515 West 170 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02127-0058Map
Owner of record: Zanshin Realty LLC
515 West 170 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1917 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 36 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Zanshin Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 91 housing violations here, most recently on August 25, 2025. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 25 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 91
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 154
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
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 · 91
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective rubber gasket seal at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 25, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 25
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at public hall stairs, 4th story
Aug 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 54
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit protruding more than 4 inches from window sill at 5th story west fire escape at building front
Aug 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit protruding more than 4 inches from window sill at 6th story west fire escape at building front
Aug 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air condition unit protruding more than 4 inches from window sill at 3rd story west fire escape at building front
Aug 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all components at all story balcony east fire escape at building front
Aug 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all components at all story balcony west fire escape at building front
Aug 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west original violation 18153098 issued 11-aug-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 54
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2025 · Apt 54
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of flower pots at 2nd story balcony east fire escape at building front
Aug 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 65, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 3, 2024 · Apt 65
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose marble tread 9th up from bottom at public hall stairs, 4th story
Jul 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 3, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 8 sq. ft. at north, west walls and the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 65, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 25, 2024 · Apt 65
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 65, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 25, 2024 · Apt 65
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 = 1 in the entire apartment located at apt 65, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 25, 2024 · Apt 65
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 8 sq. ft. at north, west walls and the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 65, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 16998573 issued 25-may-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
May 25, 2024 · Apt 65
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 46, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 1, 2024 · Apt 46
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar at boiler room
Apr 1, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 46, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 1, 2024 · Apt 46
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 46, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Apr 1, 2024 · Apt 46
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lockset at vestibule door , 1st story
Jan 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 31, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Dec 31, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at the fire door leading to the east yard, at public hall, 1st story
Dec 31, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at the vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Dec 31, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 56, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 56
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 56, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 20, 2023 · Apt 56
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Dec 20, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story
Dec 20, 2023
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 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Oct 18, 2021 · Apt 54
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation riser pipe in the bathroom located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 24, 2020 · Apt 54
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 24, 2020 · Apt 54
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 54, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 24, 2020 · Apt 54
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 55, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 24, 2020 · Apt 55
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling inside the closet in the 5th room from north located at apt 63, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 63
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor under sink in the kitchen located at apt 63, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 63
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the riser in the kitchen located at apt 63, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 63
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing eschutchen plate heat riser at ceiling. in the kitchen located at apt 63, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 63
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 63, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 63
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 63, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 13, 2020 · Apt 63
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 63, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 1, 2020 · Apt 63
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 63, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2020 · Apt 63
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 63, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2020 · Apt 63
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 3
- Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35356072y issued12/12/18&to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.no permit or app filed to correct violation condition for work w/o permit.comp
Apr 5, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v35461480h issued1/22/19&to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.no permitor app filed to correct violating condition for work w/o permit.comply
Apr 5, 2021
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. noted: ceramic floor tiles cracked throughout all stairs landing and at 1st floor hallway., repair and or replace
Mar 18, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35461480h issued 11/22/19&to file certificate of correction pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01 for work w/o permit.comply w/ commissioner's
Jan 25, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35356072y issued on 12-12-18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. for work without a perm
Sep 18, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35356072y issued on 12/12/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file
Oct 17, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35356072y issued on 12/12/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no c of c on file. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c
Aug 23, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation #35356072y issued on 12/12/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.rem:comply with commissi
Jun 7, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35356072y issued on 12/12/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file
Mar 29, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit.noted:at time of inspection observed a full gut renovation in apartment 34 without obtaining a department issued permit floors and walls renoved.stop all work in apartment 34.obtain permit
Dec 12, 2018 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 25
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 25
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 25
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 25
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 25
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 25
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 25
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 25
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 25
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 25
Close
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- Door/window
Window frame
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 25
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 25
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 54
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 54
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 54
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 16, 2024 · Apt 42
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 21, 2024 · Apt 65
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt 46
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 31, 2024 · Apt 46
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 30, 2024 · Apt 46
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 25, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 18, 2022 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 15, 2021 · Apt 54
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 54
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2021 · Apt 42
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2021 · Apt 42
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 23, 2021 · Apt 42
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 17, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 26
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 23, 2020 · Apt 55
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 22, 2020 · Apt 54
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 22, 2020 · Apt 54
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 22, 2020 · Apt 54
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 22, 2020 · Apt 54
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 22, 2020 · Apt 54
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 63
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 63
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 63
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 63
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 63
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 25, 2020 · Apt 63
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1917
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 36
- Building area
- 29,250 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2127 / 58
- Assessed value
- $1,305,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #114998, last renewed Oct 28, 2025.
Questions about 515 West 170 Street
Who owns 515 West 170 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zanshin Realty LLC.
Does 515 West 170 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 91 housing violations at this property.
Is 515 West 170 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 25 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 69% of its 36 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 515 West 170 Street built?
City records list 1917 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 515 West 170 Street?
It has 36 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.