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159 STANTON STREET

Manhattan · ZIP 10002 · BIN 1004219 · Lower East Side · On record since Feb 3, 2005 · Built 1900

NeighborhoodⓘLower East Side
Among the most complained-about buildings in Lower East Side
More complaints than 100% of residential buildings in Lower East Side over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
100th pct
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 3000% in the last 2 years (31 vs 1 prior 2 yrs)
20100'21'26
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
42 Priority A and B complaints over 21 years — 2.9 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
2.9/yr100th pct(med. 0.2/yr)fewermedianmost
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2005
66
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
18
Total Priority Bⓘ
24
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
19%
6 complaints
Complaints over time
5 yrsAll time

First filed Feb 3, 2005. Latest: Feb 6, 2026.

Top complaint types
5 yrsAll time
A — ImminentB — SeriousC — StandardD — Minor
Complaint log
66total
Active onlyAll
DateComplaint typePriorityStatusClosedOutcome
Jan 24, 2017

Illegal Activity

5H

BCLOSEDFeb 17, 2017

Stop work order fully rescinded n

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Jan 24, 2017

Work Contrary to Stop Work Order

86

ACLOSEDJan 25, 2017

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Jan 9, 2017

Plumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained

94

CCLOSEDMar 3, 2017

Stop work order fully rescinded n

May 23, 2016

Site Conditions Endangering Workers

91

ACLOSEDMay 25, 2016

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 4, 2016

Electrical Wiring: Defective/Exposed – In Progress

59

BCLOSEDMar 9, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Dec 12, 2015

After Hours Work – Illegal

04

BCLOSEDDec 19, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Oct 15, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDOct 28, 2015

Ecb violation served

Aug 31, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDFeb 21, 2016

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 18, 2015

Permit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)

05

BCLOSEDSep 21, 2015

Inspector unable to gain access - 2nd attempt

Aug 18, 2015

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDAug 28, 2015

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jun 10, 2015

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDJun 11, 2015

Ecb violation served

Dec 5, 2013

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDDec 6, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Aug 8, 2013

Egress – Locked/Blocked/Improper/No Secondary Means

37

ACLOSEDAug 9, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Mar 4, 2013

Debris/Building – Falling or In Danger of Falling

10

ACLOSEDMar 5, 2013

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Jan 25, 2011

Boiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit

58

BCLOSEDJun 15, 2011

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

Feb 3, 2005

Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability Affected

30

ACLOSEDFeb 3, 2005

No violation warranted for complaint at time of inspection

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