506 West 172 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02128-0042Map
Owner of record: Gvs Properties III, LLC
506 West 172 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1907 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Gvs Properties III, LLC. HPD has recorded 254 housing violations here, most recently on August 18, 2026. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 13 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 254
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 28
- HPD complaints
- 1,536
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 · 254
- ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 18, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - 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
Aug 18, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at apartment door in the entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl , in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 5A
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at roof bulkhead door at 1st public hall bulkhead from east
Aug 18, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department archcway at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at drain pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5a, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of clothes line and clothes hindering egress at goose neck ladder
Oct 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 5th story balcony at rear at fire escape
Oct 17, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at apartment door in the public hall located at public parts
Oct 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at apartment door in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat pipe riser in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 2, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 2, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 2, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at laundry door at cellar
May 2, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Refit door at entrance in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 2, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north and west walls in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 11, 2025 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door at roof
Dec 10, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west and north walls in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story
Oct 27, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 27, 2024 · Apt 1B
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door at roof
Jun 27, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2023 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at vestibule area , 1st story
Nov 3, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 5th story balcony at front fire escape
Nov 3, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ''missing'' entrance door at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Oct 27, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... ( approx. 10 sq ft) at east walls in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 27, 2023 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective missing at vestibule , 1st story
Oct 23, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door , roof
Oct 23, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose light fixture at ceiling. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 11, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 4, 2023 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 4, 2023 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 40 sqft at ceiling, 30 sq ft at north wall 10 sq ft at west and 20 sq ft south and east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 4, 2023 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Feb 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Feb 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Feb 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 20, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 20, 2022 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell and buzzer return system at building front door to in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 20, 2022 · Apt 4D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ..... the ceiling, north wall and west wall .. in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items at 4th and 5th story balcony at building front at fire escape
Nov 4, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 10
- Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Oct 30, 2008
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
May 6, 2008
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Mar 4, 2008
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Feb 26, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - 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 · 28
- Class - 1
At time of inspection observed cracks in parapet roof level and also many vertical cracks in facade exp #1,#2 and #3 and violation #39518369j issued on 06-27-2023 for failure to maintain building wall(s) or app
Aug 21, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Noted at exposure 2 (court yard), right side of building, which is used in conjunction with the storage of excessive amount of construction debri. material metal, wood obstructing area exit.
Jun 27, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Observed at exposure 1(front) cracks in facade parapet roof level. exp.2(left)missing bricks, step cracks , 1st through 4 floors.exp.3&4(back, right) missing bricks, mortar in joints missing, vertical cracks pa
Jun 27, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob. respondent failed to comply w/the commissioner's order to correct the vio conditions and file a c/c pursuant to 28-204.4 for nov 34856575k.
Dec 7, 2010 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob of bldg. noted: respondent failed to comply w/the commissioner's orderto correct the violating conditions and file a c/c pursuantto 28-204.2
Jun 22, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c/o or bldg dept records. noted: cellar/basement now occupied as sleeping quarters w/4 bedrooms & a 3 pc bathroom, contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records. remedy
Jun 22, 2010 · Penalty $24,000
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to dob records note;no record to indicate legal sleeping(for ordinary use only/storage)note:basement level now arranged/occupied as sleeping quarters with 4 bedrooms with bedding along main
Jan 12, 2010 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to file certficate of corrections for vios#346892034,34689220x,34804192z,34804191r,remedy:file certficate of correction
Jan 12, 2010 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioner's order respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in prior nov(s) 34689203y, 34689220x for work without a permit where full height partitions & 3 pc b
Aug 12, 2009 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the departments of buildings! noted: respondent failed to comply with the commissioners order to correction violating con
Aug 12, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Active
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- Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings. noted: respondent failed to file a certificate of correction in order to comply with the commiss
Aug 12, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the departments of buildings! noted: respondent failed to comply with the commissioners order to correction violating con
Aug 12, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway! defect noted: at corut yard, right side of building, which is used in conjunction with the storage of excessive amount of const. material debris etal obstructing
Aug 12, 2009 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain exterior buildings wall(s) and or appurtenances! defects noted: building found with broken defective steel stair @ right side of bldg's courtyard being with rotten stairwell elements settled
Aug 12, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping. as per section requirements! defects noted: at courtyard right side of building. which is used inconjunction with fire corridor, fire escape and lobby as egress, found
Aug 12, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work without a permit ! illegal work noted; underneath of stair stoop at entry to bldg found with the installation on new metal corrugated decking and i-beam with brick work as reinforcement and structural supp
Aug 12, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioners order to obtain a permit per violation(34689203y,34689220x for work w/o a permit - erected full heightpartitions & 3pc bthrm at basement level.no record of correction in
Feb 20, 2009 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway.defects noted:exit passageway at basement level along exposure #4 obstructed by organic,construction,furniture debris,construction material.remedy:remove obstruc
Sep 8, 2008 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. noted: at basement level created 4 class "b" apartments with kitchen and 3pc bathroom (bath tub sink,toilet)
Sep 8, 2008 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 1
Occu. contrary to that allowed by dob records illegal occu. noted: at basement level create class b apts at corner of exposures #12#4 and created 2 pc bathroom at center of basement (bathtub and toilet) remedy:
Jul 18, 2008 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit work noted: at basement level corner of exposure #12#4 erected full height partitions to creat a class b apt at center of basement install water and waste lines to create 3 pc bathroom toilet
Jul 18, 2008 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. defects noted exit passageway at basement level along exposure #4 obstructed by organic and construction debris, construction material. remedy: remove obstructio
Jul 18, 2008 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. work noted: basement level exposure #3 installed water and waste lines, erected full height partitions to create 3 class b apartments kitchen and 3 pc bathroom (sink, toilet, bathtub) work 100%
Jul 2, 2008 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 1
Occu. contrary to that allowed by bldg dept. records. illegal occu. noted: at bsement level exposre # 3 created 3 class b apt with kitchen and 3 pc bathroom (toilet, sink, bathtub) remedy: disontinue illegal us
Jul 2, 2008 · Penalty $12,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit. having erected partitions to change lay-out with raised floors in bathroom at apt 4a on 4th flr work is approx. 95% completed stop all work. remedy: stop all work! obtain all permits and approv
Mar 31, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Hazardous
Failure to comply w/stop work order. observed men working at time of insp. in apt 2d, (framing & electrical). two previous s.w.o issued on 2/8/08. 1st swo for work w/o pmt. dob records indicate no pmts issued
Mar 3, 2008 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Non-hazardous
Work w/out a permit.work noted:2nd flr apt # 2d having demolished wall finished & ceilings to expose elements.also electric, water lines moved w/out first obtaining permits & approvals.remedy:stop all work.obta
Feb 8, 2008 · Penalty $250
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall defects are: cement slab floor of west front fire passage is broken & sagging approx 10-12' at base of east wall (masonry) to this fire passage causing large crack in
Jan 19, 1996 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 5B
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 5B
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Open - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 5A
Close - Line of travel
Line of travel
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Line of travel
Line of travel
Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 21, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 11, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 11, 2024 · Apt 5C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 31, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 9, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 7, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 4, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 23, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 23, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 22, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 22, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 17, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 14, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 2D
Close - General
Cabinet
Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 2D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 2D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 22, 2023 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 4, 2023 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 28, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 2, 2022 · Apt 4D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1907
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 20
- Building area
- 16,790 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,592 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2128 / 42
- Assessed value
- $738,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #109308, last renewed Jul 17, 2026.
Questions about 506 West 172 Street
Who owns 506 West 172 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gvs Properties III, LLC.
Does 506 West 172 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 254 housing violations at this property.
Is 506 West 172 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 13 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 65% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 506 West 172 Street built?
City records list 1907 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 506 West 172 Street?
It has 20 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.