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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 241
- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective missing cylinder lock at building entrance , 1st story
Jun 15, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock at building entrance door , 1st story
Mar 31, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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
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.