520 West 168 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02123-0084Map
Owner of record: Royal Charter Properties, INC.
520 West 168 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1924 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 30 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Royal Charter Properties, INC.. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on August 18, 2026. 2 of the 26 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 29 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 26
- DOB violations
- 6
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 36
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 26
- 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 18, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition . consisting of apartment 1e converted to laundry room. located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 18, 2016 · Apt 1E
Open — Certification postponment denied - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2011 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at north & west walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2011 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2011 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wash basin drain line in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2011 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2011 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling and north wall in the private hallway located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2011 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence ot previous leak at ceiling and north wall in the private hallway located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2011 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the private hallway located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2011 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at north wall and ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2011 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2011 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2011 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2011 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide electric outlet for electric range in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2011 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2011 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 20, 2011 · Apt 1E
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 .. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 29, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 2, 2007 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... on north wall (approx 10 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jul 2, 2007 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at west fire escape
Jul 2, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at west at fire escape, 2nd story
Feb 25, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st and 5th tread up from bottom at intermediate landing.1st to 2nd story at public hall
Jul 29, 2006
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
Jul 29, 2006
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
Jul 29, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches at kitchen 6 sty northeast apt 6b. , section '' ''
Jun 23, 1990 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 6
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
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 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 2
- Hazardous
B4b bq9 existing boiler removed, no rockmills boiler ser#10801 set up and being installed ara permit#102417984 past , 60 day/no,bl,fb, permits/ for new boiler installation.
Jan 30, 2008 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
B4a 50c 16 50d 44a 50e 50 50f 50a 50b coil safty valve not piped down boiler fasty valves not piped down. shut off valve and antisyphon valve missing at oil tank on suction line. shut off valve in oil return li
Jan 30, 2008 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 10, 2026 · Apt 6C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 51
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 23, 2022 · Apt 51
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 1, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 8, 2013 · Apt 3D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2012 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 17, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt NA
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 15, 2012 · Apt NA
Close
Show 26 more ↓
- General
Mold
Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 1E
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 1E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 1E
Close - General
Mold
Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 1E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 1E
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 1E
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 1E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 1E
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 1E
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 1E
Close - Electric
Lighting
Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 1E
Close - General
Mold
Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 1E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 1E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 1E
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Jun 25, 2007 · Apt 4F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 25, 2007 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 25, 2007 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 25, 2007 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 10, 2007 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 10, 2007 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 13, 2006 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 13, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 13, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 7, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 7, 2006 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2005 · Apt 3B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1924
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 30
- Building area
- 23,892 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,750 ft²
- Zoning
- C4-4
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2123 / 84
- Assessed value
- $1,071,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #104925, last renewed Aug 7, 2025.
Questions about 520 West 168 Street
Who owns 520 West 168 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Royal Charter Properties, INC..
Does 520 West 168 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.
Is 520 West 168 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 29 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 97% of its 30 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 520 West 168 Street built?
City records list 1924 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 520 West 168 Street?
It has 30 residential units and 33 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.