170 Rivington Street
Manhattan, NY 10002BBL 1-00344-0171Map
Owner of record: Li Mon Kong Realty Corp
170 Rivington Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10002. It has 15 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Li Mon Kong Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 59 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 15 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2021.
- HPD violations
- 59
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 100
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 59
- ANon-hazardous
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.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 29, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 17, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 25, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 9, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 6, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 7, 2015 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 7, 2015 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 7, 2015 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 6, 2014 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 6, 2014 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure loose gusset plate at south east top corner return rail,on 2nd story balcony, front south at fire escape
May 7, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. fill in holes in wall around brackets and/or rails -holes at building front exterior wall at east and south side top return rails ,on 2nd balcony , front south at fire escape
May 7, 2014
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at floor in the kitchen located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Feb 23, 2014 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiring ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 20, 2013 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 20, 2013 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 20, 2013 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2013 · Apt 4
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window lower sash spring balance in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2013 · Apt 4
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window upper and lower sash in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jul 10, 2013 · Apt 4
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at building entrance door
Jan 7, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply to light fixtures,all story's public hall.
Aug 19, 2008
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 10, 2007 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 10, 2007 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 10, 2007 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 10, 2007 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate on east window in the 1st room from north located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 10, 2007 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 10, 2007 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles floor at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 23, 2007
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing upper window sash in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 26, 2007 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 26, 2007 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 26, 2007 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires ceiling at foyer located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 26, 2007 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wires at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 26, 2007 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 4, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 26, 2007 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 30, 2005 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 30, 2005 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jun 30, 2005 · Apt 4
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.
Oct 21, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective missing bricks and mortar 5 sty to parapet wall rear west courtyard.
Jun 12, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect loose missing brick and mortar between 5 sty and parapet wall rear west courtyard dob# 1058614.
Jun 12, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect bricks and stone lintel missing above 5 sty window west exterior wall west court dob# 1058377.
Jun 10, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door.
Aug 26, 1997
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 7
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 2
Work w/out a permit. noted: cellar front storage space used as an upfolstry shop w/ upholstry machines, materials & people working. no permit on file. rem: obtain all required permits.
Jun 12, 2017 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or dob records. note: @ cellar front storage space illegally converted into an upholstry shhop. contrary to c of o of the bldg. rem: discontinue illegal use or a
Jun 12, 2017 · Penalty $1,200
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit. noted/book store was converted to a pizza store. new gas line for pizza oven was installed & new drop ceiling.obtain all proper approved permits by this dept or restore to legal condition.
Jun 13, 2006
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building exterior noted: at roof level, (1) west side parapet wall leaning inward bulging & waving throughout (2) west wall brickwork over top floor apt window missing & unsupported (3)
Jun 9, 1998
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is: approx 3'-0" x 3'-0" section of brickwork above 5th story window at west side wall located at rear has fallen to inner court yard. addtiional sections of br
May 22, 1998 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 4
Open - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 16, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 16, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt R4
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 10
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 10
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 10
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 10
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 10
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 18, 2022 · Apt 4
Close
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- Electric
Power outage
Jun 28, 2022 · Apt 6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 26, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 23, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 6, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 29, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 27, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 26, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 26, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 25, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 27, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 27, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 27, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 18, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 18, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 18, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 18, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 27, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 25, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 14, 2015 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 18, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 17, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 16, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 15, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 15, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 18, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 21, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 21, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 1, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 1, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 1, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 9, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 12, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 7, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 14, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - General
Floor
Oct 14, 2013 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 15
- Building area
- 9,655 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 1
- Block / lot
- 344 / 171
- Assessed value
- $828,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #105182, last renewed Oct 17, 2024.
Questions about 170 Rivington Street
Who owns 170 Rivington Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Li Mon Kong Realty Corp.
Does 170 Rivington Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 59 housing violations at this property.
Is 170 Rivington Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 15 rent-stabilized units here in 2021 (about 100% of its 15 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 170 Rivington Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 170 Rivington Street?
It has 15 residential units and 17 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.