544 West 163 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02122-0142Map
Owner of record: 544 W163rd St Housing Development Fund C Orporation
544 West 163 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 544 W163rd St Housing Development Fund C Orporation. HPD has recorded 119 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 119
- DOB violations
- 20
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 10
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 · 119
- 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 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 21, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 21
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 21, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 21
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet defective in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, west and south wall in the kitchenette located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, north and south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system in the foyer in the entire apartment located at apt 31, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 31
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 2, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door
Aug 29, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 29, 2023 · Apt 23
Open — Defect letter issued - 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.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of chain and padlock at dropladder at rear fire escape at 2nd story balcony at fire escape
Aug 1, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 1, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing metal newell post cap at public hall stairs, 5th story
Aug 1, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building., 1st story
Jul 8, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance door , 1st story
Jul 8, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead door to roof , 6th story
Jul 8, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story
Jun 18, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at stair bulkhead at public hall, 5th story
Jun 18, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electric outlet covers or caps at east wall at public hall, 5th story
Jun 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electric outlet covers or caps at east wall at public hall, 4th story
Jun 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electric outlet covers or caps at east wall at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 18, 2022
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 at or near mailbox at public hall, 1st story
Jun 18, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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, 1st story
Jun 18, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electric outlet covers or caps at east and west wall at public hall, 1st story
Jun 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing electric outlet covers or caps at east wall at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 18, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 52 , 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 18, 2022 · Apt 52
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 52 , 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 18, 2022 · Apt 52
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 23, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 6, 2022 · Apt 23
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective leading to west court yard, at public hall, 1st story
May 26, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall at bulkhead, at public hall, 5th story
May 26, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead, at public hall, 5th story
May 26, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.
Mar 10, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 9, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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, 1st story
Sep 9, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 9, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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, 1st story
Sep 9, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 9, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 9, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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, 1st story
Sep 9, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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, 1st story
Sep 9, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - 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 2, 2015
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.
Feb 3, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.15 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
Nov 9, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 5th sty southeast apt 52. located at apt 52
Nov 9, 1987 · Apt 52
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing window guards public hall all stys.
Nov 9, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-19.07 adm code install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 40 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard and west court.
Nov 9, 1987
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 20
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 24, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 24, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 24, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 9, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 9, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
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
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
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
May 4, 1998
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 · 11
- Class - 1
Failure to produce the daily log book/inspection. @ the time of insp observed jo # 12319034 no docs/whritten records on daily log for inspection to observes. remedy: produce the daily log for inspection.
Apr 23, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to designate &/or have site safety manager on site safety coordinator present @ site as required @ the time of insp & observed job #12319034 12 workers @ site framing brick work, labors w/o site safety
Apr 23, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
No meeting log available @ the time of insp & observed, job # 1231903412 workers @ site, no safety & meeting log. remedy: provide meeting log.
Apr 23, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc 3314.3.2 failure to provide design drawings for c hooks rope. note:at time of inspection i observed suspended scaffold in connection w/ chooks rope,no design drawings were provided by the foreman. drawings/p
Apr 17, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc 3314.10.10 support devices failure to provide support for c hooks rope in place. note:at time of inspection i observed c hooks rope in place w/ no bearing blocks in place which shall be in place to secure ag
Apr 17, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc3314.4.3.1.1 partial stop work order for suspended scaffold and all facade work pursuant to 28-207 and posted at premises. failure to provide/have in place special provision for parapet clamps. note:at time o
Apr 17, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc3307.6.5.8 no periodic inspection provided. note:at time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed in place w/ no 6 month inspection letter readily available at time of inspection as required by code specs. reme
Apr 17, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. note:at time of inspection of a 5 story building onan active job site,facade work in progress. i observed workers workingat expo#3+#4 removing bricks+chipping facade units from the wall,i res
Apr 17, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc 3314.4.3.2 installation inspection of equipment is to be inspected once installation of suspended scaffold is completed. note:at time of inspection of a building alteration facade/construction work in progre
Apr 17, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved plans/documents for sws at time of inspec tion. note: at time of inspection i obseved sidewalk shed in place up on ke() to the foreman/competent person for the approved plans none
Apr 17, 2019
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet safety code specification. note:attime of inspection i observed sidewalk shed w/ the following violatingcondition,sidewalk shed does not extend the 5ft required of both sides
Apr 17, 2019 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 2
Open - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 2
Open - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 29, 2019 · Apt WHOLEB
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Aug 29, 2019 · Apt OUTSID
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Aug 29, 2019 · Apt OUTSID
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | $269,866 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
| Jun 2, 2026 | $262,336 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
| Apr 22, 2026 | $304,316 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
| Oct 22, 2025 | $217,358 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $262,336 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
| Sep 16, 2025 | $262,336 | Coops - walkup apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 15,655 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,413 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2122 / 142
- Assessed value
- $1,195,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #119677, last renewed Aug 14, 2025.
Questions about 544 West 163 Street
Who owns 544 West 163 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 544 W163rd St Housing Development Fund C Orporation.
Does 544 West 163 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 119 housing violations at this property.
Is 544 West 163 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 544 West 163 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 544 West 163 Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.