515 West 172 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02129-0059Map
Owner of record: 507-15 West 172 Street Housing Developme Nt Fund
515 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 71 housing violations here, most recently on July 10, 2026. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 71
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 37
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 · 71
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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 = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2C
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at 3rd story public hall at 1st all public areas from east
Aug 31, 2023
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Aug 31, 2023 · Apt 2B
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
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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items on 1st story at public hall
Oct 5, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash on 3rd story at public hall
Oct 5, 2022
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at bulkhead stairs leading to roof at public hall
Oct 5, 2022
Open — Not complied with - 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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 13, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of furniture blocking access to fire escape, located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 13, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective chain balance lower sash all sty. windows intermediate landing at public hall stairs
Aug 13, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wires glass pane lower sash window intermediate landin 4th. to 5th sty. at public hall stairs
Aug 13, 2021
Open — Not complied with - 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 mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 15, 2019 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 15, 2019 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective electrical outlets at the east wall in the private hallway located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 15, 2019 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at the bulkhead , 5th story
May 15, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at the bulklhead , 5th story
May 15, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at boiler room
May 15, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .... in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at room door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 29, 2019 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding a maximum temperature 130 degrees fahrennheit at all hot water fixtures at bathroom and kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 4, 2019 · Apt 2C
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 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors fire door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story
Sep 12, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 14th metal tread from bottom up at west yard
Sep 12, 2018
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 9, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Aug 25, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 25, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2017 · Apt 3C
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2017 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing handrail at east wall at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Aug 18, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors at walls at all storys at public hall
Aug 18, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Aug 18, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 18, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electrical light bulbs on extension cords at 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th story balconys at front fire escape
Aug 18, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes pots and plants at balcony at front , 5th story
Aug 18, 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
DOB building violations · 14
- 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 - Construction other optional
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Jun 4, 1997
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1994
Dob violation - active
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- Emergency none
Egncy-emergency none
Sep 9, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 7, 1993
Vp-violation unserved ecb-active - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Sep 7, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 18, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway - noted sharp metal spike track installed on top of masonry stone guardrail for entry steps installed spike-track underneath multiple dwelling fire escape drop
Jun 2, 2013 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit noted underpining was completed at above stated address without a work permit the work was approved 5/21/97 job 101571292 but no work permit was filed correction obtain work permit
Jun 4, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premises as required by permit # 101050149 which expires 06-17-97 for removal & replacing floor beansstop all work until approved plans at premises remedy provide approved
Apr 4, 1997 · Penalty $500
Active - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior:noted:-cracks in west wall between window sills and lintels from 1st to 5th floor,ranging in size 1/2 to 1 1/2 wide or more.location:west wall along stairs line/bathroom line obtain
Oct 12, 1994
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior. cracks in west wall between sills and lintels from 1st to 5th floors ranging in size from 1/2 to 1 1/2 inches
Mar 3, 1994
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior. cracks in west wall between window sills and lintels from 1st floor to 5th floor a hazardous condition. remedy: obtain structural stability report from an engineer
Jan 3, 1994
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain. defect is: mortar missing at section of west walland chimmney not covered with cement. bricks and capstone missing fromflue between adjacent building. coping missing in various locations.
Jan 28, 1993
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior buidling wall. verticle crack west wall 1st floor to 5t floor window to window bathroom of front west apartments brick loose and unkeyed at 1st floor bathroom window.
Jan 18, 1993
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior defect is: cracks in west wall between window sills and lintels form 1st floors ranging in size from 1/2" to 1 1/2" wide. remedy;obtain a report from an engeneer for structural
Jan 12, 1993 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 9, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 12, 2020 · Apt 5C
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 1, 2020 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 3, 2019 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 10, 2019 · Apt 4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 8, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 8, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 8, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 29, 2016 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2014 · Apt 3D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 23, 2013 · Apt 4B
Close - General
Window guards
May 31, 2012 · Apt 3C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 14, 2011 · Apt 4B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2011 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2009 · Apt 1G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 24, 2008 · Apt 5C
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 24, 2008 · Apt 5C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 24, 2008 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 24, 2008 · Apt 5C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 18, 2008 · Apt 4D
Close - General
Windows
Dec 9, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Dec 9, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 9, 2003 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 9, 2003 · Apt 3
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 / 59
- Assessed value
- $598,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #119655, last renewed Sep 8, 2025.
Questions about 515 West 172 Street
Who owns 515 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 515 West 172 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 71 housing violations at this property.
Is 515 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 515 West 172 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 515 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.