Building-wide winter heat calls hit this address every winter, while helicopter noise overhead dominates the surrounding block.
This 24-unit Kips Bay rental carries zero open housing-code violations, but winter brings a consistent pattern inside. Meanwhile, the surrounding blocks carry some of the densest air-traffic and sidewalk complaint volumes in the neighborhood. Three things to know:
Building-wide heat calls cluster every winter. 23 complaints logged for heat and hot water between November 2025 and February 2026, with calls specifically citing 'ENTIRE BUILDING.' The most recent came in on February 25, 2026. While all 23 cases are closed, the concentration across consecutive months points to a recurring heating system issue when temperatures dip.
The surrounding airspace is unusually loud. 985 helicopter-noise calls recorded within three blocks in the last year alone, almost entirely tagged as general air traffic rather than news flights. It is one of the highest helicopter complaint densities in Manhattan, creating noticeable overhead noise throughout the day.
Street-level calls concentrate right around the corner. 430 encampment calls and 209 illegal parking reports logged within three blocks over the last 12 months. The parking calls mostly involve posted sign violations and double-parking that blocks traffic lanes, creating regular street-level friction.
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151 East 26th Street is a 24-unit building in Manhattan, New York City (BBL 1008820038). This building is associated with Pompano LLC. Brix tracks 0 open HPD violations for this property, along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.
Built in 1910, this elevator apartment building sits in Manhattan and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.
Tenants have filed 69 HPD complaints about this building over the last five years, most often about heat/hot water.
What tenants have called the city about here over the last five years:
The most recent complaint on this building was filed February 25, 2026.
The building last changed hands on November 17, 2000 for $222,649.93, according to recorded deeds.
Brix score: 55/100. View the Building Report on Brix.
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Unit 5A at 151 East 26th Street has no violations, 1 permit filed ($40K, latest 2017).
Unit 1C at 151 East 26th Street has no violations, 1 permit filed ($20K, latest 2013).
Unit 5D at 151 East 26th Street has no violations, 1 permit filed ($17K, latest 2009).
Unit 2D at 151 East 26th Street has no violations, 1 permit filed ($9K, latest 2009).
Unit 3D at 151 East 26th Street has no violations, 1 permit filed ($10K, latest 2007).
Unit 4D at 151 East 26th Street has no violations, 1 permit filed ($5K, latest 2006).
Unit 6A at 151 East 26th Street has no open violations (2 past violations).
Unit 4A at 151 East 26th Street has no open violations (1 past violation).
Unit 1B at 151 East 26th Street has no open violations (1 past violation).
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