NYC Building Report

Manhattan Washington Heights (South)

549 West 159 Street, Manhattan

HPD violations

Housing Maintenance Code violations are filed by tax lot (BBL 1-02118-0059), so they can include other buildings on the same lot.

58 records

Date Class Status Apartment Summary
Apr 29, 2026 A VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available (A) § HMC: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 4, 2025 A VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available (A) § HMC: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.
Nov 15, 2023 I VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 16, 2023 A VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available (A) § HMC: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.
Nov 2, 2022 I VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 16, 2022 A VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available (A) § HMC: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.
Oct 10, 2018 I VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 27, 2016 I VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 2, 2015 I VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 3, 2015 I VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 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 15, 2014 B NOV SENT OUT Not available SECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE 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 200 WATTS MINIMUM REQUIRED (LIGHT FIXTURES PRESENT)
Sep 22, 2013 B VIOLATION CLOSED Not available SECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE 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 ***MINIMUM 100 WATTS OF INCANDESCENT LIGHT REQUIRED.(FIXTURE PRESENT)***
Aug 1, 1997 I VIOLATION DISMISSED Not available SECTION 27-2089 ADM CODE THE PREMISES HAVE BEEN VACATED BY AN ORDER OF THIS DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED EXCEPT FOR CARETAKER UNTIL A NEW CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY HAS BEEN OBTAINED.
Jul 12, 1996 C VIOLATION CLOSED Not available SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING SCUTTLE COVER NOT REAPDILY OPENABLE 3 STY PUBLIC HALL ER1.
Jul 12, 1996 C VIOLATION CLOSED Not available SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING GLASS AT SKYLIGHT OVER 3 STY PUBLIC HALL ER1.
Jul 12, 1996 B VIOLATION CLOSED 3F SECTION 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES 3 STY FRONT APT 3F KITCHEN. LOCATED AT APT 3F
Jul 12, 1996 C VIOLATION CLOSED Not available SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE AND OR DISCONNECTED SPRINKLER SYSTEM ALL STYS PUBLIC HALL ER1.
Jul 12, 1996 C VIOLATION CLOSED Not available SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF O.S.Y. VALVE IN CLOSE POSITION AT CELLAR FRONT ER1.
Aug 6, 1990 C VIOLATION CLOSED Not available SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF NO ELECTRICAL SERVICE IN PUBLIC HALL SEC 27-2005 ER1.
Aug 6, 1990 C VIOLATION CLOSED Not available SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM CELLAR DOOR LOCKED.
Aug 6, 1990 C NOT COMPLIED WITH Not available SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE 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 1 STY PUBLIC HALL AND ON BOILER ROOM DOOR.
Aug 6, 1990 C VIOLATION CLOSED 1R SECTION 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES KITCHEN & BATHROOM 1 STY REAR APT 1R. LOCATED AT APT 1R
Aug 6, 1990 C VIOLATION CLOSED 1R SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR LOOSE UNKEYED PLASTER CEILING AT BATHROOM 1 STY APT 1R ER1. LOCATED AT APT 1R
Jul 18, 1990 C VIOLATION CLOSED Not available SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF NO LIGHTS ALL STYS PUBLIC HALLS.
Nov 29, 1989 C VIOLATION CLOSED 1R SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ALL DEFECTS IN WASTELINE SINK KITCHEN 1 STY REAR APT 1R. , SECTION '' ''
Nov 27, 1989 B VIOLATION CLOSED 1R SECTION 27-2045, 2046 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING 1 STY REAR APT 1R. , SECTION '' ''
Nov 27, 1989 C VIOLATION CLOSED 1R SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR BATHROOM CEILING 1 STY REAR APT 1R ER1. , SECTION '' ''
May 15, 1989 C VIOLATION CLOSED Not available SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM CELLAR DOOR LOCKED.
May 15, 1989 C VIOLATION CLOSED 2 SECTION 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES KITCHEN AND BATHROOM 2 STY FRONT APT 2 F. LOCATED AT APT 2
Apr 18, 1989 C VIOLATION CLOSED Not available SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING 9 TREAD FROM BOTTOM AT STAIR BETWEEN 4 AND 5 STY BALCONY AT FRONT ER1.
Apr 18, 1989 C VIOLATION CLOSED Not available SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING 5 AND 11 TREADS FROM BOTTOM AT STAIR BETWEEN 3 AND 4 STY BALCONY FRONT ER1.
Apr 18, 1989 C VIOLATION CLOSED Not available SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN, DEFECTIVE AND/OR MISSING 5 TREAD FROM BOTTOM 5 STY BETWEEN 2 & 3 STY BALCONY AT FRONT ER1.
Mar 14, 1988 B VIOLATION CLOSED Not available SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF REFRIGERATOR STOVE AND DEBRIS 1 STY PUBLIC HALL REAR.
Mar 14, 1988 B VIOLATION DISMISSED 4R SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE TO 4 STY REAR APT 4R. LOCATED AT APT 4R
Mar 14, 1988 A VIOLATION DISMISSED 4R SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT ENTRANCE DOOR 4 STY REAR APT 4R. LOCATED AT APT 4R
Mar 14, 1988 A VIOLATION DISMISSED 4R SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS AND CEILINGS 4 STY REAR APT 4R THROUGHOUT. LOCATED AT APT 4R
Mar 14, 1988 B VIOLATION DISMISSED 4R SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING 4 STY REAR APT 4R THORUGHOUT. LOCATED AT APT 4R
Mar 14, 1988 B VIOLATION DISMISSED 4R SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE UPPER SASH GLASS 4 STY REAR APT 4R WEST WINDOW. LOCATED AT APT 4R
Mar 14, 1988 B VIOLATION CLOSED Not available SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES 4 STY PUBLIC HALL.
Mar 14, 1988 B VIOLATION CLOSED Not available SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF SCUTTLE LADDER 4 STY PUBLIC HALL.
Mar 14, 1988 B VIOLATION CLOSED 1R SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING AT 1 STY REAR APT 1R COTTRELL. LOCATED AT APT 1R
Mar 14, 1988 A VIOLATION CLOSED 2F SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE COVER 2 STY FRONT APT 2F CENTER ROOM. LOCATED AT APT 2F
Mar 14, 1988 B VIOLATION CLOSED 2F SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING AT 2 STY FRONT APT 2F PIRARLAND. LOCATED AT APT 2F
Mar 14, 1988 B VIOLATION CLOSED Not available SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PAINTED SPRINKLERHEADS ALL STYS PUBLIC HALLS.
Mar 14, 1988 A VIOLATION CLOSED Not available SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR WALLS AND CEILINGS ALL STYS PUBLIC HALLS.
Mar 14, 1988 A VIOLATION CLOSED Not available SECTION 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS CEILING ALL STYS PUBLIC HALL.
Mar 14, 1988 B VIOLATION CLOSED Not available SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS 1 STY PUBLIC HALL TO CELLAR.
Mar 14, 1988 B VIOLATION CLOSED Not available SECTION 65 M/D LAW PROVIDE UNDER COMPLETED PERMIT, A PROPER ENCLOSURE FOR THE CENTRAL HEATING PLANT, CELLAR CENTER.
Feb 17, 1988 A VIOLATION CLOSED Not available SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING GLASS 1 STY PUBLIC HALL VESTIBULE TO STREET DOOR.
Feb 17, 1988 B VIOLATION CLOSED Not available D26-10.01 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRIC WIRING AT BASEMENT PUBLIC HALL.