4 floors · 43 apartments · 29,900 sq ft · built 1927 · class C7 · owner of record: 159 Gelston Avenue
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| Requirement | Due | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Annual property registration Applies HPD registration · September 1 each year What this isResidential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page | Overdue | Registration expired 2026-09-01 |
| Annual parapet observation Check Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year What this isIf the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page | Dec 31, 2026 in 66 days | Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB) |
| Bedbug annual filing Applies Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year What this isOwners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page | Dec 31, 2026 in 66 days | Annual |
| Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year What this isBoilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2024-12-30 (Accepted). Agency page | Dec 31, 2026 in 66 days | 1 of 1 without an accepted 2026 report yet |
| Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year What this isDeliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page | Jan 16, 2027 in 82 days | Annual |
| Energy and water benchmarking Likely applies Local Law 84 · May 1 each year What this isBuildings over 25,000 sq ft (this lot shows 29,900 sq ft) report energy and water use for the prior calendar year through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. The city's Covered Buildings List is the final word on which buildings must file. Agency page | May 1, 2027 in 187 days | Annual filing |
| Building emissions report Likely applies Local Law 97 · May 1 each year (extensions available) What this isCovered buildings file an annual greenhouse gas emissions report certified by a registered design professional. Buildings over their emissions limit owe penalties, so it pays to check early. Agency page | May 1, 2027 in 187 days | Annual filing |
| Gas piping inspection (2028 cycle) Likely applies Local Law 152 · During 2028 What this isBuildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 10 is on the 2028 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page | Dec 31, 2028 in 797 days | Next cycle year 2028 |
None open.
| Issued | Violation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 1993 | LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS #36548 | DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE |
None open.
| Issued | Class | Violation | Correct by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 | C | Apt D2 · § 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 SPRINGS, IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT D2, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT WEST | Nov 6, 2026 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | A | Apt D2 · § 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE VISIBLE MOLD AT GROUT JOINTS OF THE CERAMIC TILES SOUTH AND WEST WALLS AROUND BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT D2, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT WEST | Jan 26, 2027 |
| May 6, 2026 | A | § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY | Aug 9, 2026 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | C | § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT UPPER WINDOW SASH AT INTERMIDIATE LANDING BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD STY PUBLIC HALL STAIRS | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | B | Apt D2 · § 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 MISSING, IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT D2, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SE | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | B | Apt D2 · § 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 MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT D2, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTI | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | C | § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED TO BOILER ROOM AT BOILER ROOM | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | B | Apt C5 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT SOUTH WALL AND CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT C5, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | B | Apt C5 · § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT SOUTH WALL AND CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT C5, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | C | Apt C5 · § 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 LATCH IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT C5, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | B | Apt C5 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT C5, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | B | Apt 4 · § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATH TUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''EAST'' | Nov 4, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | C | Apt BLDG · § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.8, 27-2056.9 ADM CODE -CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY PERFORMING ACTIVITIES NECESSARY TO ABATE PRESUMED LEAD-BASED PAINT FROM REQUIRED WINDOW AND/OR DOOR FRICTION SURFACES FOR APARTMENT AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH | Jan 14, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | C | Apt BLDG · § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st RISER FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT BLDG, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , | Jan 13, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | C | Apt BLDG · § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT BLDG, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , | Jan 13, 2023 |
| Dec 12, 2022 | C | Apt D3 · § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT D3, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT NORTH | Dec 26, 2022 |
| Oct 17, 2022 | C | § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE AT WEST AT BUILDING EAST SECTION AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, SECTION AT EAST | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Date | Source | What | Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 | HPD C | § 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 SPRINGS, IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT D2, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT WEST | Open |
| Oct 23, 2026 | HPD A | § 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE VISIBLE MOLD AT GROUT JOINTS OF THE CERAMIC TILES SOUTH AND WEST WALLS AROUND BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT D2, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT WEST | Open |
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City records as of Oct 26, 2026, 4:21 PM ET. BBL 3061100020.