170 Thompson Street
Manhattan, NY 10012BBL 1-00525-0035Map
Owner of record: Cougar Associates 1 LLC
170 Thompson Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Manhattan, 10012. It has 41 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Cougar Associates 1 LLC. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on March 15, 2023. 9 of the 18 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 18
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 136
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 18
- 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 - 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.
Feb 16, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jul 1, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped radiator shutoff valve in the 2nd room from east located at apt 14, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 24, 2018 · Apt 14
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following minimum of 100 watts as required(light fixture(s) present). at front areaway
Jun 7, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with doors intact at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 19, 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.
Oct 26, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with doors intact, at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 30, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 24, 2009 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 24, 2009 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncap radiator shut off valve in the 2nd living room from east located at apt 6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 24, 2009 · Apt 6
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd and 5th story, front stacks
Apr 25, 2008
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 19, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 22, 2007 · Apt 19
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of restaurant awning obstructed drop ladder to street landing ,front north at fire escape
Nov 2, 2006
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots on 3,4 & 6th sty balcony ,front north at fire escape
Nov 2, 2006
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slidde bolt ready to padlock (interior) at entrance door. in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 24, 2006 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Jun 4, 2005
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 14
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 26, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 26, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 26, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - 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 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
P-plumbing none
Jun 25, 1999
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 1
Work w/o permit.work noted:installed electrical wiring connecting bldgto outdoor structure for lights&heaters w/o permit.electrical wiring suspemnded above pedestrian sidewalk (outdoor dining structure for "lup
Mar 4, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: installed electrical wiring connecting bldg to outdoor structure for lights & heaters w/o a permit. electrical wiring is being suspended above the pedestrian sidewalk(outdoor stru
Mar 4, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. note: exterior fire escape drop ladder is obstructed by outdoor dining structure by plasticegg crate & electrical light inside sidewalk dining structure below th
Mar 4, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Plumbing work without a permit noted new 2 3 4 no thb cast iron drainage installed on ground fl for floor vents and connected up to sewer in cellar also approximately 60-0 of 11/2 gas line installled in cellar
Jun 25, 1999 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to carry out permitted work in accordance with applicable laws and regulations in that construction activities are being performed other than on weekdays between the hours of 7amm and 6pm w/0 a variance
Jul 1, 1995
Resolve - Hazardous
Work without a permit. noted: (1) demolition of rear brick structure, causing structural damage to the adjacent property (south). (2) interior demolition of interior partition, fire rated ceiling to gut rehab.
Jun 30, 1995 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work ntoed metal exhaust duct from kitchen of 1 floor restaurant tomoe sushi has been installed through rear window window has been removed and terminates at roof of building remedy obtain
Feb 23, 1989
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Lighting
Mar 2, 2020 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 2, 2020 · Apt 14
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 2, 2020 · Apt 14
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 2, 2020 · Apt 14
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 2, 2020 · Apt 14
Close - General
Mailbox
Jun 14, 2019 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 17, 2018 · Apt 14
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2017 · Apt 8
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 16, 2017 · Apt 9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 12, 2017 · Apt 3
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 6, 2017 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 5, 2017 · Apt 19
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 5, 2017 · Apt 15
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 4, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 19, 2014 · Apt 14
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 4, 2014 · Apt 13
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 4, 2014 · Apt 13
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2014 · Apt 7
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - General
Window guards
Feb 16, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 11, 2011 · Apt 17
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2010 · Apt 19
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 25, 2010 · Apt 16
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Jan 25, 2010 · Apt 16
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 25, 2010 · Apt 16
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 25, 2010 · Apt 16
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 10, 2010 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 4, 2009 · Apt 6
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Mar 4, 2009 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 19, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 18, 2008 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 22, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 13, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 12, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 12, 2008 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 11, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 1, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 31, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 30, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2007 · Apt 8
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2007 · Apt 11
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 15, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 14, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 13, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Aug 14, 2007 · Apt 17
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 14, 2007 · Apt 17
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | $55,000,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 44 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 41
- Building area
- 23,238 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,200 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 2
- Block / lot
- 525 / 35
- Assessed value
- $6,003,900
- Landmark / historic district
- South Village Historic District
HPD registration #112503, last renewed Jul 30, 2026.
Questions about 170 Thompson Street
Who owns 170 Thompson Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Cougar Associates 1 LLC.
Does 170 Thompson Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.
Is 170 Thompson Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 20% of its 41 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 170 Thompson Street built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 170 Thompson Street?
It has 41 residential units and 44 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.