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503 West 168 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02125-0050Map

Owner of record: Sze, Bi-Ying Li

503 West 168 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Sze, Bi-Ying Li. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 1 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 29, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 22

  • A

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance at basement

    May 31, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Aug 18, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 19, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective upper sash glass at window at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 19, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide screen under skylight at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 19, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at sky light 1 lite at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 19, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 19, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 19, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective upper and lower sash glass at window at public hall, 2nd story

    Apr 19, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 , at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 19, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north west and east walls at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 19, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north, west, and east walls at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 19, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at south/west and south/east iron gates at front of bldg.

    Oct 13, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose loose brickwork chimney north west.

    Jul 23, 1999

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the all stys public hall.

    Jul 23, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door.

    Jul 23, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.

    Jul 23, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door cellar

    Jun 3, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • 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 · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy (alt#234/86). remedy: obtain a valid certificate of occupancy

    Jan 27, 1993

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy alt 234/86 remedy obtain a valid certificate of occupancy

    Dec 13, 1988 · Penalty $250

    Active

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 28, 2024 · Apt G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 19, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 5, 2010 · 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 (C0)
Year built
1920
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,800 ft²
Lot area
2,375 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2125 / 50
Assessed value
$93,180
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #140530, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.

Questions about 503 West 168 Street

Who owns 503 West 168 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sze, Bi-Ying Li.

Does 503 West 168 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 503 West 168 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 503 West 168 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 503 West 168 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.