556 West 173 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02129-0115Map
Owner of record: 173rd St. Development LLC
556 West 173 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 173rd St. Development LLC. HPD has recorded 51 housing violations here, most recently on February 16, 2022. 36 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 51
- DOB violations
- 15
- ECB violations
- 13
- HPD complaints
- 3
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 · 51
- 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 - 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 public hall, 1st story
Apr 28, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 28, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 28, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Apr 28, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 28, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Apr 28, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition b-room converted to class a -apartment contrary to department records located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 28, 2021 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors , in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 28, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 28, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east wall approx 6 sq ft in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 28, 2021 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 28, 2021 · Apt 2
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide temporary seal at entrance to building.
May 18, 2000 · Apt 16-B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3 sty community bathroom.
Jan 8, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 1 sty community kitchen.
Jan 8, 1998
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Nov 6, 1996
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint 3 sty apt 9 bathroom wall west & ceiling & private hall ceiling ortiz 740 3550 er1. , section '' ''
Jul 31, 1989 · Apt 9
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass 1 sty intermediate landing window public hall stairs er1.
Oct 29, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective riser & treads at cellar stairs.
Jun 14, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following at front of building. survey
Jun 14, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination cellar at front.
Jun 14, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 12 m/d law discontinue the storage of combustible material cellar at front west.
Jun 14, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar at center.
Jun 14, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room at cellar.
Jun 14, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door boiler room cellar.
Jun 14, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood platform & stairs at rear yard.
Jun 14, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.
Jun 14, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixture 1 sty vestibule.
Jun 14, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front west areaway.
Jun 14, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wood tread 2 up from bottom front west areaway.
Jun 14, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a suitable strainer for the drain front west areaway.
Jun 14, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 2 3 & 4 sty public hall.
Jun 14, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective soffit of stairs 3 sty public hall.
Jun 14, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor 3 sty community bathroom at public hall.
Jun 14, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tar paper roof surface thru out.
Jun 14, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof throughout.
Jun 14, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a piece of garden hose 10 feet in length with female coupling and a 10 quart pail on premises to test sprinkler system.
Jun 14, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures 4 sty community bathroom at public hall.
Jun 14, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures 4 sty community bathroom public hall.
Jun 14, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling & walls 4 sty community bathroom at public hall.
Jun 14, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls & soffit of stairs all stys public hall.
Jun 14, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - 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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
Jun 14, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls 1 sty rear apt 1 throughout. located at apt 1
Jun 14, 1988 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle 1 sty rear apt 1 bathroom. located at apt 1
Jun 14, 1988 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass panel street entrance to vestibule.
Jun 14, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Jun 14, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.07 adm code file with this department a registration statement with a proper address for registered party.
Jun 14, 1988
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing street entrance light fixture on wall.
Jun 14, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide sprinkerheads cellar at front.
Jun 14, 1988
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 15
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 15, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 15, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Jan 17, 2020
Dob violation - active
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- Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Aug 14, 2000
V%*-dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - 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
Sep 1, 1994
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 13
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioners order to file a cert of correction with dept of buildings. no certificate of correction filed for ecb vio #39043091h issued 06/17/2021 with hearing date passed regarding occ
Dec 13, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39043091h issued on 06/17/21 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of o
Jan 26, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39043090x issued on 06/17/21 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o permit. certificate disapproved 09/03/2021
Jan 26, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39043091h issued on 06/17/21 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to that followed by the cert of
Oct 28, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v39043090x issued6/17/21 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.no permit or app file to correct violating condition for work w/o permit compl
Oct 25, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39043091h issued on 6/17/2021 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.contrary to dob officia
Sep 16, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#39043090x issued on 6/17/2021 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.work without a permit.r
Sep 2, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39043090x issued on 06/17/21 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. no permit or application file to correct violating
Jul 23, 2021
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#39043091h issued on 06/17/14 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a cert of c
Jul 23, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Contrary to dob/official records which indicates 3rd flr as 2 class b - units - at time of inspection 3rd flr has been converted & occupied as a class 'a' apt with a 3 pc bthrm; kitchen with gas stove, resident
Jun 17, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
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- Class - 1
W/o a permit. noted: at 3rd flr - full height partition walls has been erected & removed to change flr layout. water & waste lines installed to install a new bthrm & a residential sink at kitchen area. gas line
Jun 17, 2021
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection. noted: complete renovation of building cellar to 4th floor and roof under application a1#103483874. no approved plans at const site. remedy:
Jul 25, 2003
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Illegal use in a residential district.a grocery store"carmen groery" located at cellar level front.it use not permitted in a residential d-strict r7-2.remedy:doscontinue illegal use.
Mar 23, 1995 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Oct 7, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 27, 2021 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 27, 2021 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 2,772 ft²
- Lot area
- 825 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-2
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2129 / 115
- Assessed value
- $252,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #129848, last renewed Sep 30, 2025.
Questions about 556 West 173 Street
Who owns 556 West 173 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 173rd St. Development LLC.
Does 556 West 173 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 51 housing violations at this property.
Is 556 West 173 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 556 West 173 Street built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 556 West 173 Street?
It has 4 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.