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
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 763
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the souith yard
Apr 26, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system basement door lock at boiler room
Jan 29, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door
Jan 27, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at south yard
Dec 28, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 41
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 41
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 41, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 14, 2025 · Apt 41
Closed — Violation closed
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
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.