501 West 156th Street
501 West 156th Street in Washington Heights, Manhattan, has 83 open HPD violations, 22 of them class C, and no rent-stabilized units are on its tax bill, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (49/100).
Co-op (HDFC) · Multi-family walk-up · 32 units · Built 1930
A limited-equity co-op held by a Housing Development Fund Corporation: the residents own shares, so a rental here is a sublet that usually needs board approval, and HDFC co-ops often limit sublets and resale prices. Co-op units are not rent-stabilized. How HDFCs are ranked
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 49/100)
- 22 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 10 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 1 eviction carried out by marshals in the last 3 years.
- A co-op: renting here is a sublet, usually with board approval and a time limit; units are not rent-stabilized.
- Repairs: High (83 open, 22 class C), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 27, 2026
- Safety: Clear (2 open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Renewal not yet in city data, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
83 open violations: 22 class C (immediately hazardous), 36 class B, 25 class A. 3 issued in the last 12 months. 265 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2003-05-07. Newest violation issued 2026-05-05.
2 closed in the last 90 days. Median 121 days from issue to close for the 3 violations closed in the last 12 months.
10 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: Mice, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 21, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 21), issued 2025-10-09. HPD violation 18283315
- Class C: Roaches, throughout the apartment, 2nd floor. HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 21, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH (apt 21), issued 2025-10-09. HPD violation 18283314
- Class C: Floor or stair defect, bathroom, 4th floor. PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD SUB FLOORING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 43, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 43), issued 2025-05-14. HPD violation 17887818
- Class C: Self-closing door not working, 4th floor. , 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 IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 43, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 43), issued 2025-05-14. HPD violation 17887819
- Class C: Floor or stair defect, bathroom, 4th floor. PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOODEN FLOOR JOIST IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 43, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 43), issued 2025-05-14. HPD violation 17887817
- Class C: No hot water, bathroom, 4th floor. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 43, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 43), issued 2025-05-14. HPD violation 17887821
- Class C: Plumbing defect, bathroom, 4th floor. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 43, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 43), issued 2025-05-14. HPD violation 17887822
- Class C: Plumbing defect, bathroom, 4th floor. REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MISSING WATER CLOSET BOWL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 43, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 43), issued 2025-05-14. HPD violation 17887823
311 housing complaints
2 in the last 12 months, 25 in 5 years. Most common: Water Leak (2).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
2 open DOB violations, all 2 Local Law violations issued before 2000. 2 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
1 executed evictions in the last 3 years (1 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units on the tax bill.
Owner and management
Owner: 501 West 156th Street HDFC. Head officer: RICARDO GOMEZ. Managing agent: Esra Management. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Nov 6, 2025. Registration on file through Sep 1, 2026; renewal not yet in the city's data.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 1021150040, HPD building ID 5715. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- 155 St (C), 3 min walk
- 157 St (1), 3 min walk
- 163 St-Amsterdam Av (C), 6 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 83 open (22 class C, 36 class B, 25 class A). 10 rent-impairing | −45 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 2 | −3 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 1 | −3 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | 2 open DOB violations, all 2 Local Law violations issued before 2000 | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.