708 West 171 Street
Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02139-0170Map
Owner of record: Joy Realty Co.,
708 West 171 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 Joy Realty Co.,. HPD has recorded 52 housing violations here, most recently on September 5, 2018. City tax records listed 51 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 52
- DOB violations
- 16
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 62
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 · 52
- BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''
Sep 5, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls and ceiling throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''
Sep 5, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line pipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''
Sep 5, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at west sink in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''
Sep 5, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures and electrical outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''
Sep 5, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection from flushometer to water closet in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''
Sep 5, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures to entire apt in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective base cabinet rusted in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 3rd room from east located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 25, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the foyer located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective 1st electrical outlet from east in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Jul 20, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash of window in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at all walls in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood baseboard molding at south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at radiator in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective interior south wood casing at door frame in the foyer located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing information at public hall, 1st story
Jul 20, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing 2nd electrical outlet cover from east in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall behind sink in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items stored at public hall, 2nd story, section ''west''
Jul 20, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
Jul 20, 2018
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
Jul 20, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Jul 20, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Jul 20, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door bell at door in the entrance located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''west''
Jul 20, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at radiator in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 25, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at flush pipe to flushometer in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 25, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at sink waste line in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 25, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 25, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 25, 2018 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - 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 incorrect frame. at public hall, 1st story
May 11, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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 missing at 1st sty public hall.
Sep 14, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west
Sep 14, 2017 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west
Sep 14, 2017 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, walls, doors, closets, windows and trims located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west
Sep 14, 2017 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west
Sep 14, 2017 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west
Sep 14, 2017 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at west
Sep 12, 2017 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 16
- Retaining wall none
Failed to file cycle 1 technical report by 12/31/2018 per rcny 103-09
Oct 1, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 18, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 15, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 15, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 1, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 1, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 12, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 12, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 16, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 16, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 26, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 26, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 24, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 24, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 17, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 17, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain buildings in code-compliant manner. note: at the time of inspection: observed at exposures #3 south elevation crackes/spalled and missing mortar between rock also loose material at the retai
Apr 18, 2026
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v39042762p issued6/11/21 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.
Jul 26, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v39042761n issued6/11/21 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.comply w/commissioner's order &/or file c/c.
Jul 26, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in summons/v39042757k issued6/11/21 &to file c/c pursuant to28-201.1&1rcny102-01.no permit or app on file to correct violating condition for work w/o permit co
Jul 26, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. observed 6 story non-fireproof multiple dwelling with egress pathway at exp #3 100% obstructed with demolition debris from unpermitted demolition/construction oc
Jun 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit. full gut demolition/construction taking place in apt. #31b with all walls stripped to wood latte and wood studs no permits on file for the work., obtain permit
Jun 11, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: no fire-stopping per bc 712.3; 27-345. all fire-stopping has been removed from all walls and all ceilings in apt #31b creating an immediately hazardous con
Jun 11, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Car door doesn't open all the way at landings, adjust. adjust floor levels.
Nov 18, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2025 · Apt 64A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 6, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Oct 6, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 6, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Apr 18, 2019 · Apt 33B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 2, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 2, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close
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- Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 2, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 2, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 2, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 2, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 2, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 2, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 2, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 2, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 14, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 14, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 14, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 14, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 14, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 14, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 14, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 14, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 14, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 14, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 7, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 7, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 7, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 18, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 19, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
May 1, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 1, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 1, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 1, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
May 1, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 1, 2018 · Apt 3B
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 9, 2017 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 9, 2017 · Apt 3B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 9, 2017 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 9, 2017 · Apt 3B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2017 · Apt 51A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 6, 2016 · Apt 25A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 30, 2014 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 15, 2010 · Apt 31A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 7, 2010 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 7, 2010 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 2, 2009 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D7)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 53
- Building area
- 51,140 ft²
- Lot area
- 12,200 ft²
- Zoning
- R8
- Community board
- 112
- Council district
- 10
- Block / lot
- 2139 / 170
- Assessed value
- $2,659,500
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #100954, last renewed Jul 22, 2025.
Questions about 708 West 171 Street
Who owns 708 West 171 Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Joy Realty Co.,.
Does 708 West 171 Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 52 housing violations at this property.
Is 708 West 171 Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 51 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 96% of its 53 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 708 West 171 Street built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 708 West 171 Street?
It has 53 residential units and 54 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.