50 open HPD violations at this address, 2 of them class C — the immediately hazardous tier — on a 15-unit walk-up apartment building in Manhattan.
540 West 159th Street is a 15-unit building in Manhattan, New York City (BBL 1021170016). This building is associated with 513 West 159th HDFC. Brix tracks 50 open HPD violations for this property, along with inspection history, DOB filings, tenant complaints, and rent stabilization status.
Built in 1913, this walk-up apartment building sits in Manhattan and is tracked by Brix using public NYC records from HPD, DOB, ACRIS, and 311.
Tenants have filed 79 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 January 23, 2026.
Conditions cited on open violations at this address:
The building last changed hands on July 1, 2025 for $2,121,375, according to recorded deeds.
Brix score: 23/100. View the Building Report on Brix.
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Unit 4A at 540 West 159th Street has 12 open violations.
Unit 5B at 540 West 159th Street has 12 open violations.
Unit 1B at 540 West 159th Street has 10 open violations.
Unit 4B at 540 West 159th Street has 7 open violations.
Unit 1A at 540 West 159th Street has 2 open violations.
Unit 3B at 540 West 159th Street has 1 open violation.
Unit 5C at 540 West 159th Street has no open violations (12 past violations).
Unit 2C at 540 West 159th Street has no open violations (2 past violations).
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