172 Avenue B
Manhattan, NY 10009BBL 1-00404-0029Map
Owner of record: Cfh Associates LLC
172 Avenue B is an elevator apartment building built in 2002 in Manhattan, 10009. It has 7 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Cfh Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 24 housing violations here, most recently on February 6, 2026. 4 of the 24 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 24
- DOB violations
- 57
- ECB violations
- 32
- HPD complaints
- 29
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 24
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Feb 6, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ventilation system at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 6, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Feb 6, 2026
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 22, 2024
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.
Apr 16, 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
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- 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 30, 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.
Mar 8, 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.
Apr 19, 2021
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 4, 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 25, 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.
Dec 7, 2017
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 25, 2016
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 19, 2015
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.
Mar 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting for 1st ; 2nd ; 3rd ; 4th and 5th public hall stair fixtures of no less 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at public hall stairs
Jun 30, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective entrance door lock at public hall, 1st story
May 4, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window sashes in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 4, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall, 2nd story
May 4, 2005
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 57
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 18, 2021
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 14, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 19, 2020
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 1, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 13, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 5, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 5, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 5, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 5, 2017
Dob violation - active
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 5, 2017
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 5, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 24, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 26, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 8, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 31, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 31, 2008
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 28, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 6, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 17, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 32
- Class - 2
Class 2 items: no access.to complete inspection. all car calls are controlled by key switch lock out. must gain access to safety governor. pit lighting inoperative.
Jan 21, 2026
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used for other than residential purposes.certificate of occupancy#102213775 indicates premises as a class"a"multiple dwelling.illegal occupancy noted at apt3(3rd fl)has been converted to tran
May 9, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
907.2.8 failure to provide a fire alarm system for transient use in apartment 3(3rd floor).remedy:discontinue illegal occupancy.
May 9, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.failure to provide number of required means of egress for every floor per bc1018.1 and27-366 for transient use for apt3(3rd floor)remedy:discontinue illegal
May 9, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
No door lock monitoring installed in this controller as per 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. remedy : install dlm and perform, and file test with nycdob. fiire extinguisher tag in elevator machine room
May 3, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
B154, 15, 36, 19b, 50d, 3b, 50a, 50b, 50c, 51. 50a spill switch disconnected. 50b pipe flow discharge down. 50c-holes and opening in flue pipe, fumes. 50d-must fix immediately and call dob for reinspection.
Jan 6, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 1
B154. 15. 50a. 50b. 50c. 50d. 51. cu. 50a-holes and opening in flue pipe fumes. 50b-pipe back flow discharge down.50c-pipe safety or relief valve discharge down. no threaded end.50d-fix immediately and call dob
Jan 6, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 1
B154, 5a, 15, 50b, 50e, 4b, 50d, 51, 50c. 50a-pipe back flow discharge down, not threaded end. 50b-low water cut off not wired. 50c-pipe safety relief brake discharge down. 50d-opening in flue pipe. 50c-holes
Jan 6, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 1
B154. 50a. 50b. 50c. 50d. 50e 50i. 50a-holes flue pipe. 50b-opening influe pipe fumes. 50c-pipe back flue discharge down. 50d-pipe safety or relief valve discharge down no threaded end. 50e-must fix immediately
Jan 6, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 1
B154, 50a, 15, 50a, 50c, 51, 50c, 50b, 50d. 50a-pipe back flow discharge down. 50b-opening in flue pipe cleaned out. 50c-sealed holes in flue pipe. 50d-must fix immediately and call dob for reinspection.
Jan 6, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Active
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- Class - 1
B154, 50a, 3b, 50d, 50b, 50c, 51. 50a-pipe back flow discharge down. 50b-opening in flue pipe. 50c-holes in flue pipe, fumes. 50d-must fix immediately and call dob for reinspection.
Jan 6, 2017 · Penalty $1,000
Active - Class - 2
3b, b154, 50a, 50b, 50c, 15, 51. 50a-pipe flow down no threaded end. 50b-opening in flue pipe. 50c-holes in flue pipe, fumes. 50d-must fix immediately and call dob for reinspection.
Jan 6, 2017 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Class - 3
14i11 99m07 100m07 14i11-replace damaged car mirror. 99m07-provide missing 1 year test tag. 100m07-provide missing maintenance control program.
Jun 24, 2014
Resolve - Non-hazardous
14m07/86m05/41g11/41i11/60m02.14-car mirror missing provide.86-2 yr test tag missing;perfor & file test.41-improper fuses in controller;replace w/correct fuses.41-replace damaged fuse holders.60-emerg. contact
Oct 2, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
34a/36/50/-bq9-sltant fin hot water boiler has no bl work type.50)manual reset aquastat is improperly installed after a shut off valve.
Mar 15, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
50)manual reset aquastat is improperly installed after a shut off valve.bq9-slant fin gas fired hot water boiler has no bl work type.
Mar 15, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Bq9--slant fine gas fired hot water heater has no bl work type.50-manual reset aquastat is improperly installed after a shut off valve.
Mar 15, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Bq9-slatn fin gas fired hot water boiler has no bl work type.50-manual reset aquastat is improperly installed after a shut off valve.
Mar 15, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
36/50/-bq9-slant fine gas fired boiler has no bl work type.50-manaual reset aguastat is installed improperly after a shut off valve.
Mar 15, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
36/50/-bq9-slat fin gas fired hot water boiler has no bl work type.50-manual reset aquastat is improperly installed after a shut off valve.
Mar 15, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Bq9-slant fin gas fired hot water boiler has no bl work type.50-manual reset aquastat is improperly installed after a shut off valve.
Mar 15, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
16/22c/24b/32a/36/bq9/34a/50/50a/50b. bq9) new installation of boiler no permit.50) clean out missing at chimney base.50a)boiler safety valves discharges are piped together.50b)back flow preventer not piped dow
Mar 1, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit expired permit: noted work in progress under permit #102213775 expired on 8/19/02 without renewing said permit. remedy: stop all work obtain maintain all req permit.
Dec 18, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to obatin a permit. expired: construction fence permit has expired on 9/9/02 under permit # 102213775. remedy: obtain a valid permit.
Dec 18, 2002
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to post contractor's sign at time of inspection steel bldg waserected above 6th fl, interior work was in progress and contractor's sign was not posted remedy : provide contractor's sign as per code
Aug 20, 2002 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Hazardous
No side walk shed. at time of inspection steel frame bldg was erected above 6th floor interior work was in progress and no sidewalk shed. stop all work on the front of bldg remedy : provide sidewalk shed
Aug 20, 2002 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to carry out permitted work in accordance with applicable lawsand regulations in that construction activties are being performed othet than weekdays between the hours of 700/am and 600/pm w/o a various
Aug 13, 2002 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safely and approly remove material debris from construction site: noted at ground floor level and piles of bricks loose bricks seattered throuhout used plan king , steel webs steel debris wad forms a
Aug 7, 2002 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Hazardous
No guard rails noted there no guard rails in a new building under construction at floor opening so ground floor to cellar stairway to 2nd floor no rails at front or rear of building steel frame work that is
Aug 7, 2002 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to obtain permit ( expired permit) noted: equipment fence shed present. approx 30' long with job # 102213775 expired 12/31/00 remedy: renew permit
Aug 24, 2001 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection.noted:reinforced concrete foundation work in progress between 2 exiting braced & pinned exiting bldgs.location:below grade level.remedy:pprovi
May 1, 2001 · Penalty $130
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to protect structures during excavation operations. noted:excavation at 172 ave b, and exterior crack at north rear wall of 170 ave b . sore settling observed at 174 ave b. remedy: stop all work, provid
Nov 13, 2000 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 10, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 6, 2021 · Apt 1STFLO
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Feb 6, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 30, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2007 · Apt 4
Close - Construction
Rain leader
Jul 6, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 29, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Jun 29, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 10, 2005 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
May 4, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - General
Locks
May 4, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
May 4, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 4, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 4, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 5, 2005 · Apt 7
Close - Heating
Radiator
Feb 3, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 2, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 2, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Feb 2, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 30, 2004 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D7)
- Year built
- 2002
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 7
- Building area
- 7,050 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,750 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 103
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 404 / 29
- Assessed value
- $2,956,050
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #142460, last renewed Aug 23, 2025.
Questions about 172 Avenue B
Who owns 172 Avenue B?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cfh Associates LLC.
Does 172 Avenue B have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 24 housing violations at this property.
Is 172 Avenue B rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 172 Avenue B built?
City records list 2002 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 172 Avenue B?
It has 7 residential units and 8 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.