511 West 172 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02129-0057Map
Owner of record: 507-15 West 172 Street Housing Developme Nt Fund
511 West 172 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 22 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 507-15 West 172 Street Housing Developme Nt Fund. HPD has recorded 87 housing violations here, most recently on November 18, 2025. 24 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 87
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 7
- HPD complaints
- 51
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 87
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story
Nov 18, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door
Nov 18, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell buzzer intercom system from the building entrance door to east wall in the private hallway located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door , 1st story
Oct 21, 2025
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door , 1st story
Oct 21, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 28, 2025 · Apt 5A
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 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective automatic door closer at public hall, 1st story
Oct 17, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of furniture under the staircase at public hall, 1st story
Oct 17, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass lite at window at the intermediate landing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 17, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 4th story balcony fire escape at building front
Apr 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall and ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the allowable maxium temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Nov 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hydraulic door closer at vestibule
Nov 8, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 4, 2023 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 4, 2023 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2023 · Apt 5A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2023 · Apt 5A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection sink drain in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 4, 2023 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 4, 2023 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degress ferrenheit in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub and wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlets at south and east walls in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood bottom of sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Dec 16, 2022 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock and assembly at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 9, 2022
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.
Nov 2, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective machinical door closer on vestibuel door at public hall, 1st story
Oct 22, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 10, 2021 · Apt 4A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 10, 2021 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective, in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 10, 2021 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - 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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 10, 2021 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - 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 = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 30, 2021 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door in the room leading to the fire escape window in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 30, 2021 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Jul 30, 2021
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 13
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 27, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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 · 7
- Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway-noted sharp metal spike track installed on top of masonry guardrail underneath multiple dwelling fire escape drop ladder obstructing exit passageway evident.rmdy:
Jun 2, 2013 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. 8 x 2 inches crack from the floor to ceiling at east end west wall in basement entrance near front door line this is abearing interior wall. remedy: make all necessary repairs
Apr 27, 1995
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain. 8 x 2 inches crack from floor to ceiling at eastwall in basement entrance near front door line. this is a bearing interior wall. remedy: file structural stability report. obtain
Jan 3, 1994
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior defect is large hole in slab 4x4 in the floor of fire passage at south side of building. remedy:make repair to assure that holes are closed.
Jan 28, 1993
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain defect is: 8 foot by 2in crack from floor to ceiling of east wall in basement entrance hall near front of building this is a load bearing interior wal. remedy:file a structual stability
Jan 28, 1993
Active - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit: work noted:constructed a masonry block wall from floor to ceiling 5bx8feet at rear exit from basement. creating a bathroom with no ventor window. blocked off window in apartment in bsm
Jan 28, 1993
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain defect is : large cracks from floor to ceiling in kitchen and bathrooms of b line. sagging floors thur-out building, rotted floor and sub floor under radiators in apt. 3c livingroom.
Jan 28, 1993
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 1D
Open - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 3D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 1D
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 1D
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 1D
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 1D
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 2, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 29, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 22, 2021 · Apt 4D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 28, 2021 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 29, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 21, 2015 · Apt 5D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 21, 2015 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 21, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 21, 2014 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 23, 2013 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 21, 2012 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2010 · Apt 2B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 4, 2008 · Apt 2B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 4, 2008 · Apt 2C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jun 4, 2008 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C6)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 5
- Residential units
- 22
- Building area
- 14,820 ft²
- Lot area
- 4,134 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2129 / 57
- Assessed value
- $591,300
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #105416, last renewed Sep 8, 2025.
Questions about 511 West 172 Street
Who owns 511 West 172 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 507-15 West 172 Street Housing Developme Nt Fund.
Does 511 West 172 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 87 housing violations at this property.
Is 511 West 172 Street rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 511 West 172 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 511 West 172 Street?
It has 22 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.