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Old law tenement
538 WEST 159 STREET
MANHATTAN · Washington Heights (South) · BIN 1062752
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1913Year Built
5Stories
C4Building Class
R7-2Zoning
9,685 sfGross Floor Area
10Units
Rent Stabilized339 Open Violations ▸
Old law tenement · Owner of record: RH 536-538 WEST 159 STREET LP · 2,505 sf lot · 3.87 FAR built · Flood zone X
Locations of Work
Structural
Site & exterior5p · 1 filing · 18 docs
▾Owner History (Filing Record)
Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.
OwnerFilingsMost Recent
RH MANAGEMENT SERVICES403/21/2026
RH 536-538 WEST 159 STREET LP103/22/2026
PHOENIX SUTTON STR INC103/21/2026
PHOENIX103/21/2026
▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)
FirmFilingsMost Recent
MRCE304/06/2021
▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)
RepresentativeFilingsMost Recent
CAVALRY603/21/2026
▾Contractors (License-Anchored)
FirmTradeRolesMost Recent
BLUE USA CONSTR COMP INC*General Contractor307/08/2026
CARL WEISSElectrical103/21/2026
SYED-NAQVI ALTAFElectrical103/21/2026
SYED-NAQVI, ALTAFElectrical103/21/2026
TOP PLUMBING GROUPPlumbing103/22/2026
▾Special Inspection Agencies
AgencyLicense #FilingsMost Recent
MUESER RUTLEDGE CONSULTIN977304/06/2021
Building Lifecycle
All (76)Filed (3)Permit Issued (3)Signed Off (1)Violation (60)Special Inspection (9)
07/16/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
07/16/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
07/16/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
07/15/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
07/15/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
07/15/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
07/15/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
06/30/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
06/30/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
06/30/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
06/30/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
06/30/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
06/19/2026
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
05/31/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/31/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
05/31/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/31/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/31/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/31/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/31/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/31/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/31/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/31/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
05/31/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
05/31/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
05/31/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
05/31/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
05/31/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
05/31/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
05/13/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
I
05/08/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
04/29/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
04/19/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
04/19/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
04/19/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
04/19/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
04/12/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
04/12/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
04/12/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
04/12/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
04/12/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
04/12/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
04/12/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
03/12/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
03/12/2026
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
C
03/12/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
03/12/2026
Violation issued (HPD, closed)
A
03/12/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
03/12/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
03/12/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
03/12/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
01/14/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
01/14/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
01/14/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
A
01/14/2026
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
12/06/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
12/06/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
12/06/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
12/06/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
B
12/06/2025
Violation issued (HPD, open)
C
Latest 60 of 76 events.
Permit / Filing Register
SourceWork TypeStatusApplicantIssued
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offBLUE USA CONSTR COMP INC*05/27/2021
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offBLUE USA CONSTR COMP INC*05/04/2021
DOB NOWStructuralSigned-offBLUE USA CONSTR COMP INC*09/25/2020
BISPLISSUEDTOP PLUMBING GROUP,INC06/25/2018
BISOTISSUEDSMVP MGMT INC06/25/2018
BISOTISSUEDHD CARPENTRY CORP11/06/2017
BISEQISSUEDPHOENIX SUTTON STR INC10/07/2014
BISBLISSUEDAPPROVED OIL CO OF BKLYN08/07/2013
BISPLISSUEDBELL FUEL OIL, LLC08/07/2013
BISFSISSUEDG BAUER INC05/15/1991
Nothing on file for this building.
▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 9
DateRequirementInspectorRole
04/07/2021Concrete - Cast-In-PlaceWalter Kaeckspecial
04/07/2021Subsurface Conditions – Fill Placement & In-Place DensityWalter Kaeckspecial
04/07/2021FinalWalter Kaeckprogress
03/31/2021Concrete - Cast-In-PlaceWalter Kaeckspecial
03/31/2021Subsurface Conditions – Fill Placement & In-Place DensityWalter Kaeckspecial
03/31/2021FinalWalter Kaeckprogress
08/21/2020Concrete - Cast-In-PlaceWalter Kaeckspecial
08/21/2020Subsurface Conditions – Fill Placement & In-Place DensityWalter Kaeckspecial
08/21/2020FinalWalter Kaeckprogress
▾Documents — 90 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)
▸Plans & Drawings3
▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch - Structural3
09/04/2026M00346531-I1Request digital key ↗
08/15/2026M00346531-P3Request digital key ↗
08/15/2026M00346531-P2Request digital key ↗
▸Applications & Permits16
▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION8
06/25/2018123235418Open ↗
06/25/2018123235418Open ↗
11/03/2017140713896Open ↗
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▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION8
09/13/2018123540481Open ↗
06/25/2018123235418Open ↗
12/06/2017140713896Open ↗
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▸Seals & Professional Certifications26
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION6
09/13/2018123540481Open ↗
09/13/2018123540481Open ↗
06/25/2018123235418Open ↗
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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature4
09/13/2026M00346531-I1Open ↗
09/13/2026M00346531-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M00346531-P3Open ↗
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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST3
06/25/2018123235418Open ↗
08/14/2013121740054Open ↗
07/14/2009120104314Open ↗
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT3
06/25/2018123235418Open ↗
11/03/2017140713896Open ↗
10/02/2014140262187Open ↗
▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature3
08/13/2026M00346531-P3Open ↗
08/13/2026M00346531-P2Open ↗
08/13/2026M00346531-I1Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY2
11/03/2017140713896Open ↗
10/02/2014140262187Open ↗
▸BISREQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION2
11/03/2017140713896Open ↗
10/02/2014140262187Open ↗
▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature2
09/13/2026M00346531-I1Open ↗
09/01/2026M00346531-P3Open ↗
▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM1
08/14/2013121740054Open ↗
▸Trade Schedules & Equipment6
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING2
11/03/2017140713896Open ↗
08/14/2013121740054Open ↗
▸BISSCHEDULE C - HEATING & COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT1
08/14/2013121740054Open ↗
▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE1
06/25/2018123235418Open ↗
▸BISBOILERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1
11/27/2013121740054Open ↗
▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE1
11/29/2013121740054Open ↗
▸Safety & Tenant Protection6
▸BISTenant Protection Plan and Notes3
09/13/2018123540481Open ↗
06/25/2018123235418Open ↗
11/03/2017140713896Open ↗
▸DOB NOWTenant Protection Plan3
08/13/2026M00346531-P3Open ↗
08/13/2026M00346531-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00346531-P2Open ↗
▸Environmental & Asbestos4
▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)3
06/25/2018123235418Open ↗
11/03/2017140713896Open ↗
08/14/2013121740054Open ↗
▸BISTHIS IS NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT1
07/14/2009120104314Open ↗
▸Energy Compliance7
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS3
06/25/2018123235418Open ↗
08/14/2013121740054Open ↗
08/14/2013121740054Open ↗
▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS1
06/25/2014121740054Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPECTIONS1
11/03/2017140713896Open ↗
▸BISELECTRICAL APPLICATION FOR SIDEWALK SHED LIGHTING1
10/02/2014140262187Open ↗
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY1
11/03/2017140713896Open ↗
▸Inspections & Test Reports2
▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY2
11/03/2017140713896Open ↗
10/02/2014140262187Open ↗
▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs3
▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1
06/25/2014121740054Open ↗
▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST1
06/25/2014121740054Open ↗
▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS1
07/14/2009120104314Open ↗
▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership6
▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT6
09/13/2018123540481Open ↗
06/25/2018123235418Open ↗
11/03/2017140713896Open ↗
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▸Filing & Intake Forms9
▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET4
09/13/2018123540481Open ↗
06/25/2018123235418Open ↗
08/14/2013121740054Open ↗
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▸BISEFILING JOB APPLICATION COVER SHEET2
11/03/2017140713896Open ↗
10/02/2014140262187Open ↗
▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION2
12/06/2017140713896Open ↗
12/05/2017140713896Open ↗
▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM1
11/15/2017140713896Open ↗
▸Other Documents2
▸DOB NOWHPD: CONH Pilot2
08/13/2026M00346531-I1Open ↗
08/13/2026M00346531-P3Open ↗