Building SafetyHousing Conditions
541 WEST 159 STREET
Manhattan · ZIP 10032 · BIN 1062805 · Washington Heights (South) · On record since Jan 26, 2007
NeighborhoodⓘWashington Heights (So…
Among the most complained-about buildings in Washington Heights (South)
More complaints than 100% of residential buildings in Washington Heights (South) over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 2500% in the last 2 years (26 vs 1 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
10 Priority A and B complaints over 19 years — 0.9 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2007
41
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
3
Total Priority Bⓘ
7
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
15%
4 complaints
Complaint log
41total
| Date | Complaint type | Priority | Status | Closed | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | 6Y | D | CLOSED | Apr 29, 2026 | Ecb violation served |