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502 West 173 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02129-0043Map

Owner of record: Washington Heights Housing Development E Tc.

502 West 173 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1945 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Washington Heights Housing Development E Tc.. HPD has recorded 91 housing violations here, most recently on August 21, 2025. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 18 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
91
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
26

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Aug 21, 2025

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
18
About 90% of the building's 20 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 91

  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower sink cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash counterbalance in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective base wood cabenet doors and drawers in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wall wood cabenet doors and drawers in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling and the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance 1st window from south lower sash in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plates at steam riser top and bottom in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window stool in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Aug 1, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall approx 3 sq ft and west wall approx 3 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at steam riser top in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lockset installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 1, 2023 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 8, 2022 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 8, 2022 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 8, 2022 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective hard wood floor near radiator in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 3, 2021 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at front stack at fire escape

    Sep 3, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at bulkhead stairs , 5th story

    Sep 3, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall at bulkhead stairs , 5th story

    Sep 3, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north and south walls at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Sep 3, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north and south walls at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Sep 3, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the fire retardant material at north and east walls at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Sep 3, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north and east walls at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Sep 3, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing bath tub over flow cover plate in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective window counter balance at lower sash in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at window lower sash in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at laundry room, 1st story

    Jul 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at laundry room, 1st story

    Jul 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at laundry room, 1st story

    Jul 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 1

  • 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

  • Paint/plaster

    Cabinet

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 20, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 20, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 20, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 17, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 25, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 25, 2022 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 1, 2021 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2018 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Apr 23, 2013 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 8, 2012 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 8, 2012 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    May 8, 2012 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 8, 2012 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 8, 2012 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    May 8, 2012 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    May 8, 2012 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 15, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    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
1945
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
18,030 ft²
Lot area
5,000 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2129 / 43
Assessed value
$721,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #101559, last renewed Dec 26, 2025.

Questions about 502 West 173 Street

Who owns 502 West 173 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Washington Heights Housing Development E Tc..

Does 502 West 173 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 91 housing violations at this property.

Is 502 West 173 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 18 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 90% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 502 West 173 Street built?

City records list 1945 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 502 West 173 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.