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656 West 171 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02142-0038Map

Owner of record: Ft. Washington Equities, Ltd.

656 West 171 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1939 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 29 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Ft. Washington Equities, Ltd.. HPD has recorded 220 housing violations here, most recently on October 14, 2026. 12 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 30 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
220
DOB violations
11
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
488

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 14, 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
30
About 100% of the building's 29 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 220

  • 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

    Oct 14, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock and assembly at door in the entrance located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective the countertop at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less then 10sq ft of mold on ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in the wasteline at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the steam riser in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

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

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

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

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

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

    Oct 4, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
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  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • 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

    Sep 10, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 5th story

    Aug 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 5th story

    Aug 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 5th story

    Aug 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of construction materials at 1st public hall bulkhead from east, 5th story

    Aug 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of cord installed at fire door leading to east section preventing door from self-closing. 5 at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of cord installed at fire door leading to west section preventing door from self-closing. at public hall, 2nd story

    Aug 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of cord installed at fire door leading to east section preventing door from self-closing. at public hall, 3rd story

    Aug 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of cord installed at fire door leading to east section preventing door from self-closing. at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of cord installed at fire door leading to west section preventing door from self-closing. at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of cord installed at fire door leading to east section preventing door from self-closing. at public hall, 5th story

    Aug 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of cord installed at fire door leading to west section preventing door from self-closing. at public hall, 5th story

    Aug 18, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 1st fire escape from east, north exterior wall (building front) at 4th story balcony

    Aug 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door , 1st story

    Aug 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at east fire door at east section at public hall, 5th story

    Nov 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at west fire door at west section at public hall, 4th story

    Nov 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at west fire door at west section at public hall, 5th story

    Nov 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at east fire door at east section at public hall, 4th story

    Nov 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at west fire door at west section at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at east fire door at east section at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at west fire door at west section at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at east fire door at east section at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door to west section at public hall, 2nd story

    Nov 1, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door to west section at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 1, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door to east section at public hall, 3rd story

    Nov 1, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door to east section at public hall, 4th story

    Nov 1, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door to west section at public hall, 5th story

    Nov 1, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door to east section at public hall, 5th story

    Nov 1, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit door leading to roof at bulkhead at public hall, 5th story

    Aug 5, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 4th story, section ''east''

    Aug 5, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 3rd story, section ''east''

    Aug 5, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 4th story, section ''west''

    Aug 5, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective marble treads 15th from bottom up at public hall stairs, 5th story

    Aug 5, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at bulkhead at public hall, 5th story

    Aug 5, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 3rd story, section ''west''

    Aug 5, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and north wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story

    Sep 14, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 11

  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Apr 29, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 13, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    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
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Sep 12, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Oct 30, 2007

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    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, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35331603n issued on 05-03-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. remedy: comply

    Jun 15, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failrue to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at exp#1 bldg front several cracks observed & at exp#4 several cracks on walls between apts below windows & at fire passageway ceiling & walls.

    May 3, 2018 · Penalty $1,562

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. at the time of my inspection of the above address on the above date i observed cracks at exp#1 also cracks observed in the exterior fire exit hallway & step crac

    Mar 20, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approved amendments & stop work order issued.delta beams on site larger than on approved on site back span 16' plan calls for 12'.tie back for outri

    May 3, 2011

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Stop all work work w/o permit haz. condition observed:fire rated materials remove from walls & ceiling in over 50% of apt 3 workers present at time of inspection new electrical junction boxes & wiring visible

    Oct 30, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection. noted : no approved plans submitted at the above building for conformation that violation # 072682cdb1 for partitions removal in the first fl

    Mar 9, 2004

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Exit passageway or corridor total obstruction. noted : the fire escapelanding obstructed with plastic buckets. 3#, old air condition, and other house debris creating obstruction and hazardous condition. locatio

    Mar 9, 2004 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: constructed a pigeon coop 4ft by 8ft and 6ft high made out of combustible material at the roof level without first obtaining permits and approvals as required. remedy: remove

    Feb 6, 2004 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building department records.one class "a" apt created at cellar west increasing the number of apts from 30 to 31.remedy:discontinue apt for

    Sep 5, 2000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall-defect is (1) horisontal crack at ceiling of west fire passageway separating from wall (2) vertical cracks on west wall from around to 1st floor north/west corner sepa

    Sep 22, 1995 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    Work with out permit. work noted 1st floor. stripped ceilings, stipped bearing walls entire partitions removed and new 2" x 3" partition in the process of erecting, subfloor partially removed all work being don

    Jul 29, 1991 · Penalty $285

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 16, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 29, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 11, 2026 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 2, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    Jun 2, 2025 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • General

    Mailbox

    May 24, 2025 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 24, 2025 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 29, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 9, 2024 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 31, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 12, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 8, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 7, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 1, 2021 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 24, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 11, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 10, 2021 · 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
1939
Floors
5
Residential units
29
Building area
34,386 ft²
Lot area
7,500 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2142 / 38
Assessed value
$1,128,150
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #131623, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.

Questions about 656 West 171 Street

Who owns 656 West 171 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ft. Washington Equities, Ltd..

Does 656 West 171 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 220 housing violations at this property.

Is 656 West 171 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 30 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 29 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 656 West 171 Street built?

City records list 1939 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 656 West 171 Street?

It has 29 residential units.

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