# 159 Bleecker Street, Manhattan, NY 10012

BBL 1005390037 · Block 539 · Lot 37 · BIN 1008683  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/159-bleecker-street-1005390037  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 159 Bleeker St; 159-161 Bleecker St; 161 Bleecker St

## Summary

159 Bleecker Street (Manhattan, NY 10012; tax lot BBL 1005390037) is an 18-unit elevator apartment building (building class D7: elevator apartments, semi-fireproof, with stores), built around 1918, on a 5,000 sq ft lot zoned R7-2. City tax records list the owner as SPARKY CAPITAL B LLC; the most recent deed with a stated price is dated February 14, 2020 at $35,667,653 (per ACRIS). The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $15,072,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows six DOB jobs with a permit issued but no sign-off, five active DOB violations and 11 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were 36 311 requests in the past 12 months and 12 HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “159 Bleecker Street, Manhattan, NY 10012 (BBL 1005390037)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/159-bleecker-street-1005390037. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 6 |
| Active DOB violations | 5 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 0 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 11 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: SPARKY CAPITAL B LLC
- Building class: D7 – Elevator apartments, semi-fireproof, with stores
- Year built: 1918
- Floors: 7.5
- Units: 18 residential / 21 total
- Lot area: 5,000 sq ft · Building area: 28,380 sq ft
- Zoning: R7-2, C1-5
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-01

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $15,072,000, assessed value $6,782,400, tax class 2
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2023-01-31 from MCP BLEECKER LLC to SPARKY CAPITAL B LLC; DOMINIC SCHINDLER BLEECKER RE LLC; SNP BLEECKER LLC; PSC BLEECKER LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2020-02-14 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2020-02-14 from BLEEKER FISH LLC; BS BLEECKER LLC; B&C BLEECKER LLC to MCP BLEECKER LLC, stated price $35,667,653. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2014-02-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2014-02-07 from 159 EMMUT PROPERTIES LLC to B&C BLEECKER LLC; BLEEKER FISH LLC, stated price $20,000,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2014-02-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2014-02-07 from BLEEKER FISH LLC to BLEEKER FISH LLC; BS BLEECKER LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2009-01-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2009-01-06 from 159 EMMUT PROPERTIES LLC to B&C REALITY CO., stated price $2,000,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2009-01-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2009-01-06 from B & C REALITY CO. to 159 EMMUT PROPERTIES LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2007-01-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2007-01-29 from BLEECKER PARTNERS LLC to 159 EMMUT PROPERTIES LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2005-12-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2005-12-29 from 159 EMMUT PROPERTIES LLC to BLEECKER PARTNERS LLC, stated price $14,500,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2004-06-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2004-06-30 from EIGHTH AVENUE ASSOCIATES to 159 EMMUT PROPERTIES LLC, stated price $6,000,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2003-11-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2003-11-17 from BLEECKER PROPERTY LLC to EIGHTH AVENUE ASSOCIATES, stated price $4,500,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1999-07-15 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1999-07-15 from 159 BLEECKER CORPORATION to BLEECKER PROPERTY LLC., no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01463792-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-09-21 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01452765-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2026-04-13 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01385896-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2025-11-11 | open (Permit Entire) | DOB NOW job filing M01294934-I1 (Alteration): Permit Entire — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | w9ak-ipjd |
| 2015-05-29 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 122418151 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1994-03-10 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 100788284 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. MARQUEE | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2026-10-01 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01463792-I1: Supported Scaffold — INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLDING AS PER PLANS. PIPE SCAFFOLDING SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER # 33 OF THE NYC CODE 2022, NO CHANGES IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDE…. Issued 2026-10-01, expires 2027-05-11. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-09-28 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01452765-I1: General Construction — Hereby filing for roof and facade repairs. No change in use, egress or occupancy.. Issued 2026-09-28, expires 2027-09-07. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-08-06 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01385896-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF 300 PSF SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE 2022 CODE. NO CHANGES IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY IN THI…. Issued 2026-08-06, expires 2026-11-04. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-05-22 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01294934-I1: General Construction — NEW ENTRANCE DOORS AND WINDOWS AT THE EXISTING GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL STOREFRONT AND FINISH AND LIGHTING RENOVATIONS TO THE EXISTING MARQUEE STRUCTURE.FACADE,…. Issued 2026-05-22, expires 2027-03-30. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2026-04-14 | n/a (Permit Issued) | DOB NOW work permit for job M01385896-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF 300 PSF SIDEWALK SHED AS PER PLANS. SIDEWALK SHED SHALL COMPLY WITH CHAPTER #33 OF THE 2022 CODE. NO CHANGES IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY IN THI…. Issued 2026-04-14, expires 2026-05-10. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2023-07-19 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00824156-I1: Antenna — Installation of DISH telecommunications site on ROOF. Install (3) antenna sectors, (6) RRH units, (1) GPS unit, (1) equipment cabinet on ROOF. No change to use…. Issued 2023-07-19, expires 2024-03-01. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-06-24 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00576205-I1: General Construction — FACADE REPAIRS IN CONNECTION WITH FISP REPORT AND GENERAL REPAIRS.. Issued 2022-06-24, expires 2023-01-12. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2022-03-08 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00324961-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK SHED. Issued 2022-03-08, expires 2023-02-28. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-10-01 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00576205-I1: General Construction — FACADE REPAIRS IN CONNECTION WITH FISP REPORT AND GENERAL REPAIRS.. Issued 2021-10-01, expires 2022-06-18. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-08-17 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00531203-I1: General Construction — INTERIOR RENOVATION, REMOVALS AND INSTALLATION OF PARTITIONS AND DOORS. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, OR OCCUPANCY.. Issued 2021-08-17, expires 2022-02-21. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2021-03-04 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00324961-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK SHED. Issued 2021-03-04, expires 2022-03-04. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2020-03-11 | n/a (Signed-off) | DOB NOW work permit for job M00324961-I1: Sidewalk Shed — INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK SHED. Issued 2020-03-11, expires 2021-02-28. | rbx6-tga4 |
| 2017-05-08 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 140634847: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2017-05-08, expires 2018-05-08. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2017-05-01 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 140634847: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2017-05-01, expires 2018-05-01. | ipu4-2q9a |

Showing 20 of 56. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1005390037/permits

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (BENCH-FAILURE TO BENCHMARK NONE): FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-11-03 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (BENCH-FAILURE TO BENCHMARK NONE): FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-08-02 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (BENCH-FAILURE TO BENCHMARK NONE): FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-05-02 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (BENCH-FAILURE TO BENCHMARK NONE): FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-20 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: INSPECTION AND TESTING. Unpaid balance $5,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2018-05-14 | open (HEARING COMPLETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Cooling Towers - Dohmh: ROUTINE MONIT NOT CONDUCT,DOC D AT LEAST ONCE WEEK WHEN TOWER IN USE 1. Unpaid balance $500. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2017-04-14 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Cooling Towers - Dohmh: NO RECORDS OF ALL CHEMICALS AND BIOCIDES ADDED 1ST. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2017-04-14 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Cooling Towers - Dohmh: FAIL TO COLLECT ANALYZE RECORD WEEKLY BIO PROCESS CONTROL INDICATORS 1. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2017-04-14 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Cooling Towers - Dohmh: COMPL INSPEC NOT CONDUCT,DOC D ONCE EVERY 90 DAYS WHEN TOWER IN USE1ST. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2017-04-14 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Cooling Towers - Dohmh: IMPROPER OR INADEQUATE START-UP PROCEDURES 1ST OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $367. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2017-04-14 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Cooling Towers - Dohmh: FAIL TO MONITOR AND SAMPLE FROM REPRESENTATIVE LOCATIONS AND TIMES 1ST. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2017-04-14 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Cooling Towers - Dohmh: ROUTINE MONIT NOT CONDUCT,DOC D AT LEAST ONCE WEEK WHEN TOWER IN USE 1. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2017-04-14 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Cooling Towers - Dohmh: LEGIONELLA SAMP NOT COLLECT ANALYZE RESULTS NOT RECD REPORT TO DEPT 1. Unpaid balance $2,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2017-04-14 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Cooling Towers - Dohmh: TWICE YEARLY OR OTHER REQUIRED CLEANING NOT CONDUCTED OR DOCUMENTED1ST. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2017-04-14 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Cooling Towers - Dohmh: DAILY AUTO OR APPROVED ALTERNATIVE WATER TREATMENT PLAN NOT PROVIDED1S. Unpaid balance $1,000. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-07-28 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-07-25 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2025-07-15 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINE MORE THAN THREE MINUTES 3RD AND SUB. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-10-28 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-10-12 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-10-05 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-02 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Plumbing – Water Supply. HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more i… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-06-14 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt PHB): General – Ventilation System. An HPD Inspector was not able to gain access to inspect this complaint. The Inspector left a card at the time of the inspection and a letter was sent from HPD after the inspection attempt to encourag… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-05-26 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 7C): General – Signage Missing; General – Mailbox. HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-05-26 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 7C): Safety – Carbon Monoxide Detector; Paint/Plaster – Ceiling; Safety – Smoke Detector; General – Ventilation System. HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-05-18 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3A): General – Ventilation System; Unsanitary Condition – Mold. HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-04-14 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 6C): General – Mailbox. HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more i… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-11-14 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 7A): Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower. HPD attempted to conduct an inspection in response to this complaint, but was unable to complete the inspection. Please submit a new service request with 311 if the condition still exists. For more i… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-01-13 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Safety – Fire Escape. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-06-04 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3D): Door/Window – Door. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-06-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 6A): Safety – Smoke Detector. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-05-28 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3D): Safety – Carbon Monoxide Detector; Safety – Smoke Detector. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2021-05-24 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 7C): Safety – Smoke Detector. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-10-02 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Noise – Construction. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-26 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Talking. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-19 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 48. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1005390037/complaints

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as SPARKY CAPITAL B LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2023-01-31 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2023-01-31). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2023-01-31 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2023-01-31). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2023-01-31 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2023-01-31). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2023-01-31 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2023-01-31). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2025-09-12 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (MCP Bleecker LLC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-09-12 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Michael Schlegel, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-09-12 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Hanna Edwards (EBMG LLC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-09-12 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Hanna Edwards. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2025-09-12 | expired_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Mark Levine, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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