# 2159 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029

BBL 1016830027 · Block 1683 · Lot 27 · BIN 1052879  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/2159-1st-avenue-1016830027  
Last updated: 2026-11-07 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

## Summary

2159 1st Avenue (Manhattan, NY 10029; tax lot BBL 1016830027) is a 30-unit elevator apartment building (building class D4: elevator co-op), built around 1920, on a 5,000 sq ft lot zoned R8A. City tax records list the owner as 2159 FIRST AVE HDFC. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,914,000. As of November 6, 2026 (limited by DOB Job Application Filings (BIS); other open-item sources were confirmed later), NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, 11 active DOB violations, four active ECB violations, five open HPD violations and 14 OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were nine 311 requests in the past 12 months and seven 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, “2159 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10029 (BBL 1016830027)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/2159-1st-avenue-1016830027. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

East Harlem (South): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/10029

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/10029/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/10029/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/10029/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/10029/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/10029/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Manhattan 10029: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/10029

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 2157 1st Avenue (38 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/2157-1st-avenue-1016830026
- 2163 1st Avenue (40 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/2163-1st-avenue-1016830029
- 2165 1st Avenue (66 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/2165-1st-avenue-1016830030
- 2153 1st Avenue (108 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/2153-1st-avenue-1016830018
- 2140 1st Avenue (352 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/2140-1st-avenue-1017040001
- 2135 1st Avenue (460 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/2135-1st-avenue-1016810030
- 344 East 112th Street (75 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/344-east-112th-street-1016830031
- 340 East 112th Street (111 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/manhattan/340-east-112th-street-1016830033

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations | 11 |
| Active ECB violations | 4 |
| Open HPD violations | 5 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 14 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 2159 FIRST AVE HDFC
- Building class: D4 – Elevator co-op
- Year built: 1920
- Floors: 6
- Units: 30 residential / 30 total
- Lot area: 5,000 sq ft · Building area: 22,068 sq ft
- Zoning: R8A, C2-5
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-07

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $2,914,000, assessed value $1,311,300, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-04-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1993-04-29 from CITY OF NEW YORK to 2159 FIRST AVE HDFC, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1974-12-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1974-12-03 from FINANCE ADMNSTRTR NYC to CITY OF NEW YORK, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 619 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1974-03-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1974-03-06 from FREEDMAN, GEORGE; SIXTH REHAB CORP ETAL to CITY OF NEW YORK, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1968-10-21 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1968-10-21 from COTTON, JARED; 2159 HAL CORP to SIXTH REHAB CORP, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12-05 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 120905351 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. REPLACE GAS BOILER (NYC BOILER NO. MD900284-01). | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2011-12-05 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 120905351: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2011-12-05, expires 2012-12-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2011-12-05 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 120905351: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 2011-12-05, expires 2012-12-04. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-09-21 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 103924470: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2004-09-21, expires 2005-09-21. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-09-21 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 103924470: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2004-09-21, expires 2005-09-21. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2004-09-21 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 103924470: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2004-09-21, expires 2005-07-02. | ipu4-2q9a |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-23 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2019-09-06 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (ACC1-(OTHER BLDGS TYPES) - ELEVATOR AFFIRMATION OF CORRECTION ELEVATORREQUIRED): VIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TST. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2018-04-06 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2017-02-24 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2015 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2016-06-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (EVCAT5-NON-RESIDENTIAL ELEVATOR PERIODIC INSPECTION/TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED): FAILURE TO PERFORM CATEGORY 5 INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2015-10-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2014-05-15 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2012-10-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (EVCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED TO ELEVATOR-FAILURE TO FILE CATEGORY 1 2011 INSPECTION/TEST. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2012-08-08 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE): FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2010-10-08 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (VCAT1-ELEVATOR ANNUAL INSPECTION / TEST ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2009-01-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2010-11-09 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: 32H10,08V01,10H07,17H07,70O02,39O02,02L10,40P16. 32H- TOP & BOTTOM CARGUIDE SHOES ARE WORN. 08V- ADJUST FLOOR STOPS WERE NEEDED. 10H- CAR DOOR GLASS WORN. 17H- HOISTWAY DOOR GIBS ARE WORN REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2014-04-21 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: 05M07,68B07,67L10,40O02.05 M 07 CAR DOOR MISSING ZONE LOCK BRACKET PROVIDE 68 B 07 MAINTENANCE LOG UPDATE PROVIDE 67 L 10 COMMUNICATION DEFECTIVE REPAIR 40 O 02 MOTOR ROOM DIRTY CLEAN. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2012-05-15 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: 97X07;RESTORE DEVICE BACK TO SERVICE NOT HAVING ELEVATOR SERVICE IS CREATING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION FOR THE BUILDINGS OCCUPANCTS.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2012-06-14 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status IN VIOLATION; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: 8X10,3X10,3M7,8V1,11D6,17H11,24X10,26D6,42G9,60Q7,68M7,64M7,98BB5,99B5. 3X10- PHONE IN CAR. 3M7- HANDRAIL. 17H- 1ST FLR HOISTWAY DOOR GIBS.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2026-11-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 1C: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2026-10-30 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 1C: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1C, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2026-06-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 6E: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6E, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2026-04-29 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-08-05 | open (Defect Letter Issued) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 6E: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 6E, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-07 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-08-14 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES PLACED OUT PRIOR TO 8PM WITHOUT A RECEPTACLE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-04-24 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: DIRTY SIDEWALK. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-01-30 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-08-23 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-06-17 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: LOOSE RUBBISH 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-04-01 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-12-18 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: IMPROPER RECEPTACLES 1ST OCCURRENCE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-02-29 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-02-29 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-12-07 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: FAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 9+ DWELLING UNITS. Unpaid balance $100. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2019-02-24 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Recycling: STORAGE OF RECEPTACLES. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2016-02-11 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2010-09-21 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: OPERATING EMISSION SOURCE WITH EXPIRED REGISTRATION. Unpaid balance $787. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1C): Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Water Leak – Damp Spot; Plumbing – Toilet; Paint/Plaster – Ceiling. 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 |
| 2026-01-08 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 5D): Plumbing – Water Supply; Paint/Plaster – Wall; General – Cabinet. 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 |
| 2025-12-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-08-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4B): Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower. 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 |
| 2022-12-15 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 6E): Unsanitary Condition – Mold. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-11-16 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 6E): Unsanitary Condition – Mold. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-11-14 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 6E): Unsanitary Condition – Mold. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-06-14 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Residential – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-26 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to NYPD: Noise - Street/Sidewalk – Loud Music/Party. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-03-04 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DOT: Street Light Condition – Street Light Out. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: GENERAL – CABINET. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: PLUMBING – WATER SUPPLY. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-01-08 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: PAINT/PLASTER – WALL. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-20 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to TLC: Lost Property – Bag/Wallet. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2025-12-01 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to HPD: HEAT/HOT WATER – ENTIRE BUILDING. | erm2-nwe9 |

Showing 15 of 16. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/1016830027/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 2159 FIRST AVE HDFC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1993-04-29 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1993-04-29). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-11 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Eduardo Martinez, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-11 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (2159 FIRST AVENUE HDFC), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-11 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Ramon Abreu (INNERCITY MANAGEMENT), business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-11 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Eduardo Martinez. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-11 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Shareholder Eduardo Martinez, business city New York. | feu5-w2e2 |

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