177 Madison Avenue
Manhattan, NY 10016BBL 1-00863-0063Map
Owner of record: First 177 Madison LLC
177 Madison Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10016. It has 7 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is First 177 Madison LLC. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on June 28, 2023. 4 of the 30 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 30
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 25
- HPD complaints
- 69
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
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 · 30
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening handle to alow re-entry at bulkhead door , 5th story
Jun 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing at public hall
Jun 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Jun 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jun 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jun 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jun 28, 2023
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
Jun 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jun 28, 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.
Apr 1, 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.
Oct 25, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a free standing radiator at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 27, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose wood handrail ( top horizontal rail ) at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 20, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2010 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - 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 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2010 · Apt 4A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2010 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jul 9, 2010 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 hall, 5th story
Jul 1, 2010
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding materical at ceiling throughout at cellar
Jul 1, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical bx cable at ceiling throughout at cellar
Jul 1, 2010
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling & east wall at north meter room at cellar
Jul 1, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical bx cable at ceiling, north meter room at cellar
Jul 1, 2010
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at 1st sty public hall.
Jul 1, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at 2nd sty public hall.
Jul 1, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at 5th sty public hall stairs.
Jul 1, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material at ceiling at 5th public hall
Jul 1, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material at unkey ceiling approx,4sq.ft. at bulkhead.
Jul 1, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material at south & west walls.. at bulkhead.
Jul 1, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling cellar throughout.
Oct 28, 1983
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit door at meter room cellar front north.
Oct 28, 1983
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to apt at 5th sty north rear apt 5b.
Oct 28, 1983
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 10
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 23, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 23, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 23, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 31, 2002
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jul 3, 1996
Dob violation - active - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Sep 17, 1991
Dob violation - active - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Mar 8, 1990
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 15, 1989
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 19, 1988
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Dec 8, 1988
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 25
- Class - 2
Atoi, observed at exterior expo 1, "dao dim sum" illuminated sign. no electrical permit filed for this scope of work. electrical work performed by unknown workers with unknown qualifications., obtain permit
Jan 14, 2025 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 1
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentail purposes c/o #27148 indicates premises to eb elaglly approved as a class a multiple dwelling not apt #3a at 3rd floor used transietly havin
Oct 1, 2019 · Penalty $15,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc907.2.8=failure to provide class j fire alarm system for transient use at 3a at 3rd floor discontinue illegal use
Oct 1, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manne rlakc of required means of egress for evry floor as per bc 10181,1021.1 and 27-366 for transient use at apt 3a (3rd floor ) discontinue illegal use
Oct 1, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner lakc of a system of automatci sprinkler system where required as per bc 903.2 and 27-954 for transient use at apt 3a (3rd floor) discontinue illegal use
Oct 1, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent residentialpurposes.c/o #27148 indicates premises to be legally approved as a cl ass "a" multiple dwelling.now apt#4b has been converted/used for trans
Feb 21, 2019 · Penalty $16,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of system of automatic sprinklers where is required as per bc9003.1 and ac 27-954for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal use.
Feb 21, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc907.2.8/failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use.class"j" rem:discontinue illegal use.
Feb 21, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.failure to provide number of required means of regress for every floor per bc1018.1,1021.1 and 17-366 for transient use.rem:discontinue illegal use
Feb 21, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. failure to provide number of means of egress required for every floor per bc 1021.1 and 27-366 for transient use apt 4b. rmdy: discontinue illegal use.
Feb 14, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Permanent dwelling offered for other than permanent-residential purposed. dob records. certificate of occupancy not #27148 indicates building to be legally approved as a class "a" multiple dwelling. now apartme
Feb 14, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. lack of a automaticsprinkler system where is required as per bc 903.2 and ac 27-954 for transient use apt 4b. rmdy: discontinue illegal use.
Feb 14, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc90.2.8 failure to provide a fire alarm system for a transient use apt 4b. rmdy: discontinue illegal use.
Feb 14, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for other than permanent-residentialpurposes. c/o #27148 indicates bldg to be legally approved as a class'a'apt's m.d. now apt#3f illegally used/converted as a transient use.
Jun 11, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. failure to provide # of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 & 27-366 for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jun 11, 2015 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jun 11, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. lack of a system ofautomatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2 & 27-954 for transient use. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jun 11, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
B254,15,32a,50,50a-e.(50)fresh air fan to boiler room,missing fire danger.also duct does not extend to outside 1/2" above grade.(50a)2 residential hot water heater not installed in boiler room.also being used f
Aug 8, 2012 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall defect is section of front brownstone facade is cracked and bulging outward below third story window rem: immediately erect sidewalk shed and make all nessary repairs main
Mar 6, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: various furnitures placed in the 2nd flr public hallway (stairwell) are decreasing width of exit passageway by approx 25% & also pose a tripping hazard at
Jul 14, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. obstruction noted: bldg having stored on 2nd fl public hallway (staircase) furniture, decreasing width (approx 25%) of exit hallway/stairs. remedy: remove
Jan 21, 2009 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit 2-dutchworks installed at rear(approx 14'x 16'x 16' and 14'x 16'x 80').remedy:obtain permit.
Oct 6, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to obtain a permit for temporary construction of (a) sidewalk shed remedy : obtain a permit / remove shed
Apr 29, 2003 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to post contractor's sign remedy : provide contractor's sign
Apr 29, 2003 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted kitchen fixtures installed including range, range hood, duct work and fire extinguishing system at 1 rear store. remedy obtain a permit and approval from this department if feas
Oct 21, 1988
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 16, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 16, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 16, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 16, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 16, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2022 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 1, 2020 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 24, 2015 · Apt 42
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 24, 2015 · Apt 42
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jun 12, 2012 · Apt 2B
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Feb 27, 2012 · Apt 3B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 27, 2012 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Feb 27, 2012 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 4, 2011 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 2, 2011 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 26, 2011 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2011 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2011 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 3, 2011 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2010 · Apt 4A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2010 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 29, 2010 · Apt 4THFL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2009 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2009 · Apt 2B
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Aug 3, 2009 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jul 27, 2009 · Apt 4B
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jul 27, 2009 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 21, 2008 · Apt 3B
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Dec 11, 2007 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 11, 2007 · Apt 3A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Windows
Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Feb 21, 2007 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2007 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 8, 2007 · Apt 5D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2005 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 26, 2005 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 2, 2005 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 2, 2005 · Apt 2B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 2, 2005 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2005 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 25, 2004 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2004 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2004 · Apt 5B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 16, 2004 · Apt 5B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2004 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 13, 2004 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 13, 2004 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2004 · Apt 3A
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
- 7
- Building area
- 8,405 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,469 ft²
- Zoning
- C5-2
- Community board
- 105
- Council district
- 4
- Block / lot
- 863 / 63
- Assessed value
- $1,749,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #136491, last renewed Jul 16, 2025.
Questions about 177 Madison Avenue
Who owns 177 Madison Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is First 177 Madison LLC.
Does 177 Madison Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.
Is 177 Madison Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 29% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 177 Madison Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 177 Madison Avenue?
It has 7 residential units and 9 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.