621 West 169 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02138-0171Map
Owner of record: Royal Charter Properties, INC.
621 West 169 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1922 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 32 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Royal Charter Properties, INC.. HPD has recorded 79 housing violations here, most recently on October 17, 2018. City tax records listed 33 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 79
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 155
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 79
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide metal pan under marble tread 14th up from bottom at public hall stairs , 1st story
Oct 17, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective broken marble tread 14th up from bottom at public hall stairs , 1st story
Oct 17, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2017 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electrical wires ran on exterior wall from circuit breaker box in foyer to electrical outlets at west and north walls in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 26, 2017 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2017 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 11, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on balcony, building front at fire escape, 6th story, section at southeast
Aug 11, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
May 12, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner at front stack at fire escape, 6th story, section at west
Dec 9, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner at front stack at fire escape, 5th story, section at west
Dec 9, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
§ 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
Dec 9, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner at front stack at fire escape, 6th story, section at east
Dec 9, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wooden hand rail at public hall, 4th story
Sep 17, 2010
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jul 28, 2010 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at door in the entrance located at apt 6e, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 3, 2008 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6e, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 3, 2008 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window upper sash in the kitchen located at apt 6e, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 3, 2008 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window lower sash in the 2nd room from north located at apt 6e, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
May 3, 2008 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing handrail at west wall at public hall stairs, 1st story
Apr 21, 2008
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color interior area, of window/frame, in the kitchen located at apt 6e, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 13, 2008 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective window/frames, top & bottom sashes, in the entire apartment located at apt 6e, 6th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 13, 2008 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing steam valve handle at radiator in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, 1st door from east at south wall, 1st closet from east at south wall door in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from south at west wall, west wall, south wall, east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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) 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st door frame from east at south wall, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the foyer located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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) north wall, south wall, east wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4F
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) 1st door frame from north at east wall, north wall, south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4F
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) 1st door frame from north at east wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4F
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) west wall in the private hallway located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4F
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) north wall in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 5, 2008 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 8, 2007 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window casing at east in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2007 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing entrance door lock at public hall, 1st story
Feb 15, 2007
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes canopies at east stack , 5th story
Jul 29, 2006
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 29, 2006 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete floor at front areaway, 1st story
Apr 27, 2006
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond sill at west at 5 sty and 2 sty at fire escape
Apr 27, 2006
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding beyond sill at east 5 sty at fire escape
Apr 27, 2006
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at north wall at public hall, 5th story
Apr 27, 2006
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding material at north wall at public hall, 4th story
Oct 1, 2005
Closed — Violation dismissed
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 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Hazardous
Failure to comply with commissioners order. in that viol #34465219x & viol #34465220n issued on 4/5/05 for occupancy contrary to that allow-ed by the c of o #4574 of the bldg dept records. noted: new layout and
Aug 19, 2005 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #4574 of the building department records. noted: the 1st floor occupied with two commercial speen queen washing machine with $125 display and t
Apr 5, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o permit. work noted: new layout and constructed section of the tenament house created a commericial laundromat and installed two commercial speen queen washing machine,and two commercial gas dryers w/o
Apr 5, 2005 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Relief valve on hot water coil missing. remedy:install relief valve.
Aug 18, 1993 · Penalty $750
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 8, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2018 · Apt 2E
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 29, 2017 · Apt 6E
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 29, 2017 · Apt 6E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 6E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 16, 2016 · Apt 6E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 18, 2012 · Apt 6E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 18, 2012 · Apt 6E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 18, 2012 · Apt 6E
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 18, 2012 · Apt 6E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 18, 2012 · Apt 6E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 18, 2012 · Apt 6E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 18, 2012 · Apt 6E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 18, 2012 · Apt 6E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 18, 2012 · Apt 6E
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 18, 2012 · Apt 6E
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 18, 2012 · Apt 6E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2011 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2011 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2010 · Apt 6E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 13, 2010 · Apt 5A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 27, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 27, 2010 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Windows
Jun 4, 2008 · Apt 6E
Close - General
Windows
Jun 4, 2008 · Apt 6E
Close - General
Windows
May 10, 2008 · Apt 6E
Close - General
Windows
May 10, 2008 · Apt 6E
Close - General
Windows
May 10, 2008 · Apt 6E
Close - General
Windows
May 10, 2008 · Apt 6E
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 22, 2008 · Apt 6E
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 22, 2008 · Apt 6E
Close - General
Windows
Apr 22, 2008 · Apt 6E
Close - General
Windows
Apr 22, 2008 · Apt 6E
Close - General
Windows
Apr 4, 2008 · Apt 6E
Close - General
Windows
Apr 4, 2008 · Apt 6E
Close - General
Windows
Apr 1, 2008 · Apt 6E
Close - General
Windows
Apr 1, 2008 · Apt 6E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 1, 2008 · Apt 6E
Close - General
Windows
Mar 30, 2008 · Apt 6E
Close - General
Windows
Mar 30, 2008 · Apt 6E
Close - General
Windows
Mar 30, 2008 · Apt 6E
Close - General
Windows
Mar 30, 2008 · Apt 6E
Close - General
Windows
Mar 30, 2008 · Apt 6E
Close - General
Windows
Mar 2, 2008 · Apt 6E
Close - General
Windows
Mar 2, 2008 · Apt 6E
Close - General
Windows
Mar 2, 2008 · Apt 6E
Close - General
Windows
Mar 2, 2008 · Apt 6E
Close - General
Windows
Feb 21, 2008 · Apt 6E
Close - General
Windows
Feb 21, 2008 · Apt 6E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1922
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 32
- Building area
- 38,050 ft²
- Lot area
- 8,658 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2138 / 171
- Assessed value
- $1,054,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #121683, last renewed Aug 7, 2025.
Questions about 621 West 169 Street
Who owns 621 West 169 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Royal Charter Properties, INC..
Does 621 West 169 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 79 housing violations at this property.
Is 621 West 169 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 33 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 32 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 621 West 169 Street built?
City records list 1922 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 621 West 169 Street?
It has 32 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.