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656 West 178 Street

Manhattan, NY 10033BBL 1-02145-0033Map

Owner of record: 656 Realty Corp.

656 West 178 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10033. It has 22 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 656 Realty Corp.. HPD has recorded 241 housing violations here, most recently on July 27, 2024. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 20 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
241
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
275

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jul 27, 2024

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
20
About 91% of the building's 22 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 · 241

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper sash window in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 27, 2024 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 27, 2024 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 27, 2024 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at south wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south original violation 17147120 issued 27-jul-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Jul 27, 2024 · Apt B1

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

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east located at apt b1, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 27, 2024 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at south wall in the bathroom located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 27, 2024 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the 1st entrance from east at south located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 27, 2024 · Apt B1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper sash window in the 3rd room from east located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 27, 2024 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective marble saddle at floor in the kitchen located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 27, 2024 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 27, 2024 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt b1, 1st bsmt-apt from east at south

    Jul 27, 2024 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of potted plants at north stack, at building front at fire escape, 4th story

    Dec 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of plastic crate at north stack, at building front at fire escape, 3rd story

    Dec 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at fire door leading to passage way , 1st story

    Jun 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective missing cylinder lock at building entrance , 1st story

    Jun 15, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 15, 2023 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 15, 2023 · Apt 32

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window ball enbalance in the 1st room from east located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jun 15, 2023 · Apt 32

    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.

    Mar 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread (defective) 4th from top at fire escape, 2nd story

    Mar 23, 2022

    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.

    Feb 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane in lower window sash at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 4th story

    Jan 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing ,metal tread #6 up from bottom at stairs 3sty balcony at front stack at fire escape

    Jan 23, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all electric outlets at all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 23, 2022 · Apt 53

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 53, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jan 23, 2022 · Apt 53

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective unleveled wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 13, 2021 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 13, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ....... in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 13, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Jul 13, 2021 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove/range in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 13, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of gate at fire escape window in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 4

    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. 2wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the 2nd room from north at east, the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, north wall, east wall in the bathroom located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 4

    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 dumb waiter from east at south wall, south wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 4

    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 riser from south at west wall in the foyer located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 4

    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, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 4, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 10, 2021 · Apt 4

    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.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lock at building entrance door , 1st story

    Mar 31, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at front of building at 1st fire escape from east at south, 5th story

    Mar 31, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. observed fire-escape at exp #1 of 5 story occupied multiple dwelling is in a state of disrepair with stair tread between 2nd and 3rd floor completely detached from stringer creating an immediately hazardous condition.

    Mar 23, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    During my inspection of an active 5-story alt facade repairs, i observed the following violating conditions no notification for c-hook installation, no parapet stability report, and no design drawings for c-hoo

    Jul 10, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. observed fire-escape at exp #1 of 5 story occupied multiple dwelling is in a state of disrepair with stair tread between 2nd and 3rd floor completely detac

    Mar 23, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 19, 2024 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 19, 2024 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 19, 2024 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 19, 2024 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 19, 2024 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 1, 2024 · Apt BSMT1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Sewage

    Jul 1, 2024 · Apt BSMT1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4CALLM

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4CALLM

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4CALLM

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4CALLM

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4CALLM

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4CALLM

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Dec 5, 2023 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 21SEEB

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 21SEEB

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 21SEEB

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 11, 2023 · Apt 21SEEB

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 28, 2022 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 28, 2022 · Apt 32

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 23, 2022 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 18, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 10, 2022 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 20, 2022 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 20, 2022 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 20, 2022 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 20, 2022 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 20, 2022 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 20, 2022 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Mar 20, 2022 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 20, 2022 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 20, 2022 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 20, 2022 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 20, 2022 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 20, 2022 · Apt 51

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 20, 2022 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 20, 2022 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 20, 2022 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 20, 2022 · Apt 51

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 23, 2022 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jan 23, 2022 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 23, 2022 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 8, 2021 · Apt 53

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 1, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Jul 1, 2021 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 1, 2021 · Apt 4

    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
22
Building area
17,820 ft²
Lot area
5,000 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2145 / 33
Assessed value
$495,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #132811, last renewed Aug 28, 2025.

Questions about 656 West 178 Street

Who owns 656 West 178 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 656 Realty Corp..

Does 656 West 178 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 241 housing violations at this property.

Is 656 West 178 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 20 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 91% of its 22 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 656 West 178 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 656 West 178 Street?

It has 22 residential units.

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