159 East 116 Street · Manhattan · BBL 1016440025
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Open with the city right now
Open HPD violations
27 total — 2 class C (immediately hazardous), 25 class B, 0 class A. Oldest open since 1983-02-23.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
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
3 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Noise (2) · Consumer Complaint (1).
Filed construction activity
$167,300 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (9 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.
Registered with HPD — the names behind the building
Registered owner(s)
159 EAST 116TH STREET LLC
Head officer
RUBEN LUGO
Managing agent
RUBEN LUGO
Last registered
2025-12-08
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
$775,000
$348,750
2026
$881,000
$396,450
2027
$752,000
$338,400
The city's market estimate has fallen
3% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
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.
3 311 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.
Sales, deeds & mortgages
Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $150,000 on
1985-01-03 (lender: Ponce De Leon Fdl Etc.). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
1985-01-03
Mortgage $150,000 — from LUGO, NICK RUBEN to PONCE DE LEON FDL ETC.
$150,000
1983-11-03
Mortgage $32,980 — from VALDIVIA, RENE to BOLANOS, GUILLERMO
$32,980
Ten-year activity
20100
2017
17
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
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Year
Construction
Enforcement
Housing & tenants
Ownership & money
Health & systems
Total
2017
7
1
0
1
1
10
2018
10
2
1
0
4
17
2019
3
1
1
0
2
7
2020
0
0
2
0
1
3
2021
0
0
3
0
1
4
2022
0
0
4
0
2
6
2023
0
0
1
0
3
4
2024
0
0
3
0
4
7
2025
0
0
4
0
4
8
2026
0
0
0
0
3
3
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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
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
2025-10-28Restaurant inspection: WING PLUS — grade A
2025-07-14Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-04-25Boiler inspection
2025-01-10Rodent inspection: Passed
2024
2024-12-16Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-10-28311: Consumer Complaint — Other Store (Non-Food)
2024-07-15Rodent inspection: Passed
2024-04-09Restaurant inspection: WING PLUS — grade A
2024-03-22Boiler inspection
2024-03-19Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2024-01-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2023
2023-07-14Rodent inspection: Passed
2023-05-10311: Consumer Complaint — Other
2023-03-11Boiler inspection
2023-01-11Rodent inspection: Passed
2022
2022-12-15Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-11-02HPD 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
2022-08-02Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2022-06-30Rodent inspection: Passed
2022-03-28Boiler inspection
2022-03-08HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2021
2021-11-22311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2021-04-19Bedbug filing: 0 infested units
2021-04-16HPD class A: (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPD
2019-04-11HPD class B: § 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNS
2019-02-21Boiler inspection
2019-02-01Permit EW — ISSUED
2019-02-01Job filed: FILED HEREWITH TO REPLACE FRONT PARAPET, REPLACE WINDOW LENTILS AT 4TH FLOOR FRONT ELEVATION AND INSTALL NEW 42" STEEL RAILING IN THE ROOF.$30,000
2019-01-09FDNY inspection (RISK)
2018
2018-11-30Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-11-27Asbestos abatement: Removal — Airmax Construction Inc.
2018-10-30Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF PIPE SCAFFOLD FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION$8,000
2018-10-30Job filed: PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF HEAVY DUTY SIDEWALK SHED FOR REMEDIAL REPAIRS AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UNDER THIS APPLICATION. LIVE$7,000
2018-10-28DOB violation P: THE DOB INTENDS TO REVOKE ALL APPROVALS AND PERMITS UNDER PLUMBING JOB #123239682 DUE TO SUSPENSION OF MASTER PLUMBERS LICENSE
2018-02-21Job filed: ILLUMINATED BUSINESS ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY$2,900
2018-02-02Permit PL — ISSUED
2017
2017-12-11Job filed: INSTALLATION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM.$2,000
2017-12-11Job filed: INSTALLATION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM.$2,000
2017-12-11Job filed: INSTALLATION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM.$2,000
2017-12-07Permit EW — ISSUED
2017-12-07Permit EW — ISSUED
2017-11-17Deed — from LUGO, RUBEN to 159 E 116TH STREET REALTY LLC
2017-11-14Job filed: EXISTING STORE RENOVATION INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,KITCHEN HOOD WITH DUCT WORK AND PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MINOR CARPENTRY WORK. NO C$56,700
2017-11-14Job filed: EXISTING STORE RENOVATION INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,KITCHEN HOOD WITH DUCT WORK AND PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MINOR CARPENTRY WORK. NO C$56,700
2015-11-21311: Water System — Hydrant Knocked Over/Missing (WC)
2015-10-16HPD 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
2015-05-15311: Water System — LOW WATER PRESSURE - WLWP
2015-03-02HPD 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
2015-01-14Rodent inspection: Passed
2013
2013-10-28Rodent inspection: Passed
2012
2012-05-08Rodent inspection: Passed
2012-04-11311: Food Poisoning — 1 or 2
2011
2011-12-15311: Water System — Hydrant Leaking (WC1)
2011-11-01311: Water System — Hydrant Defective (WC2)
2011-08-27311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2011-05-16Rodent inspection: Passed
2010
2010-04-27Rodent inspection: Passed
2010-03-04311: Water System — Leak (Use Comments) (WA2)
2007
2007-06-12DOB complaint, category ?
2006
2006-08-10Job filed: Interior renovation of existing commercial space as per plan submitted herewith, no change in use, egress or occupancy group.$119,000
2006-08-08DOB complaint, category ?
1995
1995-01-31HPD class B: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING 1 STY COMMUNITY BATHROOM.
1995-01-31HPD class B: § 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT WASHBASIN 3 STY NORTHWEST ROOM 7.
1995-01-31HPD class B: § 27-2024 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF COLD WATER FOR THE FIXTURES AT WASHBASIN 3 STY NORTHWEST ROOM 7.
1993
1993-03-18DOB violation LL6291:
1992
1992-12-30Mortgage satisfied — from LUGO, NICK RUBEN to PONCE DE LEON FEDERAL ET
1986
1986-09-04HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE BALUSTRADE AT 2ND TO 3RD STY PUBLIC HALL LANDING AND STAIRS.
1986-09-04HPD class C: D26-10.01 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SUSPENDED CEILING INSTALLED AT CEILING OBSTRUCTING VIEW OF OSY VALVE UNABL
1986-09-04HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF CONSISTING OF COMBUSTIBULES AT BOILER ROOM CELLAR REAR.
1986-09-04HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING SLATE TILE AT FRONT AREAWAY.
1986-09-04HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILINGS AND WALLS 2 STY PUBLIC HALL BATHR
1986-09-04HPD class C: D26-10.01 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED AT ENTRANCE DOOR 1 STY PUBLIC
1986-09-04HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING DRAIN COVER FRONT COURT AT CENTER.
1986-09-04HPD class B: D26-21.07 ADM CODE SEAL IN OPEN POSITION THE O.S.Y. VALVE OF THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THIS DEPAR
1986-09-04HPD class B: D26-21.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE A PIECE OF GARDEN HOSE 10 FEET IN LENGTH WITH FEMALE COUPLING AND A 10 QUART PAIL ON PREMISES TO TEST SPRINKLER S
1986-09-04HPD class B: D26-21.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ANGLE HOSE VALVE OR SILL COCK AT EXTREME END OF HIGHEST LINE OF SPRINKLERS.
1986-09-04HPD class B: D26-13.03 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN WATER BUGS AT CELLAR FRONT.
1986-09-04HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MASONRY WALLS AT BOILER ROOM CELLAR REAR.
1986-09-04HPD class B: D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE CELLAR AT REAR..
1986-09-04HPD class B: D26-16.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS SHOWER HEAD AT 2ND STY PUBLIC HALL BATHROOM.
1986-09-04HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ELECTRIC LIGHT FIXTURE AT WALL 2ND STY PUBLIC HALL BATHROOM.
1986-09-04HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AT BATHROOM 3RD STY PUBLIC HALL.
1986-09-04HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILINGS AND WALLS 2 STY PUBLIC HALL.
1986-09-04HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED CEILING LIGHT WIRES 2ND STORY PUBLIC HALL.
1985
1985-03-11Mortgage satisfied — from VALDIVIA, RENE & ANO. to BANCO DE PONCE
1985-03-11Mortgage satisfied — from VALDIVA, RENE & ANO to BANCO DE PONCE
1985-03-11Mortgage satisfied — from VALDIVIA, RENE to ARTIME, EDITH MARIA
1985-03-11Mortgage satisfied — from VALDIVIA, RENE to BOLANOS, GUILLERMO
1985-01-03Deed — from VALDIVIA, RENE to LUGO, RUBEN NICK
1985-01-03Mortgage $150,000 — from LUGO, NICK RUBEN to PONCE DE LEON FDL ETC.$150,000
1983
1983-11-03Mortgage $32,980 — from VALDIVIA, RENE to BOLANOS, GUILLERMO$32,980
1983-02-23HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE ELECTRICAL CLG LIGHT FIXTURES 2 STY PUB HALL.
1983-02-23HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS 2 STY PUB HALL BATHRM WINDOW LOWER SASH.
1983-02-23HPD class B: D26-21.07 ADM CODE PROVIDE 3 EXTRA SPRINKLER HEADS AND SUITABLE WRENCH FOR EMERGENCY PURPOSES AT O.S.Y. VALVE OF SPRINKLER IN ACCORDANCE WIT
1983-02-23HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WINDOW GLASS PUBLIC HALL BATHROOM 3RD STY.
1983-02-23HPD class B: D26-10.01 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS OF SKYLIGHT PUBLIC HALL 3RD STY & ROOF REAR EAST.
1981
1981-09-18Agreement — from VALDIVIA, RENE to ARTIME, EDITH MARIA
1981-09-18Mortgage — from VALDIVIA, RENE to ARTIME, EDITH MARIA
1981-03-31MISC — from CITY OF NEW YORK
1980
1980-09-24Deed — from COMMISSIONER FINANCENYC to CITY OF NEW YORK
1979
1979-07-02Agreement — from ARTIME, EDITH MARIA to VALDIVIA, RENE
1978
1978-12-26Mortgage — from VALDIVIA, RENE to ARTIME, EDITH MARIA
1978-03-16Mortgage — from VALDIVIA, RENE to ARTIME, EDITH MARIA
1977
1977-01-31Mortgage — from VALDIVIA, RENE to ARTIME, EDITH MARIA
1977-01-31Deed — from VALDIVIA, MAGOLY to VALDIVIA, RENE
1976
1976-06-02Deed — from VALDINIA, MAGALY to VALDINIA, RENE
1970
1970-05-28Mortgage — from VALDIVIA, MAGALY; VALDIVIA, RENE to BANCO, DE PONCE
1969
1969-03-10Mortgage — from VALDIVIA, MAGALY; VALDIVIA, RENE to BANCO, DE PONCE
1900
1900-01-01Restaurant inspection: NY PREMIUM MEAT MARKET