709 West 169 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02139-0140Map
Owner of record: Royal Charter Properties, INC.
709 West 169 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1912 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 43 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Royal Charter Properties, INC.. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on May 15, 2026. 1 of the 46 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 41 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 46
- DOB violations
- 19
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 64
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
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HPD housing violations · 46
- IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 6e vacate# 260728 in the entire apartment located at apt, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 15, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 13, 2026 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at 1st fire escape from west at south at building front at fire escape
Dec 30, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped steam pipe at north wall at public hall, 6th story
Dec 30, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper and lower window sashes at 6th and 5th stories, at public hall stairs, section at east
Nov 5, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood decking and asphalt material at the roof , section at southwest
Nov 5, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the walls and ceiling inside the closet in the 6th room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the walls and ceiling in the 6th room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the walls and ceiling inside the closet in the 6th room from north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the walls and ceiling in the 6th room from north located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at walls and ceiling inside the closet in the 6th room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 6th room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at walls and ceiling in the 6th room from north located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper and lower window sashes in the 3rd room from north located at apt 6d, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at west
Nov 5, 2025 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Aug 12, 2024
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 24, 2018 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 24, 2018 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 24, 2018 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1b, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Jan 24, 2017 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 4th room from east located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 21, 2016 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation metal radiator in the 4th room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 4th room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the foyer located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation metal heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 21, 2010 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective window counter balance lower sash in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic tile walls in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 4, 2009 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at radiator in the 4th room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 20, 2008 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 20, 2008 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 20, 2008 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood baseboard at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 20, 2008 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles around bathtub at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 20, 2008 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods second story frount of building at center at fire escape
Aug 4, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 5 sty west apt 5e. , section '' ''
May 26, 1996 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling private hall 2nd sty east at south apt 1b mrs. rayes 795-5081. , section '' ''
Mar 1, 1996 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 19
- No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required
Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017
May 31, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
Cease use
Dec 18, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - 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 annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 14, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 4, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 16, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 26, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 25, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Facade facade optional
Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional
Nov 30, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 17, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 23, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 12, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p10305
Jan 15, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
1p10305
Jan 17, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 3, 1992
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(74) capacity plate in cab missing
Nov 21, 1990
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) enclose wires top of car, cover hand holds in hoistway doors
Nov 3, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 2
Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls & appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#807170.rem:submit required technical report.
May 18, 2018 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
05a10.56y13.70z02.7x10.68m7.(05a10)cease use item.door zone restriction has been altered and rendered inoperative.repair restriction and contact nyc dob at [email protected] to restore service(56)hoist mach
Jan 10, 2018 · Penalty $1,000
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
84x10,58o02,36m07,20i10,20d06,16b01,64x10,21d06.84x-restore car communications.58o-oil residue on brake & pads.36m-provide step or ladder tooverhead.20i-damaged vision panel 3fl.20d-unsecure vision panel-lobby
Aug 13, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Lailure to provide required means of egress for every fl.noted:fire escape at eastside of bldg has be 100% obstructed by const.debris at 2nd,3rd,4th & 5th fls.debris consited of sand bags filled with old brick
Apr 25, 2002 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to safety & property remove material debris from construction site:noted:removed bricks from facade were placed into bags & stored on fire escape from the 2nd fl.to the 5th fl.causing a hazardous condit
Apr 25, 2002 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03 s 37 o 73 o 74 m 33 e 75 v 33- deflector sheave rubbing overhaad and wall cracking over head properly repair wall and adjust deflector sheave.
Mar 8, 1997 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
74# city identification.device tags.
Jul 30, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
01l;08v;05j;50v;35o;50o;11q;53b;
Mar 3, 1992
Resolve - Non-hazardous
22d,50f,39h,50y,3m,37g,36w,35t,31q,28h,14m,33w,61m,5j,50#,3 capacity plate 35 name of elev co 31 mr & top & bottom of elev 61 key hole 50 noise
Apr 26, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 19, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 25, 2023 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 20, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 20, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 20, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 28, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 28, 2021 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 28, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 18, 2018 · Apt 1B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 15, 2016 · Apt 6F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 15, 2016 · Apt 6F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 15, 2016 · Apt 6F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 6B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Floor
Jul 15, 2010 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 1, 2010 · Apt 2G
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 1, 2010 · Apt 2G
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Mar 1, 2010 · Apt 2G
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 1, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 1, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 1, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 1, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 1, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Apr 1, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Apr 1, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Windows
Apr 1, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Floor
Apr 1, 2009 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 8, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Aug 8, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 8, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 8, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Floor
Aug 8, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 8, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Floor
Aug 8, 2008 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 28, 2008 · Apt 5D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 28, 2008 · Apt 5D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 28, 2008 · Apt 5D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 28, 2008 · Apt 5D
Close - General
Doors
Sep 17, 2007 · Apt 6C
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 28, 2007 · Apt 6E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2007 · Apt 6E
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 12, 2006 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 12, 2006 · Apt 2B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1912
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 43
- Building area
- 39,384 ft²
- Lot area
- 8,483 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2139 / 140
- Assessed value
- $1,362,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #131858, last renewed Aug 7, 2025.
Questions about 709 West 169 Street
Who owns 709 West 169 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Royal Charter Properties, INC..
Does 709 West 169 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.
Is 709 West 169 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 41 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 95% of its 43 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 709 West 169 Street built?
City records list 1912 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 709 West 169 Street?
It has 43 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.