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528 WEST 159 STREET

Manhattan · Block 2117 · Lot 22 · Walk-up, three families (Class C4)

528 WEST 159 STREET is a Class C4 (walk-up, three families) building in Manhattan (BBL 1021170022) built in 1913, with 10 residential units across 5 floors.

The building is in NYC community district 112, council district 10, zoning district R7-2, on a 2,498-square-foot lot with a building footprint of 9,685 square feet.

The current registered owner of record per NYC PLUTO is RH 528 WEST 159 STREET LP.

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on January 13, 2026 when SOFIA BALILE, ESQ., REFEREE conveyed the property to 528 W 159TH ST OWNER LLC for $500. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

The building is registered with NYC HPD's landlord-registration system and has no open HPD housing-maintenance code violations on record as of May 18, 2026.

Data sourced daily from NYC PLUTO (Department of City Planning), NYC ACRIS (Department of Finance), and NYC HPD housing-maintenance code violations.

Owner of record

RH 528 WEST 159 STREET LP
HPD-registered head officer: LESLIE BERKOFF

HPD registered contacts

People legally accountable to HPD for conditions at this building, in registration-priority order:
  • Head OfficerLESLIE BERKOFF
  • Corporate OwnerRH 528 WEST 159 STREET LP
  • Managing AgentLANGSAM PROP. SER. CORP.
  • Site ManagerEDDY CAMBERO

Most recent deed

Last transferred on Jan 13, 2026 for $500 to 528 W 159TH ST OWNER LLC.
Previous owner: SOFIA BALILE, ESQ., REFEREE
Cash sale: no recorded mortgage tied to this transfer.
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Recent ACRIS documents (last 5)

DateTypeAmountParties
Jan 13, 2026DEEDO$500Parties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Sep 9, 2019AGMTNot disclosedParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Dec 21, 2016MTGE$2.6MParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Dec 21, 2016DEED$4.1MParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Jul 14, 2014MTGE$3.1MParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
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Building stats

Units
10
Year built
1913
Class
C4
Borough
Manhattan
Zoning:
R7-2
Lot size:
2,498 sqft
Building area:
9,685 sqft
Floors:
5
Assessed value:
$469K
Community district:
112
Council district:
10

HPD violations

0 open
Most severe class on record: Class C (immediately hazardous)
No open violations on record. Source: NYC HPD.
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Recent HPD violation details

Most recent 5 violations issued by NYC HPD at this address:
  • Class AInspected Apr 29, 2026
    (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…
  • Class AInspected Mar 12, 2026
    § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION DRAIN AT KITCHEN SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT…
  • Class IInspected Nov 17, 2025
    §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…
  • Class BInspected Dec 11, 2024
    § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT A…
  • Class CInspected Dec 11, 2024
    HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FRO…
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Recent ACRIS activity

5 documents in the last 5 years (most recent Jan 13, 2026).

Frequently asked questions about 528 WEST 159 STREET

Who owns 528 WEST 159 STREET?

The current registered owner of record for 528 WEST 159 STREET per NYC PLUTO is RH 528 WEST 159 STREET LP. The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on January 13, 2026 when the property was conveyed to 528 W 159TH ST OWNER LLC. PLUTO ownership is refreshed monthly by NYC Department of Finance; the registered owner may not reflect transactions recorded within the last 30 days.

When was 528 WEST 159 STREET last sold?

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for 528 WEST 159 STREET was recorded on January 13, 2026, when SOFIA BALILE, ESQ., REFEREE conveyed the property to 528 W 159TH ST OWNER LLC for $500. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

How many HPD violations does 528 WEST 159 STREET have?

No open HPD housing-maintenance code violations are on record for 528 WEST 159 STREET as of May 18, 2026. The building is registered with NYC HPD's landlord-registration system. HPD violation data is pulled daily from the NYC Open Data violations feed.

What is the assessed value of 528 WEST 159 STREET?

NYC Department of Finance assesses 528 WEST 159 STREET at $469K for the current tax year. NYC assesses property at a fraction of estimated market value (the assessment ratio varies by tax class — 6% for tax class 1 one-to-three-family dwellings, approximately 45% for tax class 2 rental apartment buildings), so the market value implied by this assessment is meaningfully higher. Assessment data is published by NYC Department of Finance.

What building class is 528 WEST 159 STREET and what does that mean?

528 WEST 159 STREET is NYC building class C4 — Walk-up, three families. A 3-to-6-story walk-up apartment building with 3 residential units. Building class is assigned by NYC Department of Finance and recorded in PLUTO; it determines the property's tax class and the regulatory regime that applies.

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