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720 West 170 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02139-0145Map

Owner of record: Royal Charter Properties, INC.

720 West 170 Street is an elevator apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 53 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Royal Charter Properties, INC.. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on July 8, 2026. City tax records listed 53 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
22
DOB violations
24
ECB violations
9
HPD complaints
52

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Jul 8, 2026

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
53
About 100% of the building's 53 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 · 22

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at the exit door to the rear yard at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 8, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Aug 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 1st room from east located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 13, 2011 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 13, 2011 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 13, 2011 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1g, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 13, 2011 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color loose and unkeyed plaster ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2010 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2010 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2010 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2010 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2010 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2010 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Aug 13, 2010 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , 1st section from north at east

    May 8, 2008 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , 1st section from north at east

    May 8, 2008 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from west at north , 1st section from north at east

    May 8, 2008 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of excessive hot water ( 156 deg ) in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at west

    Jan 12, 2004 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of mold and mildew, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 21, 2003 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of moild and mildew,east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 21, 2003 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint south & west walls 5 sty southeast apt 5i south room camacho 927 7403 er1. located at apt 5i

    Feb 28, 1996 · Apt 5I

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint ceiling 5 sty southeast apt 52 south room camahco 927 7403 er1. located at apt 52

    Feb 28, 1996 · Apt 52

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove or cover in a manner approved by the department the peeling lead paint west & east walls 5 sty southeast apt 5i foyer camacho 927 7403 er1. located at apt 5i

    Feb 28, 1996 · Apt 5I

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 24

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    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 elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 14, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 7a technical report by 02/21/2012

    Jan 31, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 15, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 24, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Facade facade optional

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

    Feb 27, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Facade facade optional

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

    Feb 22, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade optional

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

    Feb 22, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 required

    L1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade required

    Jun 25, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jan 31, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 24, 2005

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Feb 12, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    1p11628

    Jan 15, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 15, 2002

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    (51) properly tag governor after conducting two (2) year test

    Nov 3, 1988

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 9

  • Class - 2

    67x10,66m07. 67x10-rmdy repair in car phone; 66m07-rmdy provide and install cover for rope gripper.

    Jan 9, 2019

    Resolve
  • 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#807171.rem:submit required technical report.

    May 18, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. defects noted: at time of inspection window units at 2nd & 3rd flrs are obstructing fire escape platforms. remedy: remove obstructions immediately.

    Jul 23, 2013 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Local law report filed as "unsafe" unsafe condition exists and no measures taken to secure safety of public as per 27-129(d) and 1rcny 32-03(b)(5)(i) remedy" provide safety measures as per bldg code or file

    Apr 3, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a 16 34a 50 50) waste oil in boiler room.

    Apr 22, 2005 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    8v1/3m7/12q3/12x11/10h12/19q3/5j11/23l6/39g12/39m7/36q3/62o2/67q3. 3m7= capacity plate. 12x11 car top. 19q3=bsmt fl. 5j11 too much gap between car door and car post. 23l6= secure to code. 39g12 #1 fuse wired. 3

    Feb 19, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    14 m 11 q 08 v 37 g

    Mar 8, 1997

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    743,05#. 74 city device number identification tags. 05 car door has no slow down bangs.

    Jul 30, 1993

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    14m,31q,73o,60m,33m,35p,33i,22d,40h,33w,33 light 33 wall

    Apr 29, 1991 · Penalty $150

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jul 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Apr 23, 2025 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 2H

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Apr 8, 2022 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 8, 2022 · Apt 44

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 17, 2019 · Apt 6H

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 9, 2018 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2016 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 9, 2012 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 29, 2011 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 29, 2011 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 29, 2011 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Aug 4, 2010 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 4, 2010 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jun 21, 2010 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Jun 21, 2010 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 21, 2010 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 7, 2008 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 3, 2008 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat-plant

    Jan 3, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 3, 2008 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 23, 2007 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Sep 29, 2006 · Apt 3E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jul 12, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 12, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 8, 2006 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 29, 2006 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 2, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 2, 2006 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 20, 2005 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 28, 2005 · Apt 5E

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 27, 2005 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 17, 2005 · Apt 6C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 17, 2005 · Apt 3H

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2004 · Apt 1H

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 8, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 19, 2003 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 18, 2003 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 18, 2003 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 18, 2003 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Dec 18, 2003 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 18, 2003 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 18, 2003 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 15, 2003 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 15, 2003 · Apt 1D

    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
53
Building area
47,814 ft²
Lot area
9,965 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2139 / 145
Assessed value
$2,050,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #123342, last renewed Aug 7, 2025.

Questions about 720 West 170 Street

Who owns 720 West 170 Street?

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

Does 720 West 170 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 720 West 170 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 53 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 53 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 720 West 170 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 720 West 170 Street?

It has 53 residential units.

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