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617 West 168 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02138-0095Map

Owner of record: Columbia Universityin The City Of New Yo Rk Truste

617 West 168 Street is a hospital / health built in 1931 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 127 residential units across 7 floors. The owner of record is Columbia Universityin The City Of New Yo Rk Truste. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on April 2, 2021. 27 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
38
DOB violations
50
ECB violations
14
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 2, 2021

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

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

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 38

  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 14, 2018

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 14, 2018

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    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

    Jun 14, 2018

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 14, 2018

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 14, 2018

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    § 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 at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 14, 2018

    Open — Invalid certification
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 27, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 2, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening padlock on gate at east yard.

    Sep 7, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 4 sty apt 507. located at apt 507

    Feb 1, 1989 · Apt 507

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    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.

    Feb 1, 1989

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls south fire stairs 6 sty to roof.

    Feb 1, 1989

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass skylight south fire stair bulkhead roof.

    Feb 1, 1989

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls 6 sty to roof north fire stairs.

    Feb 1, 1989

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle north entrance 4 sty 2 from north at west apt 504. located at apt 504

    Feb 1, 1989 · Apt 504

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors north entrance 4 sty 2 from north at west apt 504. located at apt 504

    Feb 1, 1989 · Apt 504

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 5 sty apt 614. located at apt 614

    Feb 1, 1989 · Apt 614

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 5 sty apt 612. located at apt 612

    Feb 1, 1989 · Apt 612

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department private hall ceiling 5 sty apt 605. located at apt 605

    Feb 1, 1989 · Apt 605

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & west wall 4 sty apt 506 south room. located at apt 506

    Feb 1, 1989 · Apt 506

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line center.

    Feb 1, 1989

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 4 sty apt 514. located at apt 514

    Feb 1, 1989 · Apt 514

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 4 sty apt 514. located at apt 514

    Feb 1, 1989 · Apt 514

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 4 sty apt 515. located at apt 515

    Feb 1, 1989 · Apt 515

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 4 sty apt 513. located at apt 513

    Feb 1, 1989 · Apt 513

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 4 sty apt 509. located at apt 509

    Feb 1, 1989 · Apt 509

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3 sty apt 411. located at apt 411

    Feb 1, 1989 · Apt 411

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3 sty apt 412. located at apt 412

    Feb 1, 1989 · Apt 412

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3 sty apt 414. located at apt 414

    Feb 1, 1989 · Apt 414

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 5 sty apt 616. located at apt 616

    Feb 1, 1989 · Apt 616

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3 sty apt 416. located at apt 416

    Feb 1, 1989 · Apt 416

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 3 sty apt 413. located at apt 413

    Feb 1, 1989 · Apt 413

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.

    Feb 1, 1989

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    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.

    Feb 1, 1989

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective north handrail elevator bulkhead roof center.

    Feb 1, 1989

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation

DOB building violations · 50

  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst

    Jan 26, 2018

    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 - 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 - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 10, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 10, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 21, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test

    Oct 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test

    Oct 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired

    Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test

    Mar 31, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 15, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 15, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 18, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 18, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 7, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 7, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 18, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 18, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll11/98-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Apr 24, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Emergency power none

    Ll2604e-emergency power none

    Mar 31, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Apr 2, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 26, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 26, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Oct 1, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p18535

    Jan 10, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p18536

    Jan 10, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p18536

    Nov 19, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p18535

    Apr 12, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p18536

    Apr 12, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Jan 20, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Device #1p18535

    Feb 26, 1991

    Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    74_ telephone in floor files, and cover holes in the floor

    May 16, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 16, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    2

    Oct 12, 1989

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51)conduct full load lift & performance test in presence of inspector

    Jan 18, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51)cover car lights.(52)cover safety hole plate

    Jan 18, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 14

  • Class - 2

    Provide keys so a full inspection can be made by this department. elevator certificates missing. provide.

    Nov 15, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Provide keys so a full inspection can be made by this department.

    Nov 15, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Hoist ropes run by insufficient. shorten. water in pit. clean.

    Nov 15, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Counterweight run by insufficient. shorten hoist ropes. phone in cab inoperative. repair. water in pit. clean. pit light out repair

    Nov 15, 2021

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    As per mobile boiler; permit expired-nameplate info. not readable-no drains on safety valves-no body drains on safety valves-no guards on water column gage glass & for cond. tank gage glass-no antisiphon for p

    Jul 8, 2019 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    12x10,29m07. 12x10-rmdy: repair two car lights in car; 29m07-rmdy: provide and install covers for door operator.

    Jan 9, 2019

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Partial swo issued for suspended scaffolds pursuant 28-207.2 & posted on premises. unqualified foreman supervising the job. noted: at time of inspection following worker: sandra gonzalez who introduced herself

    Jul 20, 2017 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Scaffold training card not avalible for inspection. noted: at time of inspection following worker: marlon claviso working on suspended scaffold w/o suspended scaffold training card. remedy: disc activity/obtain

    Jul 20, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 3301.9.2 failure to provide sidewalk shed parapet sign. noted: at time of inspection sidewalk shed at exp#1(w 168 st)& exp#3(w 169 st)missing parapet sign according to 3301.9.2 it must contain the address

    Jul 20, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to file an architect/engineer report certifying exit/directional signs are connected to emergency power source/storage battery equipment. remedy: file architect/engineer report.

    Jan 27, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Active
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  • Non-hazardous

    74b09-75b05-03d06-57p07. 74-remove sprieacker piping from mir. 75-perform reg 5 year tests 03-secoure rear tempwall panel 57-provide access to pit.

    Mar 6, 2002 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    46k12/ 46h12

    Feb 15, 2002 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    031,15l,570,10l.

    Feb 26, 1991 · Penalty $150

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    031,570,10l,350.

    Feb 26, 1991 · Penalty $150

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 15, 2018 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Hospital / health (I1)
Year built
1931
Floors
7
Residential units
127
Building area
93,600 ft²
Lot area
18,000 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2138 / 95
Assessed value
$5,030,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #106175, last renewed Nov 3, 2025.

Questions about 617 West 168 Street

Who owns 617 West 168 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Columbia Universityin The City Of New Yo Rk Truste.

Does 617 West 168 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.

Is 617 West 168 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 617 West 168 Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 617 West 168 Street?

It has 127 residential units and 129 units in total.

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