Building SafetyHousing Conditions
159 STANTON STREET
Manhattan · ZIP 10002 · BIN 1004219 · Lower East Side · On record since Feb 3, 2005 · Built 1900
NeighborhoodⓘLower East Side
Among the most complained-about buildings in Lower East Side
More complaints than 100% of residential buildings in Lower East Side over the last 10 years. Size-normalized by building volume.
Activity TrendsLast 5 years
Complaints have increased in the last 2 years
↑ Up 3000% in the last 2 years (31 vs 1 prior 2 yrs)
Complaint SeverityⓘLast 10 years
Among the highest rates of serious complaints nearby
42 Priority A and B complaints over 21 years — 2.9 per year on average. Size-normalized by building volume.
Department of Buildings Complaints
Total complaints since 2005
66
0 active
Total Priority Aⓘ
18
Total Priority Bⓘ
24
No Access for Inspection (past 5 yrs)ⓘ
19%
6 complaints
Complaint log
66total
| Date | Complaint type | Priority | Status | Closed | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | 7R | CLOSED | Feb 20, 2026 | Ecb violation served | ||