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620 West 170 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02138-0155Map

Owner of record: Royal Charter Properties, INC.

620 West 170 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 65 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Royal Charter Properties, INC.. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on December 12, 2024. City tax records listed 63 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
21
DOB violations
17
ECB violations
15
HPD complaints
52

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Dec 12, 2024

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
63
About 97% of the building's 65 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 · 21

  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3k, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 12, 2024 · Apt 3K

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room

    Dec 12, 2024

    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.

    Nov 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Mar 3, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6k, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 6K

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west and south walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 6k, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 6K

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 6k, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 6K

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the private hallway located at apt 6k, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 6K

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 6k, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 6K

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles floor covering in the kitchen located at apt 6k, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 2, 2014 · Apt 6K

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Refit metal wall cabinet doors in the kitchen located at apt 3j, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 14, 2011 · Apt 3J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective apt entrance door located at apt 3j, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 14, 2011 · Apt 3J

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin flies in the entire apartment located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 14, 2008 · Apt 6E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 14, 2008 · Apt 6E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling, 1st dumb waiter from south at west wall, south wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 6g, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south

    Nov 7, 2007 · Apt 6G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at south

    Oct 18, 2005 · Apt 6F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    May 20, 2004 · Apt 2H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at west

    May 20, 2004 · Apt 2H

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective floor commercial tiles in the kitchen located at apt 5k, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 29, 2003 · Apt 5K

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5k, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 15, 2001 · Apt 5K

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing public hall fire doors all stys.

    Feb 28, 1996

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 17

  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 9b technical report by 2/21/2023

    Feb 22, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 9, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 9, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jul 9, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 15, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

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

    Aug 20, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 15, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 19, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 8, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 3, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 27, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Nov 30, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional

    Oct 1, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p8620

    Nov 22, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 29, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    15-push plate-46-shackle springs-35-skylight

    May 10, 1990

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 15

  • Class - 1

    Cease use item: door zone restrictor upon inspection car door zone restrictor is no working as per asme a17.1-2013 2.14.5.7; remedy: restore to service immediately and email the elevator division at eir@buildin

    Aug 6, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 9b report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #907164. remedy: submit acceptable requ

    Apr 11, 2024 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Multiple gas fired commercial dryers installed in cellar without a system of automatic sprinkler coverage, provide a system of automatic sprinklers where required

    Apr 12, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Multiple gas fired clothes dryers with associated gas piping installed in cellar. multiple washing machines with associated water supply and waste lines installed in cellar. utility company called to shut gas f

    Apr 12, 2019 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    New gas piping and water piping associated with gas fired clothes dryers and washing machines installed in cellar without test being performed, perform test

    Apr 12, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Removal of sidewalk shed w/o dept's approval. noted at time of inspection bldg facades were still designated as "unsafe";the amended report(tr6),received on 7-16-15 had not been accepted & safety measures had

    Aug 5, 2015 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the dob rules & regulations

    Jan 23, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    66o02/ 10m10/ 10h10/ 03d06/ 71d06/ 55y10/ 58o02/ 86u05 /38o02/ 38y02/ 05j10/ 03 - strike post & return post 10 - gibb missing : othern worn 71- junction box cover 05 - rubbing on return post when closing

    Feb 5, 2004 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    20a10,20x11,25b11,20-provide hpi indicator lamps20-repair basement button25-speed up car door

    Apr 19, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    50y, 18q, 18j, 31q, 15j, 61k, 73o, 3h. 18--access hole to hoistway. 18-make self latching when elevator is not at floor. 15-checks. 3- flooring.

    Feb 28, 1995 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    50 y, 18 q, 18 j, 31 q, 15 j, 74 y, 8 v, 61 k, 62 m, 73 o, 74 d, 11 y, 53 q (2) 18 make self latching. when elev is not at floor 15 checks 74 top car (1) 18 access hole to hoistway 74 id tag 62 toe guard

    Apr 29, 1994 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    50y,18q,18j,31q,15j,35i,11y,36w,74d,74y,46#. 18 make self latching when elev. is not at floor. 15 check. 35 sky light. 74 id tags. 74 topcar.

    Dec 6, 1993 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    8v,50y,17m,18q,18j,18j,31q,26q,27q,15j,35i,39#,52#. 17 glass .18 so that elev. will not stop when elev door is pull. 18 make self latchingwhen elev is not at floor. 15 checks. 35 skylight. 39&52 install new

    Oct 26, 1992

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    15m,11m,21l,73o,09l,35p,(15)push plates on doors (close spaces) (11)car lighting furnish guard.

    Feb 21, 1992

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    73#,35p,09l,03#,73o, 73#-perform 5 year test, 03#-provide capacity plate.

    Apr 23, 1991 · Penalty $75

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt 5K

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 5K

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2015 · Apt 6E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 16, 2014 · Apt 6G

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 14, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 14, 2013 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 14, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 13, 2013 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 23, 2013 · Apt 6K

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Oct 23, 2013 · Apt 6K

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 23, 2013 · Apt 6K

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 23, 2013 · Apt 6K

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 23, 2013 · Apt 6K

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 21, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 5, 2011 · Apt 3J

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    May 10, 2011 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 10, 2011 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 10, 2011 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 10, 2011 · Apt 2A

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 1, 2008 · Apt 6E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 1, 2008 · Apt 6E

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Mar 1, 2008 · Apt 6E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Feb 22, 2008 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 30, 2007 · Apt 6G

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 30, 2007 · Apt 6G

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 30, 2007 · Apt 6G

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2005 · Apt 3K

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 8, 2005 · Apt 6F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 8, 2005 · Apt 6F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 8, 2005 · Apt 5K

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 1, 2005 · Apt 5K

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 22, 2004 · Apt 5K

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2004 · Apt 5K

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 11, 2004 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 11, 2004 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 11, 2004 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 28, 2004 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 28, 2004 · Apt 3-H

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 27, 2004 · Apt 5K

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 5, 2004 · Apt 5K

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 3, 2003 · Apt 5K

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Aug 27, 2003 · Apt 5K

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Aug 27, 2003 · Apt 5K

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Aug 27, 2003 · Apt 5K

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 27, 2003 · Apt 5K

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
1920
Floors
6
Residential units
65
Building area
61,848 ft²
Lot area
13,892 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2138 / 155
Assessed value
$2,097,450
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #131060, last renewed Aug 7, 2025.

Questions about 620 West 170 Street

Who owns 620 West 170 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Royal Charter Properties, INC..

Does 620 West 170 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 620 West 170 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 63 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 97% of its 65 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 620 West 170 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 620 West 170 Street?

It has 65 residential units.

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