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
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 · 82
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Jan 21, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 = 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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 = 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing newel post cap at public hall stairs at public hall, 1st story
Oct 3, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor at public hall, 1st story
Oct 3, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective 1st marbel riser from bottom up at stairs at vestibule
Feb 28, 2017
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 missing at boiler room door and at public hall, 1st story
Feb 28, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 = 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.