159 Chrystie Street, Manhattan, NY 10002

159 Chrystie Street is a 5-story, 8-unit residential building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Felipe Abreu. The property has experienced recurring water-related issues over the past two years, with multiple 311 service requests and Housing Maintenance Code complaints documenting instances of water leaks, including heavy flow and slow leaks, particularly affecting apartments on the 5th floor. Notable recent incidents include a heavy water leak reported in March 2025 that resulted in HPD violations, and various pest-related issues, including rodent activity and a rat sighting in late 2023/early 2024.

The building has also faced maintenance challenges, particularly affecting apartment 7 on the 5th floor, with violations recorded in 2024 related to mice infestation, broken plaster surfaces, and paint requirements. The property has a concerning history of regulatory issues, including multiple violations for unauthorized transient use in 2019, when citations were issued for lacking required safety systems in relation to illegal hotel room operations. These violations, though resolved, involved serious safety concerns such as inadequate egress and missing fire alarm systems.

The building's facade underwent inspection in 2019, revealing vertical cracks, stalled bricks, and eroded mortar joints, though these issues were subsequently repaired. Recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 show a pattern of rat activity, with bait applications recorded between January and February 2024, though a rodent inspection in June 2025 passed. While there have been no bedbug infestations reported since 2017, and no new housing maintenance code violations issued in the past 18 months, the building's maintenance history presents a pattern of plumbing and pest-related challenges that may impact resident comfort and safety.