159 Prince Street, Manhattan

📍 Greenwich Village, Manhattan Built 1873 16 units Class C7 Residential
Registered to NURUL AHIA LLC / Partnership HPD registration · updated monthly
CRITICAL RISK
12 Open Violations
4C 6B 2A
7 Complaints (12 mo) ↑ up vs prior year
4 Last 30 Days
Renting here? This building has 4 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

4
Last 30 Days
4
Last 90 Days
7
Last 365 Days
⚠️ Complaints are up 33% compared to the previous 6 months.
🐀 6 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024
Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)
UNSANITARY CONDITION
4(57%)
PLUMBING
1(14%)
GENERAL
1(14%)
DOOR/WINDOW
1(14%)
📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)
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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

17 Inspections on Record
Passed Most Recent Result
2026-01-20 Most Recent Date
2026-01-20 Initial Passed
2025-01-16 Initial Passed
2024-01-18 Initial Passed
2023-01-31 Initial Passed
2022-03-28 Initial Passed
2021-08-30 Compliance Passed
2021-07-30 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2019-12-03 Initial Passed
2019-06-14 Initial Passed
2018-12-27 Initial Passed
2018-06-13 Initial Passed
2017-07-20 Initial Passed
2016-11-25 Initial Passed
2015-12-21 Initial Passed
2012-04-13 Initial Passed
2011-03-15 Initial Passed
2010-03-05 Initial Passed

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

2 Class A
6 Class B
4 Class C
Driving this immediately hazardous rating
Class C §238 mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective hinge… 2026-07-04
Class C M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped steam line at floor 2026-07-04
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Class C § 27-2044, 2041.1 HMC: §238 MDL and 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2026-07-04

Violation ID: #19052670

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-07-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2044, 2041.1 HMC: §238 MDL and 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class C § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF UNCAPPED STEAM LINE AT FLOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY
2026-07-04

Violation ID: #19052672

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-07-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF UNCAPPED STEAM LINE AT FLOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT UNIT1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2025-08-29

Violation ID: #18196368

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT UNIT1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT UNIT1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2025-08-29

Violation ID: #18196369

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT UNIT1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES MISSING LOCATED AT APT UNIT1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2025-08-29

Violation ID: #18196370

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES MISSING LOCATED AT APT UNIT1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING LOCATED AT APT UNIT1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
2025-08-29

Violation ID: #18196371

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-29T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING LOCATED AT APT UNIT1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

Class B HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF BEDBUGS AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY
2024-05-16

Violation ID: #16985190

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-16T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF BEDBUGS AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CELING AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY
2024-05-16

Violation ID: #16985191

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-16T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDANT MATERIAL AT CELING AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY

Class B HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF BEDBUGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 15, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2024-05-16

Violation ID: #16985189

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-16T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF BEDBUGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 15, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF BEDBUGS AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY
2024-05-16

Violation ID: #16985194

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-16T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF BEDBUGS AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY

Class A § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL BUZZER/ INTERCOM FROM BUILDING ENTRANCE IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2026-07-04

Violation ID: #19052671

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-07-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BELL BUZZER/ INTERCOM FROM BUILDING ENTRANCE IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY
2024-05-16

Violation ID: #16985193

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-05-16T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 5th STORY

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 4 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 7 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of July 9, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: July 9, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

⚠️ Serious Concerns Found

This building has 7 complaints and 4 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations on record in the last 12 months. Review the full violation list carefully before signing any lease.

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Complaint data is sourced from the NYC 311 Service Requests dataset (NYC Open Data). Violation data is from the HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations dataset. Building info is based on NYC PLUTO by NYC Department of City Planning.

All records are public-domain municipal data provided as-is. Updated daily. Last verified: July 9, 2026.