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642 West 172 Street

Manhattan, NY 10032BBL 1-02142-0081Map

Owner of record: 642 W 172 Wh Realty LLC

642 West 172 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10032. It has 26 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 642 W 172 Wh Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 330 housing violations here, most recently on August 18, 2026. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 26 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
330
DOB violations
5
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
435

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 18, 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
26
About 100% of the building's 26 apartments
Up from 25 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

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 · 330

  • A

    Post a sign indicating hours of collection and method of collection of waste material where dumbwaiter service is not provided. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 18, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

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

    Jan 5, 2026

    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.

    Jan 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 25, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 25

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 25, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 25

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the private hallway located at apt 25, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 25

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling inside the closet at north wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 25, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 25

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall inside the closet at north wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 25, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 25

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 30 sq.ft at ceiling and north wall at closet in the 5th room from north located at apt 25, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 25

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 25, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 25

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 25, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 27, 2025 · Apt 25

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal cornice at building front entrance at roof

    Jun 3, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening self locking panic bar at bulkhead door

    Feb 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at all balconies at east fire escape at building rear

    Feb 20, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace with new the missing door handle for re entry

    Feb 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at east fire door at bulkhead

    Feb 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Sep 23, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 5, 2024 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 5, 2024 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 5, 2024 · Apt 23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the fire passage way

    Jul 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the center court yard

    Jul 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jul 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jul 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at all balconies at west fire escape at building front

    Jun 27, 2024

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the missing escuctheon plate at ceiling and bottom of heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 27, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at heat riser at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 27, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jun 27, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jun 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at fire door leading to north section at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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, 2nd closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt apt23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt APT23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from east at south wall door in the 1st room from east located at apt apt23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt APT23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd closet from east at south wall door in the 1st room from east located at apt apt23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt APT23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, north wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt apt23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt APT23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd window frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt apt23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt APT23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt apt23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt APT23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 east at south wall, north wall, east wall in the bathroom located at apt apt23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt APT23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 south at west wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt apt23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt APT23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 east at south wall in the foyer located at apt apt23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt APT23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt apt23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt APT23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 north at east wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt apt23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt APT23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 south wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, wainscotting at west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt apt23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt APT23

    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 apt23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt APT23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt apt23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt APT23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, north wall, east wall in the private hallway located at apt apt23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt APT23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the foyer located at apt apt23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt APT23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall, ceiling, east wall in the kitchen located at apt apt23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt APT23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from east at north located at apt apt23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt APT23

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from west at north wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt apt23, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 7, 2024 · Apt APT23

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 5

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner: noted: in apartment 2 the electrical outlet below the window in the front bedroom not functioning. in the rear bedroom the floor is slopping and bowing fro

    Sep 4, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit i observed on the second floor in apartment 25 under the kitchen sink new water valve and waste line was installed. in bathroom under the sink new valves and waste line was installed. new

    Jan 15, 2020

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without permit. work noted. new hung ceiling new sheet rock located at 4th story west rear apt 4b. remedy: stop all work until a permit and approval has been obtained.

    Jun 17, 1992

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. remedy: stop all work obtain permits

    Oct 18, 1988 · Penalty $250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 29, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jan 6, 2026 · Apt 21

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 53

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 25, 2025 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 8, 2025 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 25

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 21, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 24, 2024 · Apt APT23

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Sep 18, 2023 · Apt 43

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 7, 2022 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 23, 2022 · 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
1920
Floors
5
Residential units
26
Building area
22,585 ft²
Lot area
6,206 ft²
Zoning
R8
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2142 / 81
Assessed value
$969,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #118566, last renewed Aug 25, 2025.

Questions about 642 West 172 Street

Who owns 642 West 172 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 642 W 172 Wh Realty LLC.

Does 642 West 172 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 330 housing violations at this property.

Is 642 West 172 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 26 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 26 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 642 West 172 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 642 West 172 Street?

It has 26 residential units.

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