159 Elm Street
Staten Island, NY 10310BBL 5-00157-0174Map
Owner of record: Korpah, Kweicena M
159 Elm Street is a two-family home built in 1920 in Staten Island, 10310. It has 2 residential units across 2.5 floors. The owner of record is Korpah, Kweicena M. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on November 26, 2025. 17 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 19
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 34
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 19
- 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 26, 2025
Open — Info 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.
Dec 5, 2024
Open — Info 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 30, 2023
Open — Info 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.
Mar 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Apr 22, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply to all fixtures in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Oct 9, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply to all fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Oct 9, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply to all fixtures in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Oct 9, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply to all fixtures in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Oct 9, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply to all fixtures in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jul 31, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply to all fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jul 31, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply to all fixtures in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jul 31, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply to all fixtures in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jul 31, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide handrail at stairs in the private hallway located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jul 31, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing cover for electrical outlet at lower south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jun 19, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jun 11, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jun 11, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at entrance door to building , 1st story
Jun 11, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at lower south wall under base cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Jun 11, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 15, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 15, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 24, 2015 · Apt HOUSE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 5, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 19, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 30, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 30, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 30, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 9, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 9, 2014 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 27, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 15, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 1, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 1, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 30, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jul 30, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 13, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jun 13, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 13, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Locks
Jun 13, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 13, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jun 13, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Locks
Jun 13, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 13, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 11, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 29, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 29, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 29, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Locks
May 29, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 29, 2009 · Apt 2FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B2)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2.5
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,232 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,456 ft²
- Zoning
- R3A
- Community board
- 501
- Council district
- 49
- Block / lot
- 157 / 174
- Assessed value
- $40,620
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #15318, last renewed Sep 8, 2022.
Questions about 159 Elm Street
Who owns 159 Elm Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Korpah, Kweicena M.
Does 159 Elm Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.
Is 159 Elm 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 159 Elm Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 159 Elm Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.