552 West 163 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02122-0138Map
Owner of record: West 163rd St Mha HDFC
552 West 163 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 21 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is West 163rd St Mha HDFC. HPD has recorded 182 housing violations here, most recently on August 11, 2026. 27 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 182
- DOB violations
- 7
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 92
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 · 182
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance to panel at east wall in the foyer located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 11, 2026 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the debri at west yard
May 24, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper wood cabinets at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell and return intercom box panel from the building entrance door to the west wall in the foyer located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the south wall in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 31, 2024 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st riser from east at south wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at balcony at 1st fire escape from north, 2nd story
Dec 12, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from east at south wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 8 sq ft at ceiling, 10 sq ft at east wall, 10 sq ft at north wall and 6 sq ft at the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and south wall at public hall stairs, 5th story
Nov 8, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and south wall at public hall stairs, 5th story
Nov 8, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 16 sq.ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 16259651 issued 28-sep-23 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code §27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 60 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 16 sq.ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 4th room from north, the foyer , the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 5th room from north at east, the foyer , the bathroom located at apt 2 , 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2 , 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... appr0ximately 6 sq.ft. at ceiling, south wall and 1st window frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2 , 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2 , 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 2 , 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 2 , 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective spring balance at lower sash window at south wall in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 2 , 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2 , 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 2 , 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 1, 2022 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 5th story
Apr 22, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 5th story
Apr 22, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at all stories at public hall stairs
Apr 22, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 22, 2022 · Apt 21
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective the ceiling light fixture in the 4th room from north located at apt 21, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 22, 2022 · Apt 21
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 31
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 28, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st private hallway from north located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 10, 2021 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at roof in the 2nd room from north located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 10, 2021 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 10, 2021 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st private hallway from north located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Feb 10, 2021 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and boxes at public hall, 1st story
Feb 12, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the foyer , the 5th room from north at east, the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 28, 2020 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 3; in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 17, 2020 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 7
- Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Provide approximateley 50-linear feet sidewalk shed on front facade es posure #1 to safeguard public and property
Aug 23, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 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, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
At time of inspection observed cornice has detached on roof level on exp # 1 and failure to submit certificate of correction of violation #39093170l issued on 08-23-2023, repair and/replace
Aug 19, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
A8- at time of inspection observed roof level decorative center section cornice instate of disrepair conditions with dislodged, popped-out lower line and loose at expo # 01 which potential falling condition on
Aug 23, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Found federal fst 32 boiler in operable, also excessive soot through out boiler room, needs to be serviced and combustion test performed. also discharge pipe on safety relief valve not properly supported, also
Jul 31, 2020 · Penalty $312
Active - Non-hazardous
22l06/46b13/47b15/51b07 - #51 b7= oil
Jan 31, 2000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain.defects are;loose + broken plaster at public hallway entire bldg.missing bulk head door to roof.excessive debris at rear yard obstructing 2 means of egress thru out west court.creating a haz
Jun 21, 1996 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 54
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 54
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 2
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 23, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 23, 2025 · Apt 3
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 21, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 23, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 24, 2023 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 14, 2023 · Apt 52
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 26, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Jul 26, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 26, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jul 26, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 26, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 26, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 26, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 54
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 54
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 29, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jul 29, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 52
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 52
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 52
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 21, 2019 · Apt 52
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 16, 2019 · Apt 52
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 16, 2019 · Apt 52
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 22, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 15, 2019 · Apt 52
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 15, 2019 · Apt 52
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 21
- Building area
- 15,655 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,381 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2122 / 138
- Assessed value
- $517,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #118732, last renewed Dec 29, 2025.
Questions about 552 West 163 Street
Who owns 552 West 163 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is West 163rd St Mha HDFC.
Does 552 West 163 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 182 housing violations at this property.
Is 552 West 163 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 95% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 552 West 163 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 552 West 163 Street?
It has 21 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.