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524 West 169 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02125-0032Map

Owner of record: Ben Atar Realty,

524 West 169 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1912 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 21 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Ben Atar Realty,. HPD has recorded 82 housing violations here, most recently on January 21, 2025. City tax records listed 21 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
82
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
261

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jan 21, 2025

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
21
About 100% of the building's 21 apartments
Up from 20 in 2018

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 · 82

  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 24, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 24

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room

    Jan 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold items at 2nd and 3rd story stack at west at building front

    Aug 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd story balcony at fireescape on west exterior wall

    Jul 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 3rd story balcony at fireescape on west exterior wall

    Jul 24, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latchset in the entrance located at apt 23, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 24, 2024 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    May 26, 2024 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall in the kitchen located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 14, 2024 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 14, 2024 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer , the 2nd room from east, the 1st room from east located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 14, 2024 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall, south wall in the bathroom located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 14, 2024 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, west wall, east wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 14, 2024 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, west wall, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 14, 2024 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots 4th story balcony at front of building at fire escape, 4th story

    Sep 7, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit upper window sash in the 2nd room from east located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at top of heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing two escutcheon plates at top of two heat risers at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit lower window sash in the 1st room from east located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2022 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to fire escape in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing upper escutcheon plate heat riser pipe in the kitchen located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 20, 2022 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes potted plants at fire escape, 4th story

    May 24, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at public hall, 1st story

    May 24, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at public hall, 1st story

    May 24, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of air conditioner purtruiding through window obstructing egress at fire escape at north , 3rd story

    May 24, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 30, 2021 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 30, 2021 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the foyer , the 1st room from east located at apt 23, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 23, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... the 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 23, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jan 14, 2021 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east and west wall in the vestibule , 1st story

    Oct 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing newel post cap at public hall stairs at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective 1st marbel riser from bottom up at stairs at vestibule

    Feb 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 missing at boiler room door and at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 28, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 4; in the entire apartment located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 43, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 8, 2016 · Apt 43

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 23, 2011

    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

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 1

    Work w/out a permit.noted @1st fl lobby area door leading to rear fromlobby has been enclosed w/masonry brick & windows w/the installation of fire escape ladder.rem:obtain all necessary permits.

    May 16, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. note:respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior n.o.v. 34799335n for work w/o a permit. at cellar level rear erected full hei

    Dec 3, 2010 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. noted: respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the prior nov #34799305n having constructed full height partitions, electric, gas, water/waste lines

    Jun 22, 2010 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/comm's order for work w/o permit @ basement built 2 class ''a'' apt.no record of vorrection.remedy:comply w/comm's order/obtain permit

    Jan 12, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o or bldg dept records. occupancy noted: bldg having at rear basement east side 3 bedroom bsmt apt and west side, 2 bedroom bsmt apt w/o secondary egress, occupied as

    Aug 3, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: bldg having erected at basement level at rear partitions, electric, gas, water, waste lines to create 2 & 3 bedroom apts w/full kitchens & (gas stoves) and 3 pc bathrooms. all

    Aug 3, 2009 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior bldg. wall: at s/e side of intersection of 169 st & audubon bldg. at parapet level. has a 1/2" to 1" thick coating that has now collapsed on to pedestrian walkway on 169 st side exp

    Mar 15, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg. rotted metal at intermediate stain hangings cracked marbled directly in need or repair various cracks & defects throughout marble stairs.remedy:meake all repairs in a safe & lawful man

    Jun 18, 2000 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 22, 2024 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 9, 2024 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 16, 2024 · Apt 43

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 14, 2023 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 26, 2023 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 24

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 29, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 29, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 29, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 29, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 29, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 29, 2022 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Apr 25, 2022 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 25, 2022 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 25, 2022 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 25, 2022 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 25, 2022 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 19, 2022 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 19, 2022 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 19, 2022 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Apr 19, 2022 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 19, 2022 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 19, 2022 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    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
1912
Floors
5
Residential units
21
Building area
11,010 ft²
Lot area
2,850 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2125 / 32
Assessed value
$458,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #113621, last renewed Sep 9, 2025.

Questions about 524 West 169 Street

Who owns 524 West 169 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ben Atar Realty,.

Does 524 West 169 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 82 housing violations at this property.

Is 524 West 169 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 21 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 524 West 169 Street built?

City records list 1912 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 524 West 169 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.