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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 10, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 71

  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items on 1st story at public hall

    Oct 5, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction material at bulkhead stairs leading to roof at public hall

    Oct 5, 2022

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

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

    May 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at the bulklhead , 5th story

    May 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at boiler room

    May 15, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 10, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors fire door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 12, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 14th metal tread from bottom up at west yard

    Sep 12, 2018

    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.

    Nov 9, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 25, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Replace with new the missing handrail at east wall at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 18, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors at walls at all storys at public hall

    Aug 18, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 18, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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

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

    H

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.