13 pursuant to28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. rmdy: file a certificate of correction.

Jan 13, 2014 · Penalty $4,000

Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/dob for nov#35033135x issued on 11/12/13 pursuant to 28-204.4and 1rcny 102-01. rmdy: file a certificate of correction.

Jan 13, 2014 · Penalty $4,000

Failure to file certificate of corection for nov#34746681r issued on 8/8/12 for illegal conversion of building into sro respondent has a history of non-compliance w/dob.rmdy:comply w/commissioner's order.

Nov 12, 2013 · Penalty $4,000

Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families, legal occupancy from 7family to a 9fam-ily by the addition of 2 sro on 3 flr, 2 sro 4th flr. respondent has a

Nov 12, 2013 · Penalty $6,000

Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order for vacate 204/07 for partial rear 4,3,2,1 due to fire damage & no light & ventilation, respondent has a history of non-compliance w/dob. remedy: comply w/order.

Nov 12, 2013 · Penalty $2,400

Occupancy contrary to dept records, bldg went from a 7 family to a 9 family w/2 sros @ 4th flr front 1 class 'a' units rear, 2nd flr occupied as 2 class 'a' railroad units, respondent has a history of

Nov 12, 2013 · Penalty $12,000

Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo & dob records.3-story class"a" apt converted into single room also 4-story apt converted into srorooms and 1-story class "a" apt converted into sro room.in total 1,3,4

Aug 8, 2012 · Penalty $2,400

Failure to file cert of correction for ecb#34881991y respondent has a history of non-compliance w/ dob rem: file cert

Feb 15, 2011 · Penalty $10,000

Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept records m.d.r#3284411 indicates bldg to be a legal 7 family on the first flr their was 7single apts on the second flr their was 2 class"a"apt on the third flr

Dec 13, 2010 · Penalty $12,000

Work w/o permit.work noted:in that on 1flr partition walls constructed creating single rooms.also on 3 & 4 flr partition walls constructed creating single rooms.all work done w/o approvals & permits.obtain appr

Dec 13, 2010 · Penalty $4,000

Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families.bldg is a legal 7fam as per mdr#328411 there is 7 single rooms on 1flr.2 class a apt on 2 flr on 3 flr 2 class a ap

Dec 13, 2010 · Penalty $6,000

Failure to comply w/the comm- order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob for violation 34584887n for plumbing & construction @ 1st, 3rd & 4th fl w/o a permit no record of correction on dob records rem: file

Jul 8, 2008 · Penalty $4,000

Failure to comply with an order of the commissioner to correct condition in nov 34584887n for construction of plumbing work at 1st 3rd and 4th flrs no record of correction in bldg dept record remedy: correct

Feb 2, 2008 · Penalty $5,000

Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved numbers of families:from c1-8 families to:8 sro at 1st fl,2apt.at 2nd fl,6 sro at 3rd fl & 6 sro at 4th fl.remedy discontinue

Sep 28, 2007 · Penalty $43,000

Work w/o a permit work noted:1)created 8 sro at 1st fl w/ common kitchen & bathroom 2) created 6 sro on the 3rd fl & 6 sro at the 4th fl with common kitchen & bathroom.remedy restore to prior legal condition

Sep 28, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

Failure to provide required means of egress for fls 1)no 2nd means of egress from 2 sro at 4th fl.2) no 2nd means of egress from 3rd fl from2 sro,3) no 2nd means of egress from 5 sro at 1st fl.remedy provide

Sep 28, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

Failure to maintain building defect is:rear floors around bathrooms at 2nd,3rd & 4th fls sagging apprx. on 4".remedy maintain bldg obtain necessary reports, approvals & permits.

Sep 28, 2007 · Penalty $2,500