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617 West 170 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02142-0015Map

Owner of record: Heights 170 Property Owner LLC

617 West 170 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1917 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 33 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Heights 170 Property Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 243 housing violations here, most recently on October 15, 2026. 29 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 25 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
243
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
122

What to know

Concern
14 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 15, 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
25
About 76% of the building's 33 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 · 243

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at floor in the kitchen located at apt 5f, 5th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balane at upper window sash at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 5f, 5th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 5f, 5th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 5f, 5th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 in the private hallway located at apt 5f, 5th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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, west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5f, 5th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 south at west wall, west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 5f, 5th story, 3rd apartment from west at north

    Oct 15, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire at electrical receptacle at north wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

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

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). south wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the private hallway , the foyer , the 2nd room from north at east, the 3rd room from north at center, the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 1e, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Open — False certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall, west wall, south wall, east wall in the foyer located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Open — False certification
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st door from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the foyer located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Open — False certification
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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 = 3, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic tiles at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the private hallway , the 3rd room from north at east, the 2nd room from north at east, the 3rd room from north at center located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Open — False certification
  • C

    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) baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 west at north wall door, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

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

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Feb 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 4, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Feb 4, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at window in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance creating guillotine effect at 2nd window from east at south in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Refit closet door at east wall in the foyer located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 18, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 4B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Oct 24, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Oct 24, 2024

    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 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Feb 28, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall, east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 23, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble tread 13th from bottom up at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Sep 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 6

  • 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
  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    Jun 1, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Apr 14, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Provide approximately 25 linear feet of sidewalk shed along east corner of exposure 1 to protect pedestrians

    Jan 14, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    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

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Found federal fst-60 dual fuel boiler with exposed wiring ,poor lighting in boiler room,boiler room doors are to be self closing ,sight glass missing on rear chamber door,dirty glass gauge,burner need servicing

    Jun 24, 2026 · Penalty $1,280

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Exposed wiring and evidence of excessive soot.correct violating conditions & submit certificate of correction

    Jan 3, 2023

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenance. note at exp#1 east corner cornice stone loose sidewalk shed installed. permit#m00455817 exp 1-19-2022. remedy: maintain bldg exterior walls.

    Mar 22, 2021 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. observed at east corner of exposure #1 a defective stone cornice with area of concrete / mortar approx 3" x 2" loose and directly above public sidewalk. 2" x

    Jan 13, 2021

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Open
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Open
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Open
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Oct 2, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 15, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Nov 26, 2025 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 13, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 4, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 30, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 6, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 18, 2024 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 29, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 28, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 28, 2024 · Apt 4E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 3G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 5F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 11, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Mar 11, 2023 · Apt 5C

    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
1917
Floors
5
Residential units
33
Building area
30,020 ft²
Lot area
8,292 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2142 / 15
Assessed value
$1,181,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #106206, last renewed Jun 20, 2025.

Questions about 617 West 170 Street

Who owns 617 West 170 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Heights 170 Property Owner LLC.

Does 617 West 170 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 243 housing violations at this property.

Is 617 West 170 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 25 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 76% of its 33 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 617 West 170 Street built?

City records list 1917 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 617 West 170 Street?

It has 33 residential units.

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