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523 West 159 Street
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523 West 159 Street,
Manhattan, NY 10032

20 Units

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Built in 1905

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5 Floors

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Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 4 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 523 West 159 Street is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    4.25 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    15
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Aug 29, 2025: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
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    Hazardous
    60
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 26, 2025: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq feet at east wall at bulkhead , 5th story original violation 18118143 issued 23-jul-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
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    Immediately hazardous
    9
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 27, 2025: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( c) mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance door
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    Missing information/filings
    1
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 15, 2025: § 27-2091(c) adm code the property has been issued an order to identify and address underlying conditions and violations related to the order. failure to comply may result in extensive repair work to correct underlying conditions and related violations by hpd. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become tax liens on the property
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    Property Owners and Associates
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    Michael Rooneyjr
    0(0)
    Agent•
    1 Property•20 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
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    515 Newlife Hdfc
    0(0)
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•36 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4
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    Rocio Frias
    0(0)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•20 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
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    Yvonne Stennett
    2.9(1)
    Head Officer•
    9 Properties•118 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 14

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