159 West 80th Street, Manhattan, NY 10024

Built in 1896, 159 West 80th Street is a 5-story, 20-unit Old Law Tenement building in Manhattan's Upper West Side, currently owned by Mbarek Hassounya. The building has experienced recurring rodent issues between 2019-2022, with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene documenting multiple rat sightings and conditions attracting rodents, though recent inspections from early 2023 onward have consistently passed with no rat activity reported. The building has undergone several significant maintenance challenges, including emergency water leaks in 2018-2019, heating system issues, and multiple door-related problems requiring immediate attention.

Notably, in 2018, the building faced substantial code violations related to unauthorized modifications, including illegal occupancy changes, missing fire safety systems, and inadequate egress requirements, resulting in penalties totaling over $50,000 though these violations have since been resolved. Recent building management activity includes a 2023 unsanitary condition complaint regarding garbage/recycling storage, which was investigated by HPD with no violations found. The property has maintained a clean bedbug record from 2021 to present, with no reported infestations, and has passed recent rodent inspections conducted in 2025.

Recent inspections have shown improved building conditions overall, with particular attention paid to fire safety systems, egress requirements, and general maintenance standards. The building has demonstrated compliance with annual bedbug reporting requirements, showing zero infestation cases. The most recent environmental control board violations from 2021 relate to paperwork compliance rather than ongoing safety concerns. While the building experienced significant maintenance challenges between 2018 and 2020, recent records indicate improved management practices and building conditions, with particular attention to maintaining required safety systems and addressing maintenance issues promptly.