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559 West 172 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02129-0024Map

Owner of record: Poula Realty INC

559 West 172 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1923 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 47 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Poula Realty INC. HPD has recorded 125 housing violations here, most recently on April 29, 2026. 37 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 45 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
125
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
45

What to know

Concern
7 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
45
About 96% of the building's 47 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 125

  • 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
  • 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.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at fire door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 10, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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.

    Nov 10, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at west yard

    Nov 10, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at east yard

    Nov 10, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes plants at 3rd story balcony east fire escape at front

    Nov 10, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening unacceptablr electromagnetic lockset installed at building entrance door , 1st story

    Nov 10, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Nov 10, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at east fire door at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 21, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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, 2024

    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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    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.

    Nov 2, 2022

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    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.

    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 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 35a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 4, 2019 · Apt 35A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story, section at west

    Apr 26, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at public hall, 1st story, section at west

    Apr 26, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective wire glass at lower window sash on west wall at public hall, 1st story, section at west

    Apr 26, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials,ladders, vacuum cleaners and pails under stairs at public hall, 1st story, section at west

    Apr 26, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of metal gate erected under stairs at public hall, 1st story, section at west

    Apr 26, 2019

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 35a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2019 · Apt 35A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 35a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 26, 2019 · Apt 35A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 35a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west

    Apr 26, 2019 · Apt 35A

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ... in the entire apartment located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''a'', at west

    Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 53

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air conditioner installed in fire escape egress window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 45a, 4th story, section ''a'', at west

    Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 45A

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 24a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''a'', at west

    Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 24A

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 24a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''a'', at west

    Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 24A

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''a'', at west

    Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''a'', at west

    Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 1A

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 25a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''a'', at west

    Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 25A

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 25a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''a'', at west

    Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 25A

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of airconditioner at fire egress window. in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, apartment at south , section ''a'', at west

    Jul 12, 2018 · Apt 2A

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door to fire escape window. in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2b, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 5, 2018 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 missing at boiler room door at basement

    Apr 20, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 27, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 33b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east

    Apr 4, 2011 · Apt 33B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 33b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east

    Apr 4, 2011 · Apt 33B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective countertop at sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 33b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east

    Apr 4, 2011 · Apt 33B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective spring balances at the lower sash window in the bathroom located at apt 33b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east

    Apr 4, 2011 · Apt 33B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 33b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east

    Apr 4, 2011 · Apt 33B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 33b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east

    Apr 4, 2011 · Apt 33B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective rusted interior of bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 33b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east

    Apr 4, 2011 · Apt 33B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at all walls at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 33b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east

    Apr 4, 2011 · Apt 33B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 33b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east

    Apr 4, 2011 · Apt 33B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector one (1) missing in the entire apartment located at apt 33b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at east

    Apr 4, 2011 · Apt 33B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

    Apr 4, 2011

    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 2, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 29, 2019 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 5, 2019 · Apt 35A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 22, 2019 · Apt 35A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 16, 2019 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 24, 2019 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 14, 2019 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 4, 2018 · Apt 1E

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 25, 2017 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 6, 2017 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 20, 2017 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 19, 2017 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 27, 2017 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 13, 2016 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 23, 2016 · Apt 31B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 27, 2013 · Apt 23A

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 30, 2011 · Apt 33B

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Mar 30, 2011 · Apt 33B

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Mar 30, 2011 · Apt 33B

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 30, 2011 · Apt 33B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 30, 2011 · Apt 33B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 30, 2011 · Apt 33B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 30, 2011 · Apt 33B

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Mar 30, 2011 · Apt 33B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 30, 2011 · Apt 33B

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 30, 2011 · Apt 33B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 30, 2011 · Apt 33B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 30, 2011 · Apt 33B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 30, 2011 · Apt 33B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 30, 2011 · Apt 33B

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Mar 30, 2011 · Apt 33B

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 15, 2007 · Apt 31B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 15, 2007 · Apt 31B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 15, 2007 · Apt 31B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 15, 2007 · Apt 31B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 15, 2007 · Apt 31B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 15, 2007 · Apt 31B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 23, 2005 · Apt 31B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 17, 2004 · Apt 52A

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 6, 2003 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 22, 2003 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 22, 2003 · Apt 1A

    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 (C1)
Year built
1923
Floors
5
Residential units
47
Building area
42,565 ft²
Lot area
11,813 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2129 / 24
Assessed value
$832,050
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #112757, last renewed Sep 23, 2025.

Questions about 559 West 172 Street

Who owns 559 West 172 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Poula Realty INC.

Does 559 West 172 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 125 housing violations at this property.

Is 559 West 172 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 45 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 96% of its 47 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 559 West 172 Street built?

City records list 1923 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 559 West 172 Street?

It has 47 residential units.

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