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509 West 179 Street

Manhattan, NY 10033BBL 1-02152-0056Map

Owner of record: Kamol Associates

509 West 179 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Manhattan, 10033. It has 20 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Kamol Associates. HPD has recorded 337 housing violations here, most recently on July 15, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 21 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
337
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
294

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Watch
Last violation Jul 15, 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
21
About 100% of the building's 20 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 · 337

  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jul 15, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Jul 15, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Jul 8, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 28, 2026 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 18, 2026 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical outlet at west wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures exposed wires at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 31, 2025 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jul 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    Jul 7, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    May 29, 2025 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 5d, 5th story

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective doors at upper and lower cabinets at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    May 22, 2025

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

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    May 22, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Feb 16, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Jan 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the south, east and west yard

    Nov 1, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window at 2nd window from east at south wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 1, 2024 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 1, 2024 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 1, 2024 · Apt 3C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective closet door in the 1st room from north located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 5A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the east and west court

    Mar 22, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at tub in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 16772902 issued 22-mar-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wash basin cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wall cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 1A

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

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 4D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 5th story

    Oct 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls/appurtenances. at time of inspection observed at exposure#1 masonry key stones over windows at multiple location missing mortar at joints. section of masonry crown over entry

    Oct 31, 2025 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. remedy: renew permit.

    Sep 12, 1988 · Penalty $125

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 13, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jul 1, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 13, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 7, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 8, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 28, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 10, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 24, 2024 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 24, 2024 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 23, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 22, 2024 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 18, 2024 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 3, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 30, 2023 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Nov 28, 2023 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 13, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 13, 2023 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 7, 2023 · Apt 3D

    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
20
Building area
14,305 ft²
Lot area
4,167 ft²
Zoning
R7-2
Community board
112
Council district
10
Block / lot
2152 / 56
Assessed value
$358,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #103291, last renewed Sep 17, 2025.

Questions about 509 West 179 Street

Who owns 509 West 179 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kamol Associates.

Does 509 West 179 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 337 housing violations at this property.

Is 509 West 179 Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 21 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 20 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 509 West 179 Street built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 509 West 179 Street?

It has 20 residential units.

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