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
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 · 125
- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Nov 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening unacceptablr electromagnetic lockset installed at building entrance door , 1st story
Nov 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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
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
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.