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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

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 11, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
20
About 95% of the building's 21 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 182

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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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  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items and boxes at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 12, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • C

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.