500 West 170 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02126-0042Map
Owner of record: 500 W 170 LLC
500 West 170 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1907 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 18 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 500 W 170 LLC. HPD has recorded 338 housing violations here, most recently on June 3, 2026. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 338
- DOB violations
- 8
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 306
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 338
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe bathtub drain line in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at steam riser in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 27, 2026 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 27, 2026 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at west wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 27, 2026 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Feb 4, 2026
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator air valve in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 4d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Jan 20, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system lock door at boiler room
Jan 15, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt 3B
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock to basement at boiler room
Jan 13, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective countertop at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance to intercom panel at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more then 10 sq ft of mold at west wall, the east wall and ceiling in the 5th room from east located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 5A
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Dec 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at all public hall stairs
Dec 14, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Dec 14, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Dec 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 512, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 512
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 512, 5th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Oct 6, 2025 · Apt 512
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door at 1st public hall bulkhead from north
Aug 24, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 6th marble tread up from bottom at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jun 11, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq.ft at east and south walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 11, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front
Apr 23, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Apr 23, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
The property has been issued an order to identify and address underlying conditions and violations related to the order. failure to comply may result in extensive repair work to correct underlying conditions and related violations by hpd. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become tax liens on the property
Feb 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 15, 2025 · Apt 3B
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 8
- 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 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Install approx. 45 linear ft of sidewalk shed along amsterdam avenue (exp#1) to safeguard public and property
May 13, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 2, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
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
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. note at east side of building at 4th fl level the metal cornice above window is corroded exposing loose bricks. sidewalk shed installed(permit #m00168749)
Aug 2, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. note: east side elevation at 4th floor level the metal cornice above window is open corroded and defective exposing loose brick fill. provide sidewalk
May 12, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
I observed at rear of store 2 rooms. new electrical bx wires, 1 new outlet and 3 new light fixtures. observed the ceiling and floor covered with plywood, along the ceiling is wood 2x4's and wooden standing pos
Feb 15, 2019
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/ stop work order issued on 1/4/07 for work w/o a permit @ 2nd fl apt for complete gut rehab @ apt 2d. work was completed @ time of reinspection & for no plan on site. remedy: comply w/ stop
Feb 2, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection.remedy:stop work immediately
Jan 4, 2007
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall @ rear of bldg (south of lot space) cinder block wall approx 58'w x 36h is leaning almost 4"-6" towards adjacent property 2204 amsterdam.remey:maintain exterior wall
Aug 23, 2006 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit.work noted:erected partition wall creating (2)bedrooms,livingroom,kitchen, & full 3pc bathroom w/o first obtaining permit from bldg dept.location:basement.remedy:obtain a permit or restore to
Mar 31, 2005
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records.noted:a 2 bedroom,living room kitchen and full bathroom occupying the basement contrary to application #100580426 without valid certificate
Mar 31, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit noted:a full finished apartment with livingroom,2 full bedrooms kitchen and bathroom at cellar west side.remedy:obrtain permit or restore to prior legal condition
Jun 19, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to building department records.application #100580426 converted from open cellar to a full finished apartment with 2 bedrooms,livingroom,kitchen,and bathroom.remedy:discontinue illegal use or
Jun 19, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. (100% of work completed) noted: enclosed wooden structure built on wood posts standing on basement level side yard at west side of bldg is poorly constructed & approx 8' oof level garbage
Mar 3, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted constructed a structure approx 8'-0" wide 9'-0"deep and 8'-0" off ground with plywood material into the area west side of building found to store garbage with containers
Apr 29, 2002 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failing to maintain building defect is broken & defective sheet rock ceilding approx 4'x4' section has collapsed at north side living room in apt 5d remedy:repair & replaces defective sheet rock celing at bivi
Jul 26, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: (approx 25% of work) completed .noted: approx 45 ft of parapet wall in process of demolition and rebuilding approx 20 ft long, wood structure placed over entrance to bldg location: north
Jun 5, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
49,49 article 4(26-216) right of enrty and inspection-there was no access to boiloler room on 2 attempts-no key on premises.
Apr 21, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Window frame
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 5A
Close - Safety
Fire escape
May 19, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 19, 2025 · Apt LOBBYL
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Mar 19, 2025 · Apt LOBBYL
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 25, 2025 · Apt LOBBYS
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt 4B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 4, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 21, 2024 · Apt 3B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1907
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 18
- Building area
- 14,901 ft²
- Lot area
- 3,750 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2126 / 42
- Assessed value
- $826,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #121852, last renewed Aug 11, 2025.
Questions about 500 West 170 Street
Who owns 500 West 170 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 500 W 170 LLC.
Does 500 West 170 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 338 housing violations at this property.
Is 500 West 170 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 89% of its 18 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 500 West 170 Street built?
City records list 1907 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 500 West 170 Street?
It has 18 residential units and 21 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.