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705 West 170 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02139-0183Map

Owner of record: Belmont Ventures LLC

705 West 170 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Belmont Ventures LLC. HPD has recorded 1,138 housing violations here, most recently on September 17, 2026. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 18 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
1,138
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
12
HPD complaints
798

What to know

Concern
13 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 17, 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
18
About 90% of the building's 20 apartments
Up from 16 in 2018

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 · 1,138

  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Sep 17, 2026 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance upper and lower sash at window leading to fire escape in the 1st room from north located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 32

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules device defective in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 32

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 0; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 33

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at upper and lower sash at window leading to fire escape in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door leading to roof at north at bulkhead

    Jun 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose escutcheon plate at ceiling around heat riser pipe in the bathroom located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly secure the loose escutcheon plate at ceiling around heat riser pipe in the kitchen located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective roof covering

    Jun 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations device defective in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 32

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 51

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 29, 2026

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water temperature exceeding a maximum temperature of 130 degress in the entire apartment located at apt 34, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 34

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective outer lower window sash balance at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 51, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 51

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective base cabinet floor in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain glazing at rusted bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 32

    Open — Not complied with
  • I

    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 17, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving concrete at fire passage way, section ''west''

    Sep 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection at 4 inch wastepipe stack at east wall at basement

    Sep 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection at wastepipe stack at west wall at basement

    Sep 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection at wastepipe at sink in the kitchen located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 11, 2025 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at rat droppings at west at fire passage way

    Jul 25, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at rates around garbage gans at fire passage way, 1st story

    Jul 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood sub. floor in the 3rd room from north located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 27, 2025 · Apt 54

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 27, 2025 · Apt 54

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Jun 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at building front and west fire passageway at fire passage way

    Jun 11, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the stagnant water at south yard, 1st story

    May 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.

    May 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit door leading to south yard, 1st story

    May 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in house trap at south yard, 1st story

    May 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at rates around garbage gans at fire passage way, 1st story

    May 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt apt54, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 15, 2025 · Apt APT54

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 33

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Dec 30, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 33

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 4

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 8 metal threads from bottom to top leading to street at public hall stairs, section at west

    Dec 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal threads first 2 from bottom leading to street at fire passage way, section at east

    Dec 26, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 26, 2024 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents rats at basement

    Dec 18, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective door wood saddle at entrance in the 3rd room from north located at apt 54, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt 54

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective leaking boiler at boiler room

    Dec 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective leaking boiler at basement

    Dec 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lower window sash glass pane at the intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Dec 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 11

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 4, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 4, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 4, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Immediately provide sws approx.12'-0 wide x30'-0" in length to provide ovehead protection to entire east courtyard

    Jun 14, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Emergency work order due to defective facade.building exterior masonry facade wall@roof level(exp#4)above e.courtyard obser.to be in a state of disrepair&masonry has fallen down into e.courtyard @exp#4 remedy: immed.retain nys reg.prof.eng.to direct&superv.full time.the immed installation of supported scaffolding w/complete debris nett

    Apr 27, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Partial vacate order observed:roof top bulkhead is in stateof collapse with masonry units over looking e.court yard displaced/bulging/missng with masonry debris present in court yard below.further collapse is imminent. immediately vacate entire east courtyard(ex#4)

    Apr 27, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Immediately provide sidewalk shed 12'-0" wide x 30'-0" in length to provide overhead protection to entire east courtyard

    Apr 17, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Retaining wall none

    Failed to file cycle 1 technical report by 12/31/2018 per rcny 103-09

    Oct 1, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1994

    Dob violation - active
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 12

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain buildings in code-compliant manner. note:-at the time of inspection, observed at exposure #3 north elevation cracked/spalled and missing mortar between rock also loose material at the retain

    Apr 18, 2026 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    1rcny 103-09(e). failure to file a retaining wall condition assessmentreport by the deadline as required by 1rcny 103-09(e)(2) and (5). to date, the department has not recieved a retaining wall condition assess

    Feb 25, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    E.c.b violation issued for failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway at the time of inspection observed at exposure 1 on the third floor fire escape flowers pots obstructed stairs passage way creating a h

    Sep 4, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioners order. no cert of correction on file for class 1 ecb vio # 39084017k with hearing date passed and no compliance recorded. note violation regarding immediately

    May 2, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    I observed several areas in disrepair in apt 23, missing plaster on kit-wall, many holes on the ceiling- hallway, bathrm & othrs rms, demolition debris, rubbish & unsanitary conditions on the floor, more rubbis

    May 2, 2024 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply with commissioners order. no cert of correction on file for class 1 ecb vio #39064466h with hearing date passed and no compliance recorded. note violation regarding immediately

    May 2, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Observed at exp.2,3&4. facades in severe state of disrepair w. multi. step-cracks, spalling bricks & decaying mortar creating porous areas at var. locations. at roof level parapet wall is out of plumb & bulging

    Dec 6, 2023 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Cease use, rockmills boiler model #mp-40, due to clogged chimney fumes spilling out through barometric damper. do not operate boiler until all hazardous conditions are corrected and dob is notified to re inspec

    Oct 30, 2023 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. rooftop bulkhead of 5 story building is in state of collapse with masonry units overlooking east courtyard (exp #4) displaced / bulging / missing with maso

    Apr 17, 2023 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner : at time of inspection observed water leaking from 2nd fl. to basement. broken pipes, damaged ,& broken interior walls at basement, metal stairs leading to

    Mar 21, 2023 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. at time of inspection, observed rust rotted damage to the exterior cellar level staircase landing at exposure #1. metal staircase landing is partially co

    Jun 21, 2022 · Penalty $6,250

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain.defect is section of the gypsum plaster ceiling approx 3/4" their 4'-0"x5"-0" area fell from the ceiling after living room creating hazardous condition for occupancy.remedy:make safe immedia

    Apr 10, 2001 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 19, 2026 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 11, 2026 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 54

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jun 4, 2026 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 8, 2026 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 2, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 18, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 22, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 5, 2025 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 4, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    May 28, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 24, 2025 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt 54

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 11, 2025 · Apt APT54

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2024 · Apt 33

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 54

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2024 · Apt 52

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
20
Building area
18,140 ft²
Lot area
4,875 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2139 / 183
Assessed value
$415,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #118631, last renewed Oct 20, 2023.

Questions about 705 West 170 Street

Who owns 705 West 170 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Belmont Ventures LLC.

Does 705 West 170 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1,138 housing violations at this property.

Is 705 West 170 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 18 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 90% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 705 West 170 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 705 West 170 Street?

It has 20 residential units.

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