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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 21
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Dec 12, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.