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159 Grand Street, Manhattan, NY 10013

1
DOB Complaints
8
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
4
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 159 Grand Street

159 Grand Street, a 12-story building constructed in 2002 in SoHo and owned by Kinchung Lam, has experienced several notable maintenance and inspection events over the past few years. Most recently, in 2025, there were two health department complaints regarding food establishment toilet facilities, while in late 2023, multiple complaints were filed concerning plumbing issues, fire escape safety, and heat/hot water problems, though no violations were ultimately issued for the latter three complaints.

The building has demonstrated consistent rodent control success, passing inspections annually from 2010 through 2024. While there have been some concerning patterns regarding heat and hot water availability, particularly in November 2021 and December 2023, these issues appeared to be resolved promptly according to tenant reports and subsequent inspections. The building's exterior maintenance has been a documented concern, with multiple violations recorded between 2018 and 2022 regarding facade maintenance, including issues with cracked brickwork and exterior ducts.

The property underwent several required inspections and submitted various permits between 2019-2020, including for plumbing and exterior work. There was one documented bedbug incident in 2022-2023 involving two units, though subsequent annual reports from 2023-2025 show no further infestations. The building has maintained a generally positive maintenance record, with the majority of complaints being resolved without violations, and it has shown compliance with various city inspection requirements, including the recent successful rodent inspection in 2024.

Last updated: July 26, 2025
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159 Grand Street Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 20% of buildings in SoHo.

Building Characteristics

Total units 0
Year built 2002
Total area 15333 sq ft
Floors 12
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

1
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
8
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
5
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
4
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 159 Grand St, New York, NY 10013
  • 157 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013

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159 Grand Street Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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159 Grand Street Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built after 1974
Units
Less than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
After 1974 <6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 159 Grand Street. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2023-12-182023-12-31Plumbing-Water SupplyEmergencyCLOSE
2023-12-182023-12-31Safety-Fire EscapeImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2023-12-182023-12-31Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2021-11-052021-11-10Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2021-11-052021-11-10Safety-Fire EscapeImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 159 Grand Street. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2023-03-30ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2021-04-19ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 159 Grand Street. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-16 11:58Food EstablishmentToilet FacilityClosedDOHMH
2025-03-13 20:43Food EstablishmentToilet FacilityClosedDOHMH
2023-12-18 21:20PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
2023-12-18 21:20SAFETYFIRE ESCAPEClosedHPD
2023-12-18 21:20HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 159 Grand Street.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
15478892020-07-17CLOSEDPermit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)2020-08-17Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2020-08-18)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 159 Grand Street.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2022-02-22V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILED TO FILE FISP CYCLE 9A TECHNICAL REPORT BY 02/21/2022CIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2024-05-23
2020-09-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 903965632021-02-23
2020-09-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 903965682021-02-23
2019-09-06V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIO ISSUED TO ELEVATOR - FAIL TO CORRECT DEFECTS ON 2017 CAT 1 INSP/TST TSTACC1 2017 AOC WAS DONE ON TIME,12/30/17.2019-10-15
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 159 Grand Street. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 159 Grand Street. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-06-100002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-08-010002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-12-070002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-02-102202020-11-012021-10-31
2021-06-030002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 159 Grand Street. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-08-28InitialPassed
2023-06-01InitialPassed
2022-03-22InitialPassed
2019-03-15InitialPassed
2018-06-01InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 159 Grand Street. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 159 Grand Street. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 159 Grand Street. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2022-12-0237024280KSOLITA SOHO HOTEL,LLCFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED CYCLE 9A REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALL AND APPURTENANCES REQUIRED NY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL#914488.REM:SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED TRESOLVE625.00.0
2022-12-0235669458YSOLITA SOHO HOTEL LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF BUILDING FACADE AND APPURTENANCES.NOTEOBSERVED AT EXP4 AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS STEP CRACKED BRICKWORK AROUND THE WINDOWS OF THE 8TH TO 10TH FLOORS.REMEDY:TAKE SAFETY MEASURES AND RRESOLVE625.00.0
2020-03-2235466579KSOLITA SOHO HOTEL, LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BUILDING FACADE & APPURTENENCES.NOTE:AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND AS PER PREVIOUSLY ISSUED SUMMONS#35458331R DATED01-24-2020.OBSERVED DEFECTIVE CONDITION FOR EXTERTOR METAL DUCT FROM 2RESOLVE6250.00.0
2020-01-2435458331RTO THE OWNER OF 159 GRANDFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING. 1-EXTERIOR DUCT RUSTING IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS GOES FROM 2 TO ROOF(AS PER VIOLATION 35264715K(11/24/17) REMEDY:MAINTAIN EXTERIOR BLDG FACADE. PROVIDE SAFETY MEASURES REPAIR FACADE MARESOLVE6250.00.0
2018-05-1837010217KSOLITA SOHO HOTEL LLCFAILURE TO SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE 8TH ROUND REPORT OF CRITICAL EXAMINATION DOCUMENTING CONDITION OF EXTERIOR WALLS & APPURTENANCES REQUIRED BY 28-302.4 FOR CONTROL# 814488. REM: SUBMIT REQUIRED TECHNICAL REPORT.RESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 159 Grand Street. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 159 Grand Street. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 159 Grand Street. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 159 Grand Street. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 159 Grand Street. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 159 Grand Street. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 159 Grand Street. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 159 Grand Street. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 159 Grand Street. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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