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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 22, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 22

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal tread, 7th from bottom at front areaway

    Jun 22, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock to basement at boiler room

    Dec 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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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  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall at public hall, 4th story

    Oct 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

DatePriceTypeUnits
May 21, 2026$188,000Rentals - walkup apartments19
Jan 16, 2026Non-market transferRentals - walkup apartments19

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.