Manhattan · Block 2118 · Lot 55 · 10032

541 West 159 Street

3 floors · 2 apartments · 3,480 sq ft · built 1905 · class B1 · owner of record: Rapid Ramirez Ventures Llc

31open violations
$233,750ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
306dto Annual property registration

Get an email when anything changes here

New violations the morning after they're issued, plus deadline reminders. Free for one building.

Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual property registration Check
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential 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

Sep 1, 2027
in 306 days
Required only if the owner doesn't live there

Open violations

ECB / OATH (20) · $233,750 owed
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
Oct 2, 2026Unknown CLASS - 2
AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED NEW ELECTRICAL WIRING/ BOXES INSTALLES THROUGH OUT WITHOUT PERMIT ON DEPARTMENTAL RECORD AS OF 10/2/2026 AT 10:40 AM, OBTAIN PERMIT
#39206572M
Dec 10, 2026
PENDING
$1,250
Oct 2, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
AT TIME OF APPIONMENT MADE RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED ON JOBSITE UNDER GC APPLICATION # M01212857-I1 WITH ACTIVE FULL STOP WORK ORDER WITH ATHOURIZED ONLY APPROVAL FOR STRUCTURAL WORK TO STABILIZATION STRUCTURE, NO
#39206595P
Dec 10, 2026
PENDING
$10,000
Apr 29, 2026Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER DUE TO OWNER WAS PUT ON NOTIFICATION IN VIO25-01433 ON 7/1/2025 TO HIRE NYSPE AND SUBMIT STRUCTURAL STABILITY REPORT TO DEPARTMENT WITHIN 2 DAYS AFTER, ADDRESSING ALL
#39186473L
Jan 15, 2027
PENDING
$2,500
Apr 29, 2026Construction CLASS - 2
DOB.RESPODENT FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER TO CORRECT THE VIOLATING CONDITIONS AND FILE A CERTIFICATION CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-204.4 FOR VIOLATION 39152123X ISSUED 6/26/2025., FILE A CERTIF
#39186531K
Jan 15, 2027
PENDING
$1,250
Oct 27, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
AT TIME OF INSPECT OBSERVED REMOVAL OF POSTED/ACTIVE STOP WORK ORDER(STICKER# OP-71-25-09689) THAT WAS POSTED ON 10/20/2025 UNDER COMPLAINT# 1707429 WITH OATH SUMMONS # 039157371H. (NEW RE-POST SWO # OP-71-25-0
#39165226L
Jan 14, 2027
DEFAULT
$25,000
Oct 17, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
OBSERVED RECURRING CONDITION WITH REMOVAL OF ACTIVE STOP WORK ORDER NOTICE STICKER OP-71-25-09691 (POSTED UNDER COMP# 1706777 & SUMMONS #039163305K ) FOR 3RD REPLACEMENT OF ORIGINAL STICKER ISSUED 07/03/2025 TO
#39164028X
Jan 14, 2027
DEFAULT
$25,000
Oct 10, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED REMOVAL OF STOP WORK ORDER STICKER # OP-64-25-01160 THAT WAS RE-POSTED FOR SWO # OP-71-25-00765 POSTED UNDER JOB# M01212871-I1 ISSUED ON 7/3/2025 BY BADGE # 2759 AND NOT POSTED IN
#39163305K
Dec 18, 2025
DEFAULT
$25,000
Sep 22, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
OBSERVED REMOVAL OF STOP WORK ORDER STICKER OP-71-25-00765 POSTED UNDER JOB# M01212871-I1 ISSUED ON 7/3/2025 BY BADGE # 2759 THAT WAS RE-POSTED WITH SWO # OP-71-25-00769 ( 8/18/20/25) DUE TO REMOVAL.ÝRE-CURRING
#39161152J
Dec 4, 2025
DEFAULT
$25,000
Aug 25, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER DUE TO OWNER TO HIRE NYSPE AND SUBMIT STRUCTURAL STABILITY REPORT TO DEPARTMENT WITHIN 2 DAYS AFTER PUT ON NOTIFICATION IN VIO25-01433 ON 7/1/2025 , ADDRESSING ALL CO
#39158197X
Oct 30, 2025
DEFAULT
$12,500
Aug 18, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED REMOVAL OF STOP WORK ORDER STICKER OP-71-25-00765 POSTED UNDER JOB# M01212871-I1 ISSUED ON 7/3/2025 BY BADGE # 2759. AND NOT POSTED IN ANY OTHER LOCATION. ( RE-POSTED SWO WITH #OP
#39157371H
Oct 23, 2025
DEFAULT
$25,000
Jul 1, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
OBSERED ACTIVE JOBSITE WITH WORKERS WORKING AND MISSING HANDRAILS AT EXTERIOR FRONT RIGHT ENTRY STAIRWELL LEADING FROM GROUND LEVEL TO 1ST FLOOR WITH 9 STEPS AND PLATFORM. THIS IS SERIOUS POTENTIAL FALL HAZARD.
#39152791L
Sep 11, 2025
DEFAULT
$12,500
Jul 1, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
OBSERVED WORK IN PROGRESS WITH APROXIMATELY SEVERAL WORKERS ON ACTIVE JOB SITE THAT IS TOTAL GUTTED OF ALL STRUCTRAL VERTICAL WALLS AND JOISTS REMOVED AND NOT REPLACED THROUGH OUT 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR WITH NEWLY I
#39152752Z
Sep 11, 2025
DEFAULT
$12,500
Jul 1, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
AT TIME OF INSPECTION ON AN ACTIVE JOBSITE OBSERVED WORKERS REMOVING AND INSTALLING NEW JOISTS THROGH OUT FLOORS EXCEPT FOR ROOF AND 1ST FLOOR JOIST ON ACTIVE BUILDING WITH FSWO. UNLAWFULLY CONTINUING TO WORK W
#39152570H
Sep 4, 2025
DEFAULT
$25,000
Jul 1, 2025Construction CLASS - 1
WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED PLANS - WITH NO SEQUENCE OF DEMO OPERATIONS INDICATED ON PLANS (JOB# M01212871-I1) OBSERVED THAT BUILDING IS TOTAL GUTTED WITH ALL VERTICAL WALLS AND JOIST REMOVED FROM 2ND TO
#39152760Z
Sep 11, 2025
DEFAULT
$25,000
Jun 26, 2025Construction CLASS - 2
AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION FENCE INSTALLED AT FRONT OF PROPERTY WITHOUT A PERMIT AS OF 6/26/2025 AT 3:10 PM NO PERMIT OBTAIN IN DOB RECORDS APPLICATION # M01212857 WAS ONLY APPROVE, BUT NOT PER
#39152123X
Sep 4, 2025
DEFAULT
$6,250
Jun 2, 2010Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING WALL. DEFECT IS: CEMENT STUCCO IS SPALLING BRICK WORK IS DEFECTIVE,LOOSE & BULGING AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS OF EAST WALL & CHIMNEY. REMEDY: IMMEDIATELY MAKE ALL NECESSARY REPAI
#34851647H
Jul 22, 2010
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Mar 27, 2010Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLAINT MANNER. NOTE: FRONT DOOR OPEN,LOCK BROKEN,PLYWOOD SEAL IS BROKEN & WINDOW AT 2ND FLR FRONT PLYWOOD SEAL ALSO BROKEN UB #1016/08 ON FILE BUILDING NOW VACANT OPEN
#34840228J
May 20, 2010
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Oct 15, 2009Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLAINT MANNER; NOTE: FRONT DOOR OPEN; LOCK BROKEN BUILDING HAS UB ON FILE #1016/08 ISSUED 06-20-08. ALSO NOTE REAR YARD HAS EXCESSIVE COMBUSTIBLE DEBRIS. REM: SEAL BUILDI
#34810090Z
Dec 10, 2009
WRITTEN OFF
$0
May 14, 2009Construction CLASS - 1
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLAINT MANNER: NOTED: VACANT BUILDING DOOR BEING HELD CLOSED WITH A ROCK (LOCK NOT ATTACHED) THE REAR YARD HAS EXCESSIVE COMBUSTIBLE DEBRIS: THE TOP FLR REAR WEST WINDOW
#34789151J
Jul 9, 2009
WRITTEN OFF
$0
Jan 30, 2007Construction Hazardous
WORK W/O A PERMIT ON BASEMENT & 1FL LEVEL PARTIAL DEMO HAS OCCURED W/RE-ERECTION OF NON-LOAD BEARING WALLS & REMOVAL OF FIRE PROOFING THROUGHOUT(SEE NOTES)REMEDY:STOP ALL WORK EXCEPT TO MAKE SITE SAFE OBTAIN PE
#34558056N
Mar 22, 2007
WRITTEN OFF
$0
DOB (3)
IssuedViolationStatus
Oct 2, 2026CONSTRUCTION
AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE INSTALL AT FRONT OF PROPERTY WITH NO ACTIVE PERMIT ON 10/2/2026 AT 10:40 AM.
#26-02347
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
May 18, 2019UNSAFE BUILDINGS

#1006/19
DOB VIOLATION
Jun 20, 2008UNSAFE BUILDINGS

#1016/08
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (0)

None open.

HPD (8) · C 0 · B 0 · A 0
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Dec 3, 2024I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Nov 27, 2023I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Jan 10, 2018I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Nov 8, 2019I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Apr 21, 2021I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Mar 16, 2022I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Nov 16, 2022I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—
Nov 24, 2025I§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID R—

Issued in the last 120 days

DateSourceWhatNow
Oct 2, 2026DOBCONSTRUCTION: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCE INSTALL AT FRONT OF PROPERTY WITH NO ACTIVE PERMIT ON 10/2/2026 AT 10:40 AM.Open
Oct 2, 2026ECBUnknown: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED NEW ELECTRICAL WIRING/ BOXES INSTALLES THROUGH OUT WITHOUT PERMIT ON DEPARTMENTAL RECORD AS OF 10/2/2026 AT 10:40 AM, OBTAIN PERMITOpen
Oct 2, 2026ECBConstruction: AT TIME OF APPIONMENT MADE RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED ON JOBSITE UNDER GC APPLICATION # M01212857-I1 WITH ACTIVE FULL STOP WORK ORDER WITH ATHOURIZED ONLY APPROVAL FOR STRUCTURAL WORK TO STABILIZATION STRUCTURE, NOOpen

Check the agency records

Always confirm on the city's own systems before acting: DOB BIS property profile · DOB NOW · HPD Online · Pay ECB/OATH penalties (CityPay)

City records as of Oct 29, 2026, 4:13 PM ET. BBL 1021180055.

Look up another building