656 West 162 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02136-0180Map
Owner of record: 656 Realty
656 West 162 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 50 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 656 Realty. HPD has recorded 619 housing violations here, most recently on August 5, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 49 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 619
- DOB violations
- 38
- ECB violations
- 76
- HPD complaints
- 988
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 · 619
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Aug 5, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wooden wall cabinet on south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance of the 1st and 2nd lower sash windows from west at north in the 4th room from north located at apt 6b, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 6B
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Jun 24, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - 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 ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose upper wood cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1h, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1H
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north, west, east wall and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1h, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1H
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 1h, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 1H
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at door in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 6b, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 6B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Jun 17, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 17, 2026 · Apt 4D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Jun 3, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 6h, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 6H
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4f , 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 28, 2026 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 28, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 15, 2026 · Apt 1C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 15, 2026 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective counter top at base wood cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 15, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 15, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 3rd apartment from west at north
May 14, 2026 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
May 14, 2026 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - 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 29, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at building entrance door
Apr 15, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door
Apr 15, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 1F
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st private hallway from north at west located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 2D
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bent drop ladder at building front at 2nd fire escape from east at north
Jan 28, 2026
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 38
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jul 21, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 26, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 26, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 26, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 26, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 26, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 26, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 31, 2021
Dob violation - active - Plumbing none
On 12/30/2020 at approx. 10:30am access to premises was denied by the superintendent and his staff to verify work being performed under job# 140944851 at time of inspection.
Dec 30, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2017 cat 1 insp/tst tst
Sep 6, 2019
Dob violation - active
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 18, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 8, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 21, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 22, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 22, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 11, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 20, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Sep 20, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 10, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Plumbing none
Work without a permit; gas meter installed in apt 2g without a approved permit remedy: obtain a permit
May 2, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 14, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 10, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Jan 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 3, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 30, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 30, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
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Jan 22, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 7, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(74) restore elevator to propr working order
Aug 23, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(15)secure (24)reshackle (37)guards (51)properly tag gov after conducting 5.yr test (52)repair car floor (53)repair light top and bottom of car
Nov 14, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 76
- Class - 1
Cease use items: (1) door zone restrictor inoperative. (2) door lock monitoring inoperative. class 2 items: brake maintenance tag expired. provide updated maintenance log.
Feb 5, 2026 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Cease use item: door zone restrictor inoperative, creating a hazardous condition per 1rcny11-02. remedy: restore to service immediatley and e-mail the elevator division at [email protected] for a re-inspect
Nov 25, 2025 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation# 35542057p issued on 02/24/2021 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. failure to safeguard
May 14, 2024 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Class 2: phone inoperative repair & connect service to 24 hr emergency operator. car floor not level to landing sill adjust to level. fan inoperative check wires & repair. car door misaligned adjust to meet req
Apr 9, 2024 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
Unlawful acts: failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation# 35542057p issued on 02/24/21 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. (inadequ
Dec 29, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide arc fault circuit interupter afcl protection in dwelling units.no afci protection provided for apartmes 3b,4e,and 6g.outlets fixtures switches.remedy:provide afci protection.
Mar 3, 2021 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Electrical work without a permit.observed at 9:10am branch circut wiring installed in apartments 3b,4e,and 6g outlets fixtures switches panels.no electrical application on file for electrical work.remedy:obtain
Mar 3, 2021 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Unapproved unsafe unsuitable eletrical equipment devices appliances a pparatus material or wiring in use.defective electrical fixtures in apt 4b and 6g also exposed electrical wiring in apt 5d.remedy:comply wit
Mar 3, 2021 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
No dlm installed into device as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc, file application. install dlm, class 2 violation issued no access to motor room remedy provide keys on location to access in
Mar 1, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
28-201.1 inadequate tenant protection plan note:at time of inspection observed the submitted tpp under the aforementioned job number locks specific means and methods of protection tenants on health requirement
Feb 24, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Active
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- Class - 1
Failure to ground electrical systems no ground conductor provided to service switch in basement.rem:provide grounding.
Feb 24, 2021 · Penalty $4,800
Active - Class - 1
Electrical work without a permit.observed at 130pm brauch circuit wiring installed throughout apartment 5a for outlets switches fixtures no application on file for electrical work.rem:obtain permit.
Feb 24, 2021 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 2
Failure to post and distribute tenant protection plan note:at time of inspection spoke with the contractor on the alone he stated je starteddoing demo in apartment 1a under the aforementioned job number but isn
Feb 24, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to post or distribute safe construction bill of rights.note: at time of inspection work had begun under the aforementioned job number by code it is required that the scbofr should be posted or distribu
Feb 24, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to provide cover face plate lamp holders luminaire canopy for electrical outlet.splice box covers missing throughout basement.rem:comply with ec code.
Feb 24, 2021 · Penalty $500
Active - Class - 1
Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment devices apparatus appliances materials or wiring in use.defective fixtures and wiring throughout basement also defective fixture in apartment 5a bathroom.rem:co
Feb 24, 2021 · Penalty $1,600
Active - Class - 2
Failure to have new or altered plumbing system tested on 01/22/2021 at approx.. 3:05pm i observed gas piping, fittings, washing machine box, water lines, drain line and dryer exhaust installed in apt 4e of the
Jan 22, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Work without a permit on 01/22/2021 at approx.. 3:05pm i observed gas piping, fittings, washing machine box, water lines, drain line and dryer exhaust installed in apt 4e of the above mentioned address without
Jan 22, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Electrical work without a permit for the installation fo several light fixtures conduits wires switches in the basement by an use person obtain permit
Dec 30, 2020 · Penalty $800
Active - Class - 2
2x10,99m7 2x10-outside comm inoperative repair; 99m7-one year tag missing provide.
Aug 6, 2019 · Penalty $310
Resolve - Class - 2
71m07,52m07,53m07,56y13,52o02,56o02. 71m07-provide pit light; 52m07-provide hoist rope data tag; 53m07-provide governor rope data tag; 56y13-seal hoist machine; 52o02-clean hoist ropes; 56o02-clean hoist
Feb 14, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. noted:observed at time of inspection construction work in progress in the apt 4e of the bldg under job#123184669 exp 10/20/18. also observed
Mar 12, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
40p16,32i10,8j1. 40p16-provide safe means of access to machine room; 32i10-repair damaged counterweight shoe; 8j1-adjust car leveling.
Jan 18, 2018 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35222159n issued on 12/14/16 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.note:no document file for
Jun 4, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35222159n issued on 12-14-16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for work w/o permit at cellar. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/
Apr 12, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35222159n issued on 12-14-16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file
Feb 14, 2017 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35108524n issued on 12/10/14 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and rcny 102-01. for work without a permit
Jan 7, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. i observed that plumbing & plaster work was being done in the cellar,pluming wokr was filed under #122961777,but permit was consisted of new copper piping,re-routing sewer lines. other work
Dec 14, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in nov# 35108524n issued on 12/10/14 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. note: no document filed for work w/out a permit. re
Sep 18, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35108524n issued on 12/10/14 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file
Aug 26, 2016 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in nov# 35108524n issued on 12/10/14 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. note: no document filed for work w/out a permit @ c
Jul 26, 2016 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov#35108524n issued on 12/10/14 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01.noted:no record of complianc
Jul 7, 2016 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 50 families to more families. note: @ cellar level 1 class 'a' apt w/ toilet, bath, kitchen, & rooms. 2 families living in the cellar. rem: restore to prior le
Jun 14, 2016 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2; 27-954. note: thereare 4 dryers in the cellar & no sprinklers system gas operated machine
Jun 14, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Plumbing work w/out a permit. note: @ cellar level gaslines installed to 4 dryers,water lines & install to 3 washers, bathrooms cap, waste lines & pipe cap @ kitchen & bath sro. rem: obtain permit or restore pr
Jun 14, 2016 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in nov# 35108524n issued on 12/10/14 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1, 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. note: no document file for work w/out a permit for
Jun 14, 2016 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and dob records:partitions erected creating use of room for living and sleeping.full kitchen withgas range and kitchen sink also full bathroom with water closet wash
May 31, 2016 · Penalty $3,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in nov#35108524n issued on 12/10/14 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.for work w/o a permti.rem comply w/ code
May 14, 2016 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35108524n issued on 12/10/14 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. at cellar altered plumbing,electric & partitions w/o a permit.
Feb 1, 2016 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35119428r issued on 1/22/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. at cellar altered plumbing & electric. remedy: comply w/comm's
Dec 16, 2015 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to comply w/comissioner's order contained in nov # 35119428r issued on 01/22/2015 and to file a cert of correction for work w/o permit @cellar creating laundry room-installed 4dryers/washers,plumbing
Oct 30, 2015 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35108524n issued on 12/10/14 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. for work w/o a permit at cellar altered plumbing,electric and
Sep 27, 2015 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35119428r issued on 1/22/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for work w/o a permit at cellar altered plumbing & electric to
Sep 27, 2015 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in nov#35108524n issued on 12/10/14 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.work w/o a permit.@ cellar created 2 class a apts.
Aug 12, 2015 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in nov#35119428r issued on 1/22/15 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.work w/o a permit.created laundry room @ cellar.rem
Aug 12, 2015 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35108523l issued on 12/10/14 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Aug 12, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in nov#35108524m issued on 12/10/2014 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1.1, 28-204.4 and 1rcny for work w/o a permit at cellar
Jun 29, 2015 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in notice ofnov#35119428r issued on 01/22/15 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 and 1rcny 102-01.for work w/o a permi
Jun 29, 2015 · Penalty $12,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction w/dob for nov #35108523l issued on 12/10/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. rmdy: file a certificate of correction.
May 7, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35108524n issued on 12/10/14,for work w/o permit. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
May 7, 2015 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Power outage
Aug 1, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close
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- General
Cabinet
Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 21, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 20, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 12, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 31, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 27, 2026 · Apt 6H
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 21, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 18, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 15, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 14, 2026 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
May 13, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cabinet
May 13, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 13, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 13, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 12, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 14, 2026 · Apt 1F
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 1G
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 1G
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 1G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 1G
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 1G
Close - Electric
Power outage
May 6, 2025 · Apt 5D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 6, 2024 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 19, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 19, 2024 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 19, 2024 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jul 19, 2024 · Apt 5H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 19, 2024 · Apt 4H
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 50
- Building area
- 53,034 ft²
- Lot area
- 12,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 7
- Block / lot
- 2136 / 180
- Assessed value
- $1,487,250
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #101564, last renewed Mar 12, 2026.
Questions about 656 West 162 Street
Who owns 656 West 162 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 656 Realty.
Does 656 West 162 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 619 housing violations at this property.
Is 656 West 162 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 49 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 98% of its 50 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 656 West 162 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 656 West 162 Street?
It has 50 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.