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640 West 171 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02142-0034Map

Owner of record: 640 West 171 St LLC

640 West 171 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1916 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 31 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 640 West 171 St LLC. HPD has recorded 179 housing violations here, most recently on November 6, 2025. 14 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 25 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
179
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
172

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 6, 2025

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 81% of the building's 31 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 · 179

  • B

    Properly secure the loose sink in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the east and south ceramic tile walls in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 = 5, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from north at east wall, 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from north at east wall, 1st door from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 west at north wall, south wall, east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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) east wall, west wall in the foyer located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • 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, north wall, east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from north at center, the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • 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, north wall, south wall, east wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

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

    Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from north at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinets and wall cabinet doors in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective south wall electrical outlet in the kitchen located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Dec 2, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window frame in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    Jun 19, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 with sheetrock and studs with door erected from floor to ceiling creating extra room in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    Jun 19, 2022 · Apt 4C

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

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

    Jun 19, 2022 · Apt 4C

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    Jun 19, 2022 · Apt 4C

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective the sloping wood floor in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    Jun 19, 2022 · Apt 4C

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

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble door saddle in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 25, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles. in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 25, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 25, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 25, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood door saddle in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 25, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor. in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 25, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window frame at west wall. in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 25, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 10, 2021 · Apt 4C

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

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at closet at west wall apaprox. 2 sq.ft in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 10, 2021 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 10, 2021 · Apt 4C

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

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 10, 2021 · Apt 4C

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

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 10, 2021 · Apt 4C

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

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 12, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor at public hall, 5th story

    Oct 4, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle 4th up from bottom at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Oct 4, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble treads 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 14th up from bottom at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Oct 4, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble nosing 16th up from bottom at public hall stairs at public hall, 2nd story

    Oct 4, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 walls erected with lockable door creating storage room under public hall stairs at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2021 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 14, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 3, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Observed demolition of two cement block walls, along the property line without permit, obtain all permits; obtain new work permit for demolition of cement block wall

    Mar 18, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at exp1 building front parapet is in state of disrepair leaning inward sidewalk shed installed under job #m00073756-i which exp on 4/21/19. rmdy: re

    Oct 1, 2018 · Penalty $310

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. noted: at exp#1 front facade,parapet is leaning inward that can become a hazard to public. remedy: repair or replace.

    Aug 23, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: parapet walla exp#1 is leaning inward that can become a hazard to public at front enter to bldg. the section that needs attention is approx 10ft x 5ft

    Jul 11, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain plumbing and /or appurtenances- hazardous. remedy: maintain plumbing and/or appurtenances. location: yard. yard drain clogged with debris. broken grills.

    Feb 10, 2003 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit: noted: at rear, and east and west side of building at basement/ yard level a concrete block wall approx 10 ft. high and more than appprox 120+ linear feet and topped wiht illegal bandolier

    Jan 14, 2003 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 5, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 4, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 11, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 3, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Dec 3, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 3, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 3, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 3, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Dec 3, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Radiator

    Dec 3, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 2, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 20, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 20, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 30, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 27, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 27, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 27, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 14, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 21, 2022 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 3, 2021 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 3, 2021 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 30, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 4, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 22, 2021 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 22, 2021 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 22, 2021 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 3, 2020 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 3, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 31, 2020 · 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
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1916
Floors
5
Residential units
31
Building area
23,380 ft²
Lot area
6,793 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2142 / 34
Assessed value
$979,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #103584, last renewed Aug 21, 2025.

Questions about 640 West 171 Street

Who owns 640 West 171 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 640 West 171 St LLC.

Does 640 West 171 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 179 housing violations at this property.

Is 640 West 171 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 25 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 81% of its 31 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 640 West 171 Street built?

City records list 1916 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 640 West 171 Street?

It has 31 residential units.

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