NY Property Records

543 West 159 Street
Manhattan · New York County · 10032

02 · Walk-Up AptsLast sold Jun 2006 · click to view deed ↗
Owner of record
OwnerCentral Harlem 203k Housing Development Fund
Assessment · 2025 roll
Land assessed$36,960
Total assessed$124,860
Est. annual tax$14,076 (2027, excl. special districts)
Building
StyleThree Families
Year built1905
Living area2,685 sq ft
Lot
Size0.03 acres (GIS)
Frontage × depth15 × 100 ft
Lot sq ft1,474
Zoning
DistrictR7-2
FAR2.43 built · 3.44 max residential · 6.5 max facility
Zoning map3b
Recorded documents · 22
ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Nov 10, 2025
assignor/old lender Peny & Co., L.L.C.
assignee/new lender The State Of New York Mortgage Agency
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SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Nov 10, 2025
mortgager/borrower Central Harlem 203k Housing Development Fund Compa
mortgagee/lender The Community Preservation Corporation
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Mar 5, 2012
assignor/old lender The Community Preservation Corporation
assignee/new lender Peny & Co., Inc.
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SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Nov 4, 2011
mortgager/borrower Central Harlem 203k Housing Development Fund Compa
mortgagee/lender Bpd Bank
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MORTGAGE $681,037 Nov 4, 2011
mortgagor/borrower Central Harlem 203k Housing Development Fund Compa
mortgagee/lender The Community Preservation Corporation
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SUBORDINATION OF MORTGAGE Nov 4, 2011
party one The Community Preservation Corporation
party two United States Department Of Housing And Urban Deve
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MORTGAGE $669,894 Aug 16, 2006
mortgagor/borrower Central Harlem 203k Housing Development Fund
mortgagee/lender Bpd Bank
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SUNDRY AGREEMENT Aug 16, 2006
party 1 Central Harlem 203 Housing Development -
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ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS $4,723,762 Aug 16, 2006
assignor The Secretary Of Housing And Urban Development
assignee Central Harlem 203k Housing Development Fund
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DEED $8 Aug 16, 2006
grantor/seller The Secretary Of Housing And Urban Development
grantee/buyer Central Harlem 203k Housing Development Fund
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SUBORDINATION OF MORTGAGE Aug 16, 2006
party one Bpd Bank
party two United States Department Of Housing And Urban
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MORTGAGE $4,723,762 Aug 16, 2006
mortgagor/borrower Central Harlem 203k Housing Development Fund
mortgagee/lender United States Department Of Housing And Urban
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DEED Oct 16, 2002
grantor/seller Farber, Curtis J. Esq.
grantee/buyer Secretary/Housing And Urban Development
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SATISFACTION OF MORTGAGE Nov 26, 1999
mortgager/borrower Brewster, Lula; Stubbs, James A. +1
mortgagee/lender Freedom National Bank Of New York
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Mar 30, 1999
assignor/old lender Mortgage Lending Ofamerica, Inc.
assignee/new lender Trans Financial Mortgage Company
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DEED Oct 13, 1998
grantor/seller Knarf Realty Corp.
grantee/buyer Family Preservationcenter
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DEED Oct 13, 1998
grantor/seller Brewster, Lula; Stubbs, James +1
grantee/buyer Knarf Realty Corp.
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MORTGAGE $327,400 Oct 13, 1998
mortgagor/borrower Family Preservationcenter, Inc.
mortgagee/lender Mortgage Lending Ofamerica, Inc.
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ASSIGNMENT, MORTGAGE Apr 30, 1997
assignor/old lender Fredom National Bankof New York
assignee/new lender Banker Trust Companyof Ca.
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DEED Jul 17, 1984
grantor/seller Carroll, Edgar; Carroll, Frances S.
grantee/buyer Brewster, Lula; Stubbs, James +1
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MORTGAGE $67,039 Jul 17, 1984
mortgagor/borrower Brewster, Lula; Stubbs, James A. +1
mortgagee/lender Freedom Natl Bank Ofny
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DEED Jun 27, 1979
grantor/seller Laekey, Edna
grantee/buyer Carroll, Edgar; Carroll, Frances S
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DOB violations — total 1 · open 1 · dismissed 0
Gas Piping - LL152 Active Jan 31, 2025
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DOB complaints — total 1 · open 0 · closed 1
Permit – none (building/PA/demolition) Closed Apr 20, 1994
Complaint 1028998
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HPD violations — total 23 · open 1 · closed 22
B · Hazardous Closed Oct 24, 2022
§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
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B · Hazardous Closed Oct 24, 2022
§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
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C · Immediately hazardous Closed Oct 17, 2022
§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH
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A · Non-hazardous Closed Oct 17, 2022
§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1
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C · Immediately hazardous Closed Oct 1, 2022
§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH
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A · Non-hazardous Closed Oct 1, 2022
§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1
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C · Immediately hazardous Closed Sep 21, 2022
§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
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C · Immediately hazardous Closed Sep 21, 2022
§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCK AT BOILER ROOM
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B · Hazardous Closed Sep 21, 2022
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PORCELAIN ENAMEL FINISH BY METHOD OF REGLAZING AT BATHTUB. IN THE BATHROOM LOCA
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C · Immediately hazardous Closed Sep 21, 2022
§ 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
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C · Immediately hazardous Closed Jul 22, 2022
§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
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C · Immediately hazardous Closed Jul 22, 2022
§ 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM BOILER ROOM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT IN THE BOILER ROOM LOCATED AT BASEMENT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1s
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C · Immediately hazardous Closed Dec 27, 2021
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APART
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B · Hazardous Closed Dec 27, 2021
§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOU
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B · Hazardous Closed Dec 27, 2021
§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
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B · Hazardous Open Dec 27, 2021
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3A, 3rd STORY, 1st AP
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A · Non-hazardous Closed Apr 2, 2021
(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 HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.G
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B · Hazardous Closed Jun 6, 2016
§ 27-2050 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 SYSTEM. AT PUBLIC HAL
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A · Non-hazardous Closed Jun 6, 2016
§ 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE B
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A · Non-hazardous Closed Jun 6, 2016
§ 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWE
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B · Hazardous Closed Dec 15, 2014
§ 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNR
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B · Hazardous Closed Sep 22, 2013
§ 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNR
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B · Hazardous Closed May 11, 2013
§ 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNR
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Deed & identifiers
SBL1021180056
SWIS620100
Parcel ID6201001021180056

Who owns 543 West 159 Street?

543 West 159 Street, Manhattan is owned by Central Harlem 203k Housing Development Fund per the 2025 NYS assessment roll.
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