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Property Audit ReportBBL 1004170018Generated Jun 9, 2026
Walk-up apt
159 East Houston Street
Overall
Caution — Review Before Signing
Caution — Review Before Signing
Open Violations
33
DOB + HPD
Unpaid Fines
$0
OATH / ECB
Flood Zone
X
FEMA designation
Audit Score
56/100
Composite index
Address-level public record preview
159 East Houston Street is tracked in NYC Property Audit as BBL 1004170018, located in MN, built in 1900, 33 residential units, 33 open DOB/HPD violation signals, FEMA flood zone X. The free preview keeps address-level facts crawl-visible while the full due-diligence report remains available in the audit.
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Key Findings
2 items
33 open violations on record· DOB · HPD
Annual property tax estimated at ~$483,786 (Tax Class 2)· NYC DOF
Building Details
✓ Verified · PLUTO
Building Area
24,251 sf
Commercial Area
3,200 sf
Zoning
C6-2A
Basement
Partial Basement
Land Use
Mixed Residential & Commercial
Registered Owner
Rent Regulation
Yes · 9 regulated units(DHCR)
Quick facts
- How many units does this building have?
- 33 residential units and 5 commercial spaces.
- How tall is this building?
- 6 stories, non-fireproof construction, built in 1900.
- How big is the lot?
- 4,940 sq ft (48.97 ft × 100.94 ft).
- What's the building class?
- Class C7 — Walk-up apt.
- How many buildings are on this lot?
- 1 building on the lot.
Overall Outlook
Long-term signal for residential or commercial viability
Caution — Known Issues
Maintenance Reliability
Multiple open violations — proceed with caution
58 / 100
Safety
Elevated activity — consider before signing
56 / 100
Daily Life
Transit access via 2 Av (F)
~1 min subway
Compliance · 10-year history
Violation timeline
201620182020202220242026
Active14Resolved with debt0Resolved39Hover any dot for detail
Violations & maintenance history
HPD · DOB · OATH — 14 open, 39 resolved
Open Issues — 14
Minor
§ 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 and door
Apt 20 · 5th floor · 2nd apartment from north at east
HPD · Filed Apr 2026 · Open ·
Minor
§ 27-2017.3 HMC: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... Less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at APT 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 18301839 issued 15-oct-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3A(3)(a) or (b).
HPD · Filed Oct 2025 · Open
Minor
Paint with light colored paint all walls and the ceiling at public hall, 5th story
§ 27-2013 ADM CODE
HPD · Filed Oct 2022 · Open ·
Minor
Paint with light colored paint all walls and the ceiling at public hall, 6th story
§ 27-2013 ADM CODE
HPD · Filed Oct 2022 · Open ·
Minor
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls and the ceiling at public hall, 6th story
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE
HPD · Filed Oct 2022 · Open ·
Resolved History — 39 (showing 3)
Closed
§ 27-2017.3 HMC: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... Less than 10 sqft at ceiling
Apt 17 · 4th floor · 2nd apartment from south at west
HPD · Filed Oct 2025 · Closed ·
Closed
§ 27-2045(b)(1)(a) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 rcny repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective
Apt 17 · 4th floor · 2nd apartment from south at west
HPD · Filed Oct 2025 · Closed ·
Closed
§ 27-2045(b)(1)(b) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 rcny repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective
Apt 17 · 4th floor · 2nd apartment from south at west
HPD · Filed Oct 2025 · Closed ·
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