2181 Adam C Powell Blvd
Manhattan, NY 10027BBL 1-01914-0001Map
Owner of record: 167 West 129th St HDFC
2181 Adam C Powell Blvd is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10027. It has 18 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 167 West 129th St HDFC. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on June 22, 2026. 2 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 22
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 7
- 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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 22
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal tread, 7th from bottom at front areaway
Jun 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 4C
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.
Jun 4, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock to basement at boiler room
Dec 17, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash at fire escape window in the 1st room from east located at apt 4d, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Aug 2, 2024 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at north wall at public hall, 1st story
Aug 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall at public hall, 1st story
Aug 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at north wall at public hall, 1st story
Aug 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at public hall, 4th story
Oct 5, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall at public hall, 4th story
Oct 5, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 5, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 5, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 5, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at public hall, 2nd story
Oct 5, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls and ceiling at bulkhead , 5th story
Jul 29, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of leaking drain pipe under sink at kitchen in the kitchen located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 31, 2016 · Apt 3E
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 15
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 2, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 25, 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 3, 2008
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 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 10, 1999
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
ECB violations · 7
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept of buildings for summons 39120205n., file a certificate of correction
Jul 16, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed total 4-a/c units are erected on fire escape windows along west 129 street on exposure # 01 which obstructing egress in case of emergency. a/c units are on 3rd & 5th floor level.
Jul 30, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Inadequate safety measures operation of hoisting equipment in unsafe manner. (use of c-hooks as tiebacks) rem: discontinue use.
Oct 24, 2008 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 1
No record of daily inspection of suspended scaffold performed by authorized person at site. rem: maintain daily inspection records on site.
Oct 24, 2008
Resolve - Class - 2
Licensed rigger failed to ensure scaffold worker met minimum requirements ( no cert of fitness) rem: comply with code.
Oct 24, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building. defect: masonry window sills spalling. location: north to south window exterior sills on 7th ave. side of building from 2nd floor to 5th floor. remedy: maintain building.
Nov 16, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maitnain exterior bldg walls defecet is brownstone windows lintels sillar espalling section loose chunks falling throughout south and west wall falling througout south and west wall creating a
Jun 30, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 6, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 13, 2024 · Apt 39
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 4D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 4D
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 29, 2024 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 27, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 1
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 30, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 27, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 27, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Sep 27, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 27, 2023 · Apt 4A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 22, 2022 · Apt 3AB
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 27, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2019 · Apt 5C
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | $188,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 19 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Non-market transfer | Rentals - walkup apartments | 19 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 18
- Building area
- 11,078 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,400 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 110
- Council district
- 9
- Block / lot
- 1914 / 1
- Assessed value
- $832,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #121824, last renewed Aug 13, 2025.
Questions about 2181 Adam C Powell Blvd
Who owns 2181 Adam C Powell Blvd?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 167 West 129th St HDFC.
Does 2181 Adam C Powell Blvd have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.
Is 2181 Adam C Powell Blvd 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 2181 Adam C Powell Blvd built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2181 Adam C Powell Blvd?
It has 18 residential units and 19 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.