174 West Houston Street
Manhattan, NY 10014BBL 1-00527-0049Map
Owner of record: Tockwotten Associates LLC
174 West Houston Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1898 in Manhattan, 10014. It has 25 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Tockwotten Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on May 8, 2024. 2 of the 19 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 22 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 19
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 20
- HPD complaints
- 19
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 · 19
- BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east yard , section ''255''
May 8, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of cardboard at public hall, 1st story, section ''255''
May 8, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye vestibule door at public hall, 1st story, section ''255''
May 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye building entrance at public hall, 1st story, section ''255''
May 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 17, 2018 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Sep 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 9, 2018 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Apr 2, 2018 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 9, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock on entrance door to court from street , 1st story
Mar 9, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 9, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 9, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 9, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Mar 9, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 9, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Mar 9, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 9, 2018 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration logt bed erected blocking light & ventilation 1 sty north apt 1b. , section '' ''
May 16, 1995 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 18
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 23, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 28, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 27, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 27, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 11, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 12, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 17, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p25441
May 30, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p25441
Oct 4, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
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- Zoning none
Z-zoning none
Mar 29, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 29, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 9, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 20
- Class - 1
Phone not working,no door lock monitoring installed in the controller as mandated in 3.12.10 of appendix k by 2014 building codes. remedy: install dlm, file and perform test with nyc dob, and fix phone
Sep 23, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit.at time of inspection ther were new construction partiton walls created to separate rooms or massage business.brand new shower stall was built(new plumbing)and new sink as well.new partiti
Feb 20, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the requirements of zoning resolution or regulation to obtain a board of standard appeals for body rub/massage.at time of inspection,observed building located in local retail district c1-
Feb 20, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or buildings department records.at time of inspection cellar area being used as a commercial massage business.contrary to c of o#54898.c of o c
Feb 20, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
12/x/10,10d-06,03/03-0-02,08-v-01,41-p-16,41-t-07/12-x-car lighting/03-o-fan clean/41-p-machine room door locked
Nov 9, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Inadequate safety measures: operation of hoisting equipment in an unsafe manner. noted- suspended scaffold at exp 2 in use. one tie back is approx 45 degree angle w/o opposable tie back, there are no thimbles
Jun 4, 2010 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to perform a safe/proper inspection of suspended scaffold. noted suspended scaffold at exp 2 is in use @ approx 9 am. the daily inspection record for this day states all equipment is in proper working
Jun 4, 2010
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans on job site at time of inspection. noted shed at exp's 1,4 under pmt #120358344. there are no plans available for review. remedy: provide plans.
Jun 4, 2010
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to maintain exterior walls. noted: at south exp 5th fl east window head a piece of masonry in hanging (approx 5"x 2") ready to fall onto street below. also at east parapet mortar joints are washed out & at
Apr 19, 2010 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company sign on display without a permit. (gold peak) rem: remove illegal sign and structure.
Jun 20, 2008
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Property acting as an outdoor advertising company failure to obtain valid oac registration number while engaging in outdoor advertising business. (gold peak) rem: remove illegal sign or register as an oac
Jun 20, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company having a prohibited advertising sign in a c1-5 zoning district. (gold peak) rem: remove illegal sign.
Jun 20, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company having a sign with a surface area greater than 3 times the street frontage of the zoning lot more than 150 square feet. sign observed was approx. 1000 sq ft. (gold peak) rem: remove
Jun 20, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company having a sign which extends higher than 25feet above the curb level. sign observed extends approx. 60 feet above the curb level. rem: remove illegal sign.
Jun 20, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company failure to affix decal bearing mea number or ul classification mark to outdoor advertising sign. as per tppn 05/00 (gold peak) rem: remove illegal sign.
Jun 20, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company failure to affix date of signs erection to outdoor advertising sign. as per tppn 05/00. (gold peak) rem: remove illegal sign
Jun 20, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Outdoor advertising company failure to submit affidavit that outdoor advertising sign is made from fire retardant or non-combustible material as per tppn 05/00 (gold peak) rem: remove illegal sign
Jun 20, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
49a,49a-relief value on tankless coil plugged up
Feb 23, 1998 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u,28b,57o,35p, 75u-perform and file test 28b-adjust guide shoes 57o-clean pit 35p-provide access to motor room
Feb 23, 1998
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35p,
Jun 25, 1992 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 24, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 12, 2018 · Apt 6A
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 5, 2018 · Apt 6C
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 25, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 22, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 21, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 2B
Close
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- General
Cooking gas
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 7, 2018 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 23, 2014 · Apt UNIT1
Close - General
Windows
Aug 27, 2012 · Apt 3B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 27, 2012 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Oct 13, 2008 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Oct 13, 2008 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 13, 2008 · Apt 5C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1898
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 25
- Building area
- 11,900 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,512 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 102
- Council district
- 3
- Block / lot
- 527 / 49
- Assessed value
- $1,145,700
- Landmark / historic district
- Greenwich Village Historic District Extension II
HPD registration #104953, last renewed Jul 14, 2025.
Questions about 174 West Houston Street
Who owns 174 West Houston Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Tockwotten Associates LLC.
Does 174 West Houston Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.
Is 174 West Houston Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 22 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 88% of its 25 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 174 West Houston Street built?
City records list 1898 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 174 West Houston Street?
It has 25 residential units and 26 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.