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534 West 178 Street

Manhattan, NY 10033BBL 1-02132-0029Map

Owner of record: 534 West 178 Equities, LLC

534 West 178 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1906 in Manhattan, 10033. It has 21 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 534 West 178 Equities, LLC. HPD has recorded 763 housing violations here, most recently on June 28, 2026. 29 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 17 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
763
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
17
HPD complaints
1,577

What to know

Concern
15 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jun 28, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
17
About 81% of the building's 21 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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 763

  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 28, 2026 · Apt 31

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation steam riser at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the private hallway located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl water closet in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas line at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 23, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 53, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 53

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 22, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 22

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 42

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 42

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline pipe at wash/basin in the bathroom located at apt 22, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 22

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 22, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 22

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at top of heat riser pipe in the 1st room from east located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 42

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the kitchen located at apt 22, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 22

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 22, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 22

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 44

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas rtange in the kitchen located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 42

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 41

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 34

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 31

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Apr 26, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the souith yard

    Apr 26, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 53, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 53

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at upper and lower window sashes leading to fire escape in the kitchen located at apt 53, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 53

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 53, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 53

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 53, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 53

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at all yards

    Apr 19, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 53, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 53

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 53, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt 53

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 53, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 53

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 53, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 53

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... more than 10 square feet at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 53, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 53

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range stove in the kitchen located at apt 53, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 53

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system basement door lock at boiler room

    Jan 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures no gas at range in the kitchen located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 31

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door

    Jan 27, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at south yard

    Dec 28, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood foor in the 1st room from east located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 42

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood floor in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 42

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 42, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 42

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 41

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 44, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 44

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 11, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 17

  • Class - 2

    Failure to provide saidewalk shed parapet sign. noted: @ time of insp sidewalk shed missing parapet sign. rem: provide sidewalk shed parapet sign according to 3301.9.2.

    Dec 7, 2016

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.noted @ cellar level,the boiler room door is not self closing.in apt53 there are tiles missing in the kitchen.in apt44 there is water damage on the ceiling.rem

    Sep 17, 2015 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. failure to comply w/law of drainage as per pc 702.1 27-911 observed storm line outside courtyard - from roof not connected to house line (dr ) photos taken

    Sep 17, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit.noted in apt34 has been completely renovated w/ new full height partition walls,plumbing & electrical fixtures.work 100% completed.rem obtain permit

    Sep 17, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Misc viol. observed on 9/17/15 at 11 am gas piping ran thru prohibitedlocation. egress stairs - under inside stairs - out entr. photos takenrmdy: comply w/notice of violation.

    Sep 17, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment apparatus materials devices appliances or wiring in use. on 9/17/15 @ 11:30am i observed in apt #44 missing lighting fixtures,wires are exposed in ceiling.

    Sep 17, 2015 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work no permit- observed on 9/17/15 at 11am. apt #44 and 34 installa tion of washing machine apt #44 with assoc piping. apt #34 with assoc piping. apt #34 nw kitchen sink, washer,gas stove and 3pc bath with

    Sep 17, 2015

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work does not conform to approved cons docs & or approved ammend.notedwork under job#140175922-01-ew-ot alt-2 expiring permit on 11/04/14 approved plans dated 08/25/14 professional cert don't show opening of ru

    May 24, 2014 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work after hours w/o variance permit contrary to 28-105.12.5 noted:interior work being done @ cellar of a new laundromat 4 workers in site @12:30pm work permit #140175922-01-ew-01 alt-2,expiring 11/04/14,no var

    May 24, 2014 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34916042j issued on 4.21.12. gut rehab of comm'l space at basement level, w/oa permit. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.

    May 13, 2013 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#34916042j issued on 4/21/12 for work without a permit at basement (gut rehab of commercial space) rmdy:comply w/commissioner's order.

    Jan 14, 2013 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#34916042j issued on 4/22/12.for work w/o permit;at(basement level)store was gutted& remodelled & converted.at time of inspection dob records indicate no

    Oct 12, 2012 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts.failure to comply with an order of the commissioner.note:respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in the swo042112c12fp03 issued on 4/21/12 for work w/o a permit;at ground flr,store was

    Oct 12, 2012 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #34916042j issued on(4/22/12) for work w/o permit-renovation of 1fl store converting to doctors office. remedy: comply w/code.

    Jun 26, 2012 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: at store level (ground) gutted & renovated entire store conventing it into doctors office space at exterior installed electric transformers for light & installed new swing 90% of

    Apr 21, 2012 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. obstruction noted: atcellar level. exit hallway block w/plywood,debris & bricks. remedy: remove obstruction.

    Mar 31, 2012 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.there is construction material on the stair to roof obstructing egress to roof. remedy:remove all materials & debris.

    Nov 21, 2008

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 52

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 52

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 313FLO

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 52

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 52

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 14, 2026 · Apt 31

    Open
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 23

    Open
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 32

    Open
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  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt 32

    Open
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt 23

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 53

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 32

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 52

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 20, 2026 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 51

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 4, 2026 · Apt 52

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 52

    Open
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 32

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 32

    Open
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 21, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 20, 2025 · Apt 51

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2

    Open
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 51

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 18, 2025 · Apt 51

    Open
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 51

    Open

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 (C7)
Year built
1906
Floors
5
Residential units
21
Building area
16,600 ft²
Lot area
4,183 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2132 / 29
Assessed value
$607,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #119414, last renewed Jul 17, 2026.

Questions about 534 West 178 Street

Who owns 534 West 178 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 534 West 178 Equities, LLC.

Does 534 West 178 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 763 housing violations at this property.

Is 534 West 178 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 17 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 81% of its 21 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 534 West 178 Street built?

City records list 1906 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 534 West 178 Street?

It has 21 residential units and 24 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.