A modest record — below the level that usually signals systemic problems. More recorded distress than 82% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty
points per 10 units; this building carries 7.5. In ZIP 10013, 70% of residential buildings hold an A and
5% grade D or F.
How grades work
this building
A
C
Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more
Open with the city right now
No current HPD flags in the latest weekly snapshot: no open violations, no
pending litigation, no active vacate orders, and not in the Alternative Enforcement Program.
Patterns
No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.
No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.
What 311 hears from this address
5 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Noise (5).
Filed construction activity
$353,958 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (2 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively
the owner maintains the building. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not
capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.
Rent-stabilization signals
Yes
Built before 1974 (1856)
No
Six or more residential units (4)
No
421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll
1 of 3 signals present. Only a partial profile — stabilization is possible but less likely. The definitive answer for any unit:
request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).
Registered with HPD — the names behind the building
Registered owner(s)
159 DUANE STREET CONDOMINIUM
Head officer
DIVYA RASHAD
Managing agent
THE ANDREWS ORGANIZATION
Last registered
2025-12-16
as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration
What the city thinks it's worth
Tax year
City market value
Assessed value
2025
$2,049,772
$922,397
2026
$1,866,869
$840,091
2027
$1,174,240
$528,408
The city's market estimate has fallen
43% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).
Hurricane evacuation zone 2 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.
Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.
1 street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints at this address since
2019 (0 in the last three years).
Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps
(cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.
Getting around
Subway
Chambers St — 1 2 3 · 450 ft straight-line (about a 2-minute walk) · station accessibility: full Chambers St — 2 3 A C E R W · 700 ft straight-line (about a 3-minute walk) · station accessibility: partial
Bus
Nearest boarding stop: West Broadway / Duane St — M20 · 200 ft
Citi Bike
Duane St & Hudson St · 150 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and
Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.
5 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.
311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong.
Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints
appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box
on this page.
Mortgage assigned — from CITIZENS BANK, N.A.; MERS, INC., AS NOMINEE to CITIZENS BANK, N.A.
2026-09-21
Agreement $2,840,000 — from ISAREEL, BENJAMIN to CITIZENS BANK, N.A.
2026-09-04
Job filed: Interior renovation to existing apartment #4. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.
2026-07-06
Mortgage $2,840,000 — from ISRAEL, BENJAMIN to CITIBANK, N.A.
2026-07-06
PAT — from ISRAEL, BENJAMIN to THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF
2026-07-06
Deed $3,550,000 — from MAYOOSA LLC to ISRAEL, BENJAMIN
2026-06-25
Sold for $3,550,000
2026-06-16
Permit Suspended Scaffold — Permit Issued
2026-06-10
Job filed: INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD EQUIPMENT. NO CHANGES IN EGRESS.
2026-05-26
Restaurant inspection: WEATHER UP — grade A
2026-01-05
Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025-11-17
HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
The full timeline
2026
2026-10-07Permit General Construction — Permit Issued
2026-09-21Mortgage assigned — from CITIZENS BANK, N.A.; MERS, INC., AS NOMINEE to CITIZENS BANK, N.A.
2026-09-21Agreement $2,840,000 — from ISAREEL, BENJAMIN to CITIZENS BANK, N.A.$2,840,000
2026-09-04Job filed: Interior renovation to existing apartment #4. No change to use, egress, or occupancy.$299,958
2026-07-06Mortgage $2,840,000 — from ISRAEL, BENJAMIN to CITIBANK, N.A.$2,840,000
2026-07-06PAT — from ISRAEL, BENJAMIN to THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF
2026-07-06Deed $3,550,000 — from MAYOOSA LLC to ISRAEL, BENJAMIN$3,550,000
2026-06-10Job filed: INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD EQUIPMENT. NO CHANGES IN EGRESS.
2026-05-26Restaurant inspection: WEATHER UP — grade A
2026-01-05Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2025
2025-11-17HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2018-10-05HPD class I: §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE
2014-10-07311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Restaurant (AD2)
2014-08-05Certificate of occupancy Temporary
2014-05-15DOB violation LBLVIO: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2012 INSPECTION REPORT
2014-02-12ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO GROUND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. BSMT SERVICE SWITCH (2) 200 AMP:NEUTRAL BAR NOT BONDED TO ENLOSURE FOR THE 5TH FLR & GROUND $4,800
2014-02-12ECB CLASS - 1 violation: ELECTRICAL WORK W/O A PERMIT. GROUND FLR ENTIRE RESTAURANT: SUB FEEDER, SUB PANEL, BRANCH CIRCUIT WIRING, RECEPTACLES, OUTLETS, SW$800
2014-02-12ECB CLASS - 1 violation: ELECTRICAL WORK W/O A PERMIT. BSMT SERVICE EQUIPMENT: 200 AMP SERVICE SWITCH SERVICE ENTRANCE CONDUCTOR,FOR THE FIFTH FLR APT. "PL$800
2010-11-23Mortgage $1,424,500 — from HAZAN, AMIT to HSBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION (USA); ''MERS'' AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER; ''MERS'' AS NOMINEE FOR L$1,424,500
2010-11-23PAT — from HAZAN, AMIT to BOARD OF MANAGERS OF 159 DUANE STREET CO
2010-11-23Deed $2,053,570 — from M-RAJ ENTERPRISE LLC to HAZAN, AMIT$2,053,570
2010-09-17Deed $2,038,432 — from M-RAJ ENTERPRISES LLC to DPM REAL PROPERTIES, LLC$2,038,433
2010-09-17PAT — from DPM REAL PROPERTIES, LLC to BOARD OF MANAGERS OF 159 DUANE STREET CO
2010-09-17Mortgage $1,100,000 — from DPM REAL PROPERTIES, LLC to WHITNEY NATIONAL BANK$1,100,000
2010-08-06Job filed: RENOVATE EXISTING RETAIL SPACE AS PER PLAN NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY AND EGRESS$68,000
2010-07-21CDEC — from M-RAJ ENTERPRISE, LLC
2010-07-21MAPS — from 159 DUANE STREET CONDOMINIUM
2010-07-21CDEC — from M-RAJ ENTERPRISE, LLC
2010-07-21MAPS — from 159 DUANE STREET CONDOMINIUM
2010-07-21MAPS — from 159 DUANE STREET CONDOMINIUM
2010-07-21CDEC — from M-RAJ ENTERPRISE, LLC
2010-07-21CDEC — from M-RAJ ENTERPRISE, LLC
2010-07-21MAPS — from 159 DUANE STREET CONDOMINIUM
2010-07-21CDEC — from M-RAJ ENTERPRISE, LLC
2010-07-21MAPS — from 159 DUANE STREET CONDOMINIUM
2010-01-15Rodent inspection: Passed
2009
2009-05-13Job filed: INSTALLATION OF A HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED APPROX. 25' LONG X 16' HIGH DURING FACADE REPAIR. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY. SHED TO COMPLY WIT
2008
2008-04-24Job filed: INSTALLATION OF PIPI SCAFOLDING 25 FEET WIDE AND 40 FEET HIGH, NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2007
2007-12-04Job filed: INSTALLATION OF A HEAVY DUTY SCAFFOLD 40' HIGH AS PER PLANS DURING A1 CONSTRUCTION 101735464. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.
2007-09-20Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — SPRINKLER
2007-09-20Tenant complaint: GENERAL — DOORS
2007-07-17Job filed: INSTALLATION OF A SCAFFOLD STAIR TOWER 65' HIGH ON THE EXISTIING SIDEWALK SHED BIS #104786288 DURING FACADER REPAIR. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUP
2007-06-13ECB Non-Hazardous violation: WORK W/O A PERMIT(DEMO)WORK NOTED:1-REMOVING/DISMANTELING/BURNING OUT SIDE FIRE ESCAPE OF BLDG.FROM 5TH FL TO 4TH FL,NO PERMITS PO$2,500
2007-06-01Job filed: Install new mechanical ductwork along with air conditioning units. Install new plumbing fixtures and related piping as shown on drawings filed herewi$135,000
2007-06-01Job filed: Install new mechanical ductwork along with air conditioning units. Install new plumbing fixtures and related piping as shown on drawings filed herewi$135,000
2007-06-01Job filed: Propose to correct the existing floor and leveling of the existing flooring as shown on drawings filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupanc$150,000
2007-05-31Job filed: Demolish and construct interior partitions, ceilings & doors. Renovate exterior as shown on drawings filed herewith. Filed in conjunction with A$450,000
2007-05-31Job filed: Install new mechanical ductwork along with air conditioning units. Install new plumbing fixtures and related piping as shown on drawings filed herewi$165,000
2007-05-31Job filed: Propose to correct the existing floor and leveling of the existing flooring as shown on drawings filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupanc$170,000
2007-05-30Job filed: Install sprinkler heads and related piping as shown on drawings filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy. In conjuntion with ALT 1#10173$75,000
2007-05-29Job filed: INSTALL HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK BRIDGE 25' LF AT 159 DUANE STREET. DURING REMEDIAL REPAIRS, WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH LL 33/91. NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OC
2007-03-12Job filed: Demolish interior partitions, ceilings & doors as shown on drawings filed herewith. No change in use, egress or occupancy.$50,000